Atty. Gary R. Whitaker

Atty. Gary R. Whitaker

Gary R. Whitaker is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, general practice, mergers and acquisitions and 8 other areas of law.

Westlake Westlake 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (216) 551-9257 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gary R. Whitaker at a glance

Gary R. Whitaker is a Gen. Coun. based in Westlake, Ohio. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980), Georgia (Inactive) (1987), Tennessee (1992), and New York (1999). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1980) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Westlake, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary R. Whitaker is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, general practice, mergers and acquisitions and 8 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Gary practices in Westlake, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Gary R. Whitaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary R. Whitaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Gary R. Whitaker is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

Gary R. Whitaker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gary R. Whitaker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Gary R. Whitaker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Gary R. Whitaker is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Westlake 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.

Looking for additional Ohio attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Westlake or all attorneys in Ohio.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary R. Whitaker

Where is Gary R. Whitaker's law office located?
Gary R. Whitaker's law practice is located in Westlake, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary R. Whitaker handle?
Gary R. Whitaker focuses on contracts, employment, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gary R. Whitaker practiced law?
Gary R. Whitaker has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Gary R. Whitaker go to law school?
Gary R. Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Gary R. Whitaker for a consultation?
You can contact Gary R. Whitaker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary R. Whitaker received?
Gary R. Whitaker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1980
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1980
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1987
Tennessee
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2010
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.