James Wertheim specializes in representing plaintiffs in class action lawsuits, focusing on developing a comprehensive and strategic approach to maximize the potential outcome for the entire class of individuals. His knowledge and use of complex legal maneuvers, early case evaluation, and careful negotiation tactics help achieve the best possible settlement for all class members.

He is an experienced trial attorney with over 39 years of experience in federal courts litigating all aspects of cases through trial and appeal. He is admitted in over 20 jurisdictions. He has spent many years in the courtroom representing individuals in consumer actions, including those under the TCPA.

In recent years, in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chanette v Porch, he helped achieve a win in a landmark decision that expanded the right of claimants under the TCPA to be free from unwanted calls. He also led the team against Rocket Mortgage, defeating an attempt to take the case away from court and force the client to proceed individually with arbitration.

He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University Law School. He has been a frequent speaker at seminars related to class actions. James has also served as a past President of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.