James J. McMonagle
Cleveland Office
Mr. McMonagle is of counsel in the Vorys Cleveland office and a member of the corporate and finance practice group. He has been involved with the mediation and arbitration of complex cases throughout the United States, including tort business, securities and employment litigation as well as unwinding and restructuring businesses as a result of unexpected market changes. Mr. McMonagle also assists healthcare and other corporate entities in strategic planning.
Career highlights include:
- Serving as a Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County for thirteen years
- Serving as General Counsel, Senior Vice President and Secretary, University Hospitals Health System and University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Serving as Board Member of a Fortune 500 Company
Mr. McMonagle is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Bar Association, the American Arbitration Association and the American Judges Association.
Mr. McMonagle has spoken around the country on asbestos litigation and has also been a frequent lecturer to judges on a state and federal level. Presentation topics have included product liability, employment law, mediation techniques and other areas.
Mr. McMonagle received his J.D. from the Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and his B.S. and B.A. from Georgetown University.
Mr. McMonagle has authored dozens of reported cases that are contained in the Ohio Official Reports and North Eastern Reporter System.
Professional and Community Activities
- Cleveland Bar Association, Board Member, 1990-1995
- Ohio State Bar Association, Delegate, elected in 1987 and re-elected in 1991
- First Friday Club of Cleveland, President, 1980
Honors and Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2006-2008
- Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, 1988-present
- The Best Lawyers in America, Antitrust Law, 2005-2006
- Jurisprudence Award, 2000
- Outstanding Judge in Ohio, 1990