Atty. James Johnson Chester
Mr. James Johnson Chester is a lawyer practicing real estate, business & finance, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.
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James Johnson Chester is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987), Southern District of Ohio (1988), and Wyoming (1994). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Amherst College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions American Bar Association. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Johnson Chester is a lawyer practicing real estate, business & finance, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH and 1 other location
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Johnson Chester 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 Johnson Chester 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 Johnson Chester is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Cincinnati 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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