Atty. Gary Lee Ellsworth

Atty. Gary Lee Ellsworth

Gary Lee Ellsworth is a lawyer practicing trust, administrative law/regulatory law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Lee Ellsworth at a glance

Gary Lee Ellsworth is a Senior Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Bowling Green State University (B.A. Bowling, 1982). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary Lee Ellsworth is a lawyer practicing trust, administrative law/regulatory law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Gary practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Lee Ellsworth's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Lee Ellsworth 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.

Gary Lee Ellsworth is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Gary Lee Ellsworth is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gary Lee Ellsworth is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Gary Lee Ellsworth

Where is Gary Lee Ellsworth's law office located?
Gary Lee Ellsworth's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Lee Ellsworth handle?
Gary Lee Ellsworth focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gary Lee Ellsworth practiced law?
Gary Lee Ellsworth has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Gary Lee Ellsworth go to law school?
Gary Lee Ellsworth earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Bowling, 1982).
How can I contact Gary Lee Ellsworth for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1991
B.A. Bowling
Bowling Green State University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991

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