Contact Information Office: Toledo, Ohio and Monroe, Michigan
Phone: 419-249-7900
Fax: 419-249-7911
Email: jbrazeau@rcolaw.com
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
Healthcare
Construction Law
Commercial Litigation
James E. Brazeau is the managing partner of Robison, Curphey & O'Connell. He is licensed to practice in both Ohio and Michigan. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honorary association of experienced trial lawyers in the United States and Canada in which fellowship is extended by invitation only.
Jim has extensive litigation experience in many areas including medical and legal malpractice, health care, product liability law, and construction litigation. He represents hospitals, physicians,
and attorneys in the defense of professional liability suits at trial and in the appellate courts. He has also been involved in the defense of manufacturers and drug companies for product liability claims.
Jim received both his Juris Doctor degree (with honors) and undergraduate degrees from the University of Toledo. He joined
the firm in 1984.
PRACTICE DETAILS
Construction. Jim has represented owners, contractors, and architects for defective design and construction claims in both Michigan and Ohio.
Healthcare. Jim has represented hospitals, clinics, and physicians in Ohio and Michigan in the defense of professional liability suits at trial and in the appellate courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court. He has also advised hospitals and physicians
regarding credentialing and licensure issues.
Product liability. Includes the defense of manufacturers and drug companies for product liability claims.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Mercy St. Vincent Foundation - Executive Committee 2010; Board Member
Mom’s House - Board of Trustees; Past President
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
Defense Research Institute
International Association of Defense Counsel
Toledo Bar Association
BAR ADMISSIONS
Ohio, 1978
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 1978
Michigan, 1992
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Toledo (cum laude), 1978
B.A., University of Toledo, 1975
RECOGNITION
Ohio Super Lawyer – Healthcare Law, 2009-2007
Who's Who in Toledo Area Law - Medical Malpractice, Toledo Business Journal, 2010 – 2009
PRESENTATIONS
"Health Care Litigation and Credentialing" presentations to medical students, residents and medical staff.
"Legal Malpractice" presentation to attorneys at the Toledo Bar Association.
