James focuses on the defense of malpractice claims against medical and legal professionals and appellate practice.  He has tried over 40 cases to a jury.  James and his wife Cynthia, also a lawyer, are the proud parents of three adult sons, Patrick, Jack, and Charlie.

Professional Background

• Managing Partner, O’Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville, Kentucky, January 2019-present.

Primary practice in medical and legal malpractice defense and appellate litigation.

• Attorney/Partner, O’Bryan, Brown & Toner, Louisville, Kentucky, October 1993-present.
• Attorney at law, Boehl, Stopher, & Graves, Louisville, Kentucky, October 1990-October 1993.

Honors and Awards
American College of Trial Lawyers-Fellow
Defense Lawyer of the Year, 2023, American Board of Trial Advocates-Kentucky Chapter
AV Preeminent® Peer review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Educational Background
J.D. University of Kentucky College of Law
B.A. DePauw University

Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Kentucky
United States District Court for Western District of Kentucky
United States District Court for Eastern District of Kentucky
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Professional Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association- Fellow
Citizens for Better Judges, Member, Attorney Steering Committee
Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys, Board Member and Past President