James Vargo James E. Arnold & Associates, LPA, Columbus B.S., Youngstown State University; J.D., The University of Akron School of Law. Professional Memberships: Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Federal Bar Association. Mr. Vargo is an experience trial lawyer and focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, consumer law and product liability law. He has handled numerous claims relating to the breach of employment covenants and the appropriation of trade secrets. Mr. Vargo has acted as Counsel for the Columbus Board of Realtors during arbitration and ethics hearings. He also served as a Judicial Clerk for the State of Ohio, Seventh Appellate District, and has an extensive background in appellate law.