Erica M. James

Erica M. James is an Associate in the Cleveland office of Tucker Ellis, where she practices in the area of Medical & Pharmaceutical Liability.

After graduating cum laude from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Psychobiology, Erica received her M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine. She completed a residency in family medicine and is a board-certified family physician. She earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University, where she concentrated in health law.

Ms. James participates in the 3Rs program through the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, which involves mentoring local area high school students. Erica enjoys writing fiction and poetry in her spare time.

Publications

“Ohio Providers May Face Perpetual Liability for Malpractice Claims,” Northern Ohio Physician, Vol. 96, Issue 6 (November/December 2011)

Recent Speaking Engagements

"State Law Update," Cleveland Metroploitan Bar Association 27th Annual Health Care Law Institute (2011)

"Ohio Law Update," Ohio State Bar Association Health Care Law Seminar (2011)

Civic & Professional Involvement

American Academy of Family Physicians
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
     3Rs Mentor
Daily Dose of Reading
     Board Member
Florida Medical Association
National Medical Association
Ohio Academy of Family Physicians

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