Atty. Brian Joseph Desantis

Atty. Brian Joseph Desantis

Brian Joseph Desantis is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, litigation, school law and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a M.A. degree from The University of Chicago in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian Joseph Desantis at a glance

Brian Joseph Desantis is a business, litigation, education, and adr attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2012). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2012) and The University of Chicago (M.A. Social, 2008). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Joseph Desantis is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, litigation, school law and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian received a M.A. degree from The University of Chicago in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Brian practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Joseph Desantis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Joseph Desantis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Brian Joseph Desantis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian Joseph Desantis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Brian Joseph Desantis is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Brian Joseph Desantis is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Joseph Desantis

Where is Brian Joseph Desantis's law office located?
Brian Joseph Desantis's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Joseph Desantis handle?
Brian Joseph Desantis focuses on business, litigation, education, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Brian Joseph Desantis practiced law?
Brian Joseph Desantis has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Brian Joseph Desantis go to law school?
Brian Joseph Desantis earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (M.A. Social, 2008).
How can I contact Brian Joseph Desantis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 2012
M.A. Social
The University of Chicago
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2012

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