Atty. Patrick Jay Ertle

Atty. Patrick Jay Ertle

Patrick Jay Ertle is a lawyer practicing nonprofit corporations, nonprofit and charitable organizations, corporate/business and 4 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Borromeo College of Ohio in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Lakewood Lakewood 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Jay Ertle at a glance

Patrick Jay Ertle is a John Carroll University based in Lakewood, Ohio. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Borromeo College of Ohio (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Lakewood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick Jay Ertle is a lawyer practicing nonprofit corporations, nonprofit and charitable organizations, corporate/business and 4 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Borromeo College of Ohio in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Patrick practices in Lakewood, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Jay Ertle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Jay Ertle 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Insurance Law

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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 Lakewood 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 Patrick Jay Ertle

Where is Patrick Jay Ertle's law office located?
Patrick Jay Ertle's law practice is located in Lakewood, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Jay Ertle handle?
Patrick Jay Ertle focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Patrick Jay Ertle practiced law?
Patrick Jay Ertle has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Patrick Jay Ertle go to law school?
Patrick Jay Ertle earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Patrick Jay Ertle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Borromeo College of Ohio
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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