Atty. Gary A. Ebert
Gary A. Ebert is the Director of SSE&G’s Probate, Estate Planning Division, Public Law & Land Use Division, and our Sports and Entertainment Division.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 48+ Years Experience
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About Gary A. Ebert at a Glance
Gary A. Ebert is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., L.P.A.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, zoning, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1978). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Kent State University BS Ashland University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Municipal League Cuyahoga County Law Directors Association International Municipal Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary A. Ebert
- Gary A. Ebert is the Director of SSE&G’s Probate, Estate Planning Division, Public Law & Land Use Division, and our Sports and Entertainment Division
- He has combined a private practice with his public role as Bay Village Law Director, thus developing a range of experience that serves the legal needs of most business and governmental organizations
- As our Director of Probate, Estate Planning, Mr. Ebert has helped many clients customize their Probate and Estate succession plans for both modest and complex estates as well as Wills and Trust Arrangements
- Mr. Ebert assists clients in planning for disability utilizing Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Donor Registration Enrollment Forms, Business Succession Planning and Probate and Trust Administration
- Mr. Ebert is an expert at customizing each client's estate plan in order to help achieve ones objective and goals
- As Law Director since 1986, Mr. Ebert is actively involved in the contractual requirements of bidding, procurement, repair and construction and related real estate and environmental matters
- labor negotiations with classified and non-classified employees
- establishing employment compliance standards and securing favorable financing requirements for the city
- On a governmental level, Mr. Ebert has participated in the executive, legislative and judicial branches
- A limited list of his responsibilities include: executive operation of the City’s legal department, enforcement of state civil laws and municipal ordinances and criminal law violations with further requirements to defend law suits filed against the city
- and in filing law suits on behalf of the city, legislative duties in the drafting of ordinances and judicial activities including legal opinions on varied subjects such as constitutionality of ordinances and conflicts of interests
- He has even served as the Interim Mayor of Bay Village
- In addition, Mr. Ebert interfaces with other governmental units including the school system and Bay Village's Service and Safety Department with which he has, on several occasions, negotiated and concluded work agreements
- As Director of the Firm’s Sports and Entertainment Division, he represents several Major League Baseball Managers and General Managers as well as NFL and College Football Coaches and General Managers
- The Firm also represents both local and national news entertainment personalities
Practice Areas Explained
Gary A. Ebert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary A. Ebert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Trusts in Cleveland
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Probate in Cleveland
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Estate Planning & Probate in Cleveland
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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Land Use & Zoning in Cleveland
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Gary A. Ebert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary A. Ebert's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, zoning, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary A. Ebert brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Gary A. Ebert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Gary A. Ebert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Gary A. Ebert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Gary A. Ebert Handles in Cleveland
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