Atty. James Harvey Rutledge

Atty. James Harvey Rutledge

James Harvey Rutledge is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, tax, taxation law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Canton Canton 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Harvey Rutledge at a glance

James Harvey Rutledge is a Huntington National Bank based in Canton, Ohio. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979). Educated at Akron University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Mount Union College (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Harvey Rutledge is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, tax, taxation law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Harvey Rutledge's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

James Harvey Rutledge is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Harvey Rutledge is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Canton 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 Harvey Rutledge

Where is James Harvey Rutledge's law office located?
James Harvey Rutledge's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Harvey Rutledge handle?
James Harvey Rutledge focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Harvey Rutledge practiced law?
James Harvey Rutledge has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Harvey Rutledge go to law school?
James Harvey Rutledge earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Harvey Rutledge for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Akron University Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Mount Union College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979

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