Atty. James Arthur Goldsmith

Atty. James Arthur Goldsmith

James Arthur Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, employee benefits, probate & estate planning and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Denver in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Arthur Goldsmith at a glance

James Arthur Goldsmith is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980) and Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Illinois (1981). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Denver (B.S.B.A. Management, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Arthur Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, employee benefits, probate & estate planning and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Denver in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Goldsmith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Arthur Goldsmith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

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.

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Employment Law

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

James Arthur Goldsmith 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.

James Arthur Goldsmith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 James Arthur Goldsmith

Where is James Arthur Goldsmith's law office located?
James Arthur Goldsmith's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Goldsmith handle?
James Arthur Goldsmith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Arthur Goldsmith practiced law?
James Arthur Goldsmith has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Arthur Goldsmith go to law school?
James Arthur Goldsmith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.B.A. Management, 1977).
How can I contact James Arthur Goldsmith for a consultation?
You can contact James Arthur Goldsmith 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 James Arthur Goldsmith received?
James Arthur Goldsmith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1980
B.S.B.A. Management
University of Denver
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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