Jamie R. Lebovitz
Partner
Attorney Contact Information:
Phone: (216) 694-5220
Email: JLebovitz@nphm.com
Case Manager Contact Information:
Dolly Snelly
Phone: (216) 694-5230
Email: DSnelly@nphm.com
Paralegal Contact Information:
Tamara Brininger
Phone: (216) 694-5204
Email: TBrininger@nphm.com
Jamie R. Lebovitz is a senior partner with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy. With more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney, Jamie focuses his legal practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation with a concentration in aviation disasters. He has recovered numerous multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts in cases against commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and the federal government.
Since 2007, Jamie has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers® by Law & Politics Media. Attorneys are chosen by their peers and represent the top five percent of lawyers in their state.
Jamie is experienced in coordinating the investigation and preparation of cases for trial on behalf of claimants. He has been appointed by various courts as a member of the Lead Trial Counsel Team and the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in air crash cases.
Areas of Practice:
- Aviation Accident
- Auto Accident
- Mass Transit and Railroad
- Personal Injury
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Utah
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Third Judicial District of Utah
- U.S. District of Columbia, 2005
- Numerous jurisdictions, pro hac vice
Education:
- Cleveland State University, B.A., 1979, cum laude
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1982
Notable Reported Decisions: View
- Beck v. Alaska Air Group, 2002 U.S. Dist. Lexis 10017, N.D. Cal., May 24, 2002.
- In re: Air Crash off Point Mugu, 145 Fed. Sup.2d 1156, N.D. Cal., 2001.
- Dowe v. Amtrak, 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 7233, N.D. Ill., April 26, 2004.
- Dowe v. Amtrak, 2003 U.S. Dist. Lexis 18538, N.D. Ill., October 21, 2003.
- Garber v. Provident Life & Accident Ins. Co., 22 Employee Benefits CAS, BNA, 1090, Sixth Circuit, 1999.
Professional Associations and Memberships: View
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Teaching Experience
- Liability of Homeowners and Private Recreational Operators for Swimming Pool Accidents, Cleveland State University
- Ohio Association for Justice, 36th Award Convention, Lecturer
- Physician Liability for Errors/Omissions in Medical Record Documentation, St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
- An Overview of Commercial Aviation Litigation, Columbus, Ohio
- Aviation Law and Contracts-Implications of the Warsaw Convention, Columbus, Ohio
Publications
- Lebovitz, Jamie. Foreward. The Long Nights of Mourning: A Journey with Grief After Sudden Loss. By Janis Ost Ford. 2003. xi-xiii.
Honors and Awards
- Selected for inclusion in the 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers® by Law & Politics Media
Online Profiles
Testimonials: View
“It's so unbelievable that 10 years have passed since the crash. It was comforting to come together at the memorial to see how far we (the families of the victims) have come in our journey from such loss and grief. Kindness, compassion, patience, listening, and understanding—these are the things that have helped us all live with the tragedy.
"The way that you and your team cared for and embraced us, the manner in which you helped us all find some justice and accountability, has made such a difference. As we look back on all we've been through, (I mean the families), we feel so fortunate that you were our champion and the one who made such a difference.”
-Aviation Client
“Good to hear that Jamie is ready to fight for more victims of airline disasters. He is phenomenal and so is his team.”
-Aviation Client
“Again, I find myself amazed by the unique and wonderful way you manage things. As I have told you many times, your legal ability is second to none—tenacity, intelligence, insight, strategy, you name it—you had this case dialed. When you add the compassion you have to the package, there is no one I would rather have handle a legal case for me or my loved ones.”
-Referring Attorney
“There are two ends to any spectrum. Within the civil and legal realm, there are those who have been wronged and those who are victims. We have no ability within ourselves for practical, lawful recourse. You and your law firm know about the importance of this concept and obviously practice it. My family feels so blessed and fortunate to have had your firm represent us. You had been a part of this from the beginning. We appreciate your efforts more than you can know.”
-Train Accident Client
“Jamie is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the most compassionate and understanding individuals I have ever dealt with. His calming mannerisms, along with his ‘hard-as-nails, don't mess with me’ attitude, are incredible. The phrase, a pleasure, does not seem appropriate given the circumstances, but it was a pleasure, and I would never have been able to get through everything without him.”
-Aviation Client
“Jamie is well known for representing aviation cases involving commercial carriers. However, Jamie also is very knowledgeable in defending individuals involved in general aviation accidents. Jamie is above all a caring individual genuinely concerned about myself and family.”
-Aviation Client
“When one has lost a loved one (son) in an airline crash, the toll on many levels is devastating. Then one is again traumatized by the airline executives and their attorneys. We often felt victimized by the opposing attorneys. Jamie Lebovitz and his support staff helped me, my family, and friends through this terrible experience. His experience, professionalism and ability to communicate what was happening in the process and to understand what we, the family, where feeling was exceptional.”
-Aviation Client
“Mr. Lebovitz was extremely competent, compassionate and well versed on our case. He took us through the arbitration process painlessly and with an excellent result. I would definitely recommend him to anyone requiring an outstanding personal injury attorney.”
-Client
“Jamie is an outstanding attorney. He always had OUR best interest when making decisions and providing counsel. He took a lot of his personal time to truly get to know my family, allowing him to get a sense of who he was defending in our case. He continues to check in with us (and other clients) even though our case has long been settled. He is the best of the best in aviation litigation, and I would highly recommend him (which I have). I would use Jamie and NPHM again if necessary.”
-Client
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