Practice areas
Recognitions
- Harrisburg Magazine’s, “2007 Movers & Shapers”, which cited his community involvement and passion for education
Education
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Widener University School of Law, Delaware, J.D., 1997
- Widener Scholar
- Widener Law Symposium Journal, Associate Editor
- Widener University Moot Court Honor Society
- Widener University Trial Advocacy Honor Society
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Temple University, B.A., 1993
James Ellison is an experienced member of Rhoads & Sinon's Business Litigation and Education practice groups. He has represented corporate and municipal clients in a wide range of litigation matters involving commercial disputes, construction claims, civil rights defense, labor and employment issues, school law and personal injury. Mr. Ellison has litigated matters in state and federal courts, as well as various state agencies such as the Board of Claims and the State Charter School Appeals Board. He has also prosecuted and presided over public school personnel actions and local agency proceedings. He is General Counsel to the Harrisburg School District and former General Counsel to the Harrisburg Authority. Mr. Ellison serves as Solicitor for the Coatesville Area School District and Central Dauphin School District.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Publications
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Past Chairman and CEO, Harrisburg Authority
- Past Chairman, Harrisburg Public School Foundation
- Past President, Harrisburg Young Professionals
- Vice President, Harrisburg Urban League Young Professionals
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Omega Chapter Counsel