Atty. David James Berta

Atty. David James Berta

David James Berta is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, family law and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Toledo in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Elyria Elyria 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Berta at a glance

David James Berta is a Dom. Rel. J. based in Elyria, Ohio. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Toledo (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Elyria, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Berta is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Toledo in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices in Elyria, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David James Berta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Berta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

David James Berta is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Juvenile 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 Elyria 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 James Berta

Where is David James Berta's law office located?
David James Berta's law practice is located in Elyria, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Berta handle?
David James Berta focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David James Berta practiced law?
David James Berta has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David James Berta go to law school?
David James Berta earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David James Berta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Toledo
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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