Atty. David Graham Kern

Atty. David Graham Kern

Mr. David Graham Kern is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, risk management and liability defense, construction litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About David Graham Kern at a glance

David Graham Kern is an Attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Kohnen & Patton LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indian (2000). Educated at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (JD, 2000) and Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. English and Political Science Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. 1996 Omicron Delta Kappa Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. The Ohio S (—). Active member of Cincinnati Bar Association. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Graham Kern is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, risk management and liability defense, construction litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices at Kohnen & Patton LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Graham Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Graham Kern 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Graham Kern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate 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 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 David Graham Kern

Where is David Graham Kern's law office located?
David Graham Kern's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Kohnen & Patton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Graham Kern handle?
David Graham Kern focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Graham Kern practiced law?
David Graham Kern has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did David Graham Kern go to law school?
David Graham Kern earned their education at (JD, 2000); (—).
How can I contact David Graham Kern for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 2000
Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. English and Political Science Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. 1996 Omicron Delta Kappa Sewanee: The University of the South B.S. The Ohio S
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indian
Admitted: 2000

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