Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 1994
Education: The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Barron Peck Bennie Schlemmer
3074 Madison RoadCincinnati, OH 45209 Visit website
Utilizing his expansive practical knowledge of over 30 years, as well as his shrewd legal acumen and talents, Jimmy J. Lefton maintains his staunch advocacy in every case he takes on, ensuring his clients get the top-quality representation they deserve. At the law office of Barron Peck Bennie Schlemmer in Cincinnati, Ohio, he primarily handles issues pertaining to family law, such as divorce and separation, high net worth divorces, child custody and support, domestic violence, spousal support, grandparents’ rights and many more. Furthermore, he is also well-equipped to handle pressing personal injury matters, such as wrongful death.
Mr. Lefton completed his undergraduate studies in 1990, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University, and went on to enroll at the Cooley Law School. During his time there, his academic prowess was evident through his active involvement on campus, as well as serving on the law review. He received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1993, and in the very next year, he obtained his license to practice law in Ohio. Later on, he was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Lefton emphasizes personalized attention, meticulous focus and an enthusiastic zeal for seeing his clients free of their legal woes, along with an unrelenting work ethic. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Superb” on Avvo and hosts myriad positive client testimonials on the site as well. Outside his law practice, he maintains close affiliations with organizations such as the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association (Tort and Insurance Practice Committee) and the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Practice areas
Family Law, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Child Support, Construction Accident, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dram Shop Laws, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1994, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://bpbslaw.com/attorneys/jimmy-j-lefton-2/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Member Tort & Insurance Committee
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Pro bono / Community Service
- Sycamore Athletic Club, Youth Basketball Organization, Member
Educational Background
- The Ohio State University, B.A., 1990
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2021, 2024 - 2026