About

James C. Barney is a skilled lawyer in Port Clinton, Ohio, with expertise in Civil Litigation, Business Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts & Estates, and Landlord/Tenant disputes. Jim Barney is a highly experienced lawyer practicing in Port Clinton, Ohio. With a focus on Civil Litigation, Business Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts & Estates, and Landlord/Tenant disputes, Jim has established himself as a trusted legal advisor in the community. Jim also represents several Municipalities, including the Villages of Marblehead, Monroeville, Oak Harbor, and Milan, as well as the Townships of Sandusky, Washington, and Ballville. His in-depth knowledge of municipal law makes him a valuable resource for local government entities. A graduate of the University of Texas, El Paso with a BBA in Finance, Jim went on to attend Law School at the University of Toledo, where he graduated in 1994. In 1995, he married his wife Karen, and they have two daughters, Emma and Sarah. The family has been residing in Oak Harbor, Ohio since 1995. Jim\s professional journey includes serving as Assistant Prosecutor of Erie County, Ohio from 1995 to 2000. He later joined the law offices of Flynn, Py & Kruse in 2000 before starting his practice with Kocher & Gillum in 2003. Outside of his legal practice, Jim is actively involved in the community. He is a member of the Oak Harbor Athletic Boosters, serves on the Board and is a past President of Court Appointed Special Advocates (now known as the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center), acts as Secretary of the Salem Township Zoning Board, and is an enthusiastic runner. With his diverse legal expertise and commitment to community service, James C. Barney is a respected figure in the legal profession in Port Clinton, Ohio.

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Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Personal Injury

Municipal Law

Real Estate Law

Business Law

Criminal Law

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