Atty. John Moats Elder

Atty. John Moats Elder

John Moats Elder is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, mortgages and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Springfield Springfield 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John Moats Elder at a glance

John Moats Elder is a Member based in Springfield, Ohio, practforg at Elder, Roberts & Elder. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1968). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1968) and Earlham College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Springfield and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Moats Elder is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, mortgages and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at Elder, Roberts & Elder in Springfield, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Moats Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Moats Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

John Moats Elder is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Moats Elder is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practforg 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 Springfield 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 John Moats Elder

Where is John Moats Elder's law office located?
John Moats Elder's law practice is located in Springfield, Ohio. The firm is Elder, Roberts & Elder. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Moats Elder handle?
John Moats Elder focuses on wills, trusts, probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Moats Elder practiced law?
John Moats Elder has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John Moats Elder go to law school?
John Moats Elder earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact John Moats Elder for a consultation?
You can contact John Moats Elder directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Moats Elder received?
John Moats Elder's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1968
B.A.
Earlham College
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1968

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