James M. Williams - Canton, OH
Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Appellate Law Lawyers in Canton, OH
4775 Munson Street NW Canton, OH 44718
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Canton Appellate Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Appellate Law
- Creditors’ Rights & Corporate Bankruptcy Law
- Litigation
- Workers’ Compensation Law
- Collections Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Jim is a director-shareholder with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He maintains a sophisticated, multifaceted litigation and appellate practice, aggressively serving clients in a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, technology, construction, and retail. Jim continues to successfully represent clients in complex business disputes and product liability cases and has tried numerous cases to verdict in courtrooms throughout Ohio. In an addition to his corporate practice, Jim has also developed a focus on representing individuals in probate disputes, including breach of trusts, removal of trustees, guardianship issues, will contests, and post-death disputes. Prior to joining the firm in 2013, Jim served as a Judicial Attorney in the Eleventh District Court of Appeals.
When not concentrating on the legal practice, Jim devotes his time to various civic and charitable organizations, currently serving on the board of trustees for ArtsinStark to advance the arts throughout the community, and formerly serving on the board of trustees for The Workshops, Inc. (TWi), in advancement of providing vocational opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities. He additionally serves on the Stark County Bar Association Executive Committee and the Stark County Law Library Association Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the 33rd Signature Class of Leadership Stark County, a program designed for business and community leaders.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2022, 2023
- Paul J. Hergenroeder Award (for the highest grade in Trial Tactics)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2024, 2025)
Other Sources of Feedback About James M. Williams
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio, 2011
Juris Doctorate
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Jonathan M. Ault Mock Trial Team, Member
Non Legal Education
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Ohio University, 2008
B.A.
Honors: Ohio University Speech and Debate Team, Member
Minor: History
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Honorable Timothy P. Cannon in the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, Judicial Attorney
- Milton A. Kramer Criminal Justice Clinic and the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office, Certified Legal Intern
Pro Bono Activities
- The Workshops Inc., (TWi), Board of Trustees
- ArtsinStark, Board of Directors
- ystark! Young Professionals Association; a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Young Professionals of Akron, Member
- Leadership Stark County, Member 33rd Signature Class
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
- Stark County Bar Association, Executive Committee (Member)
- Stark County Young Lawyers Committee (Member)
- Stark County Law & Technology Committee (Member)
- Stark County Law Library Association (Board of Trustees)
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Contact
4775 Munson Street NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone Number: 330-800-4993
Email: Send a message
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