JAMES W. CROWLEY
4149 Maystar Way Trial Lawyer, Realtor & Writer/Editor Phone: 614-638-7386
Hilliard, OH 43026 Email: jcrowconsult@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE AN EFFECTIVE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL
Veteran attorney, Realtor, mediator and worker in court-sponsored case mediation. Astute judge of
people as an ex-reporter and editor. Experience devising practical solutions to complex legal
problems. Proven abilities in negotiations. Expertise in client management and out-of-court
settlement work. Articulate communicator. Clear, concise, dynamic session notes averaging 92 words-
per-minute. Polished interpersonal skills aimed at “getting to yes.” Broad professional experience in
real-estate, construction and automotive disagreements as well as technical consulting, journalism and
public relations. Strong ethics and integrity. Former systems engineer for publishing, law
enforcement and private businesses. Consult on computer/cell-phone forensics and client social-
media difficulties.
CORE SKILL:
Provide efficient options; propose solutions Concise writing and 1-page analyses
Litigation management/cost-benefit factoring Solomonic contract and dispute resolution
Arbitration/mediation experience Realtor with extensive property expertise
Adjunct college instructor, speaking and writing Adroit, relaxed at public speaking
Proven computer skills, varied experience; 92 WPM Volunteer publicist and pro bono advocate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CROWLEY LAW OFFICES, DUBLIN, OH
Sole Practitioner / Litigator
Manage a 990-client practice. Oversee a diverse caseload: mediation; arbitration; litigation; real estate; sundry disputes;
employment; consumer law; computer-forensic consultations and expert testimony. Litigate; write, respond and argue
motions - seek common ground. Try cases when win-win resolution fails. Civil, criminal and administrative matters.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH, Columbus, OH
Freelance writer, copy editor and Publishing Systems Manager
Wrote Sunday column called, “The Lawyer Next Door” as well as occasional news and features. First newspaper online
in the United States, a joint venture with The Associated Press. Responsible for engineering and maintaining full-page
output including merged pictures, graphics and text. Project engineer for $128 million printing plant, with state-of-the-
art digitized transmission and direct-to-press technology. Latest deadlines in the United States. Beat USA Today in color
reproduction contests. Supervised eight engineers and four hardware experts supporting 500+ users. Maintained a text
archive as well as a database of more than 300,000 photographs. Left Dispatch to pursue legal work as a fulltime attorney
with dual specialty as a Realtor. Helped convict child pornographers with computer hard-drive and graphic-use analysis.
Selected Highlights:
People-skilled and atypically affable general counsel -- comfortable in any business or courtroom.
Successfully managed $70 million in computer equipment; project manager; on time and under budget.
Phased in complex automation in light industry while abiding by existing union contracts and “buyouts.”
Served as employer/vendor negotiator and informal counsel throughout tenure in Info-Technology.
Prior Positions:
Adjunct Professor: Public Speaking, Writing and Composition, Columbus State Community College
Newsroom Freelancer, Copy Editor & later Publishing Systems Manager – The Columbus Dispatch
Investigative Reporter who helped jail 2 in mob-controlled Northeastern Ohio – Warren Tribune Chronicle
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Columbus, OH
Adjunct Instructor
Developed and instructed courses in Public Speaking, Beginning Writing and Composition. Incorporated department
curriculum and advised students. Devise weekly lessons that addressed innovative ways to improve everyday writing
skills. Maintain thorough knowledge of instructional practices and methodologies for adult and part-time learners.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Juris Doctor in Good Standing
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH
Licensed, U.S. Supreme Court
Sworn in Before all Nine Justices
Real Estate (Realtor) Associate Degree
HONDROS BUSINESS COLLEGE, Westerville, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, OH
Minor in Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Former counsel, American Legion, Post 532 Consultant to Police & Defense Counsel, Computer Forensics
Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations Former member, Human Relations Association of Central Ohio
Active in National, Ohio and Columbus Boards of Realtors
Affiliate Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4044
Amateur Sporting-Clay aficionado and Member, Hidden Havens Shooting Preserve, Sugar Grove, Ohio
Duly safety-trained and licensed to carry a concealed weapon in Ohio; range-qualified target shooter.
REFERENCES
Mike Curtin, Associate Publisher Emeritus, The Columbus Dispatch, (614)-461-5069; c, 530-0066
James D. “Doc” Gilbert, former Prosecutor; now Defense Counsel, c, 361-6230
Rollin Kiser, Retired Columbus Cop and ex-Chief of Police, Grandview Heights, OH, 481-6245
Steven S. Nolder, Federal Public Defender, U.S. Southern District, 469-2999; c, 440-0492
Larry F. Shafer, Chief Counsel, Ohio Title Insurance Co., 740-967-5555 (& -8888)
Judy Minister, Broker, Minister Realty, Inc., 268-7900; c, 325-8815
William Thompson, Real Estate Professor, Hondros Business College, 508-7240