Atty. David Kenneth Hales

Atty. David Kenneth Hales

David Kenneth Hales is a lawyer practicing real estate, mergers and acquisitions, land use & zoning and 1 other area of law. David received a degree from Boston University School of Law, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David Kenneth Hales at a glance

David Kenneth Hales is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, zoning, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at Boston University School of Law State University of New York at Binghamton (—). Active member of Professional Membership •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Real Estate Section •First American Title Insurance Company, Advisory Board •International Council of Shopping Centers •Urban Land Institute •The Union Club •Hill 'N Dale Club. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Kenneth Hales is a lawyer practicing real estate, mergers and acquisitions, land use & zoning and 1 other area of law
  • David received a degree from Boston University School of Law, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Kenneth Hales's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David Kenneth Hales is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Land Use & Zoning

David Kenneth Hales is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Foreclosure Defense

David Kenneth Hales is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 David Kenneth Hales

Where is David Kenneth Hales's law office located?
David Kenneth Hales's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kenneth Hales handle?
David Kenneth Hales focuses on real estate, m&a, zoning, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Kenneth Hales practiced law?
David Kenneth Hales has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Kenneth Hales go to law school?
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Education

Boston University School of Law State University of New York at Binghamton
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996

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