Atty. James Edward Stief

Atty. James Edward Stief

James Edward Stief is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, business counseling, esop transactions and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from John Carroll University, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Stief at a glance

James Edward Stief is a Member; Vice Chair, Business Law Department based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio The Supreme Court of Ohio (1997). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1997) and John Carroll University B.S. cum laude (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Membership •Commercial Finance Association •Turnaround Management Association •ESOP Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Stief is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, business counseling, esop transactions and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from John Carroll University, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Stief's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James Edward Stief is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Edward Stief

Where is James Edward Stief's law office located?
James Edward Stief's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Stief handle?
James Edward Stief focuses on formation, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Edward Stief practiced law?
James Edward Stief has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Edward Stief go to law school?
James Edward Stief earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (—).
How can I contact James Edward Stief for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Edward Stief received?
James Edward Stief's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1997
John Carroll University B.S. cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio The Supreme Court of Ohio
Admitted: 1997

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