Attorney James F. Hausen

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James Hausen, graduating from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree with honors in 1996, successfully passed the CPA Exam on his first attempt. While pursuing his MBA between 1996 and 1998, he worked in several permanent and temporary positions, gaining invaluable industry experience. Upon attaining this degree in 1998, James decided to further his education and pursue a degree in law.

Attorney Hausen graduated from the University of Akron School of Law in 2001 with a Juris Doctor and Master of Taxation degree. After passing the bar exam upon his first attempt, he was immediately hired at a construction company as a job cost manager, where he was employed from 2001 to 2005. 

In 2005, James Hausen transitioned to one of Ohio’s largest bankruptcy law firms, using his accounting and legal skills to help clients file for bankruptcy. In this role, he directly supervised or filed hundreds of cases.  

Again leveraging his background in accounting, Attorney Hausen was hired by the Chapter 13 Trustee Office in Canton, Ohio, in 2008. He prepared and reviewed financial statements in this position, impacting thousands of cases during his tenure. 

In 2011, determined to continue assisting clients with consumer bankruptcy law and advocacy, Hausen partnered with another attorney for the next eleven years. In 2022, Attorney Hausen elected to strike out on his own, establishing Hausen Law LLC, where he will continue to assist individuals and families in achieving the most desirable financial results and getting a fresh start.