Atty. James Patrick Edmiston

Atty. James Patrick Edmiston

James Patrick Edmiston is a lawyer practicing trust, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning. James received a B.A. degree from St.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About James Patrick Edmiston at a glance

James Patrick Edmiston is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at James P. Edmiston. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982). Educated at Northern Kentucky State University (J.D., 1975) and St. Joseph's College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Edmiston is a lawyer practicing trust, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Joseph's College in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James P. Edmiston in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Edmiston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Edmiston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Patrick Edmiston is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Patrick Edmiston

Where is James Patrick Edmiston's law office located?
James Patrick Edmiston's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is James P. Edmiston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Edmiston handle?
James Patrick Edmiston focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Patrick Edmiston practiced law?
James Patrick Edmiston has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Patrick Edmiston go to law school?
James Patrick Edmiston earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James Patrick Edmiston for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Patrick Edmiston received?
James Patrick Edmiston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Kentucky State University
- 1975
B.A.
St. Joseph's College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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