Atty. Adam Edwin Rakestraw

Atty. Adam Edwin Rakestraw

Adam Edwin Rakestraw is a lawyer practicing judicial law. Adam received a B.S.B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Adam Edwin Rakestraw at a glance

Adam Edwin Rakestraw is a Ct. of Appeals based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2001). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 2001) and Bowling Green State University (B.S.B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Adam Edwin Rakestraw is a lawyer practicing judicial law
  • Adam received a B.S.B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Adam practices in Cleveland, OH

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 Cleveland 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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Where is Adam Edwin Rakestraw's law office located?
Adam Edwin Rakestraw's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Adam Edwin Rakestraw practiced law?
Adam Edwin Rakestraw has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Adam Edwin Rakestraw go to law school?
Adam Edwin Rakestraw earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S.B.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 2001
B.S.B.A.
Bowling Green State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2001

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