Atty. James Herbert Bownas
James Herbert Bownas is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, federal income tax and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Xavier University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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James Herbert Bownas is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Lane Alton. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971), U.S. Tax Court (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1991). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1971) and Xavier University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus (Member, Committees on: Business Tax Law, Real Estate Law, Estate and Gift Tax Subcommittee) Securities Law (Former Chair, 1998-1999), Ohio State (Member, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Herbert Bownas is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, federal income tax and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Xavier University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices at Lane Alton in Columbus, OH
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James Herbert Bownas is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Columbus 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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