Atty. James Gilbert Keys, Jr.

Atty. James Gilbert Keys, Jr.

James Gilbert Keys, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trust law, wills, powers of attorney and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. with honors degree from Central State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Gilbert Keys, Jr. at a glance

James Gilbert Keys, Jr. is a Member based in West Chester, Ohio, practicing at Law Offices of J.G. Keys Co., L.L.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1976), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1976). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D. University, 1976) and Central State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati. Serands clients in West Chester, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Gilbert Keys, Jr. is a lawyer practicing trust law, wills, powers of attorney and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. with honors degree from Central State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of J.G
  • Keys Co., L.L.C. in West Chester, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Gilbert Keys, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James Gilbert Keys, Jr. is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

James Gilbert Keys, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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 West Chester 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 Gilbert Keys, Jr.

Where is James Gilbert Keys, Jr.'s law office located?
James Gilbert Keys, Jr.'s law practice is located in West Chester, Ohio. The firm is Law Offices of J.G. Keys Co., L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gilbert Keys, Jr. handle?
James Gilbert Keys, Jr. focuses on formation, wills, contracts, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Gilbert Keys, Jr. practiced law?
James Gilbert Keys, Jr. has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Gilbert Keys, Jr. go to law school?
James Gilbert Keys, Jr. earned their education at (J.D. University, 1976); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact James Gilbert Keys, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James Gilbert Keys, Jr. 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 Gilbert Keys, Jr. received?
James Gilbert Keys, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. University
University of Cincinnati
- 1976
B.S.
Central State University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1976

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