Atty. James Douglas Kraus
James Douglas Kraus is a lawyer practicing real estate & construction, business law, elder law & advocacy and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Douglas Kraus is a Partner based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981) and Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983). Educated at The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio (J.D., 1983) and The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Civic Involvement •Director and Assistant Secretary: Invent Now, Inc, •Director and Secretary: Henry V, and and Frances W. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Douglas Kraus is a lawyer practicing real estate & construction, business law, elder law & advocacy and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Akron, OH
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James Douglas Kraus is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Douglas Kraus is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Douglas Kraus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Douglas Kraus is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James Douglas Kraus is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Akron 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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