Atty. James M. Ellerbe

Atty. James M. Ellerbe

James M. Ellerbe is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, medicaid planning and 4 other areas of law.

Findlay Findlay 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James M. Ellerbe at a glance

James M. Ellerbe is a Member based in Findlay, Ohio, practicing at Law Office of James M. Ellerbe. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, ssd, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1984), Colorado (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1985). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1984) and The Colorado College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fayette County Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association American Bar Association National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Findlay, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Ellerbe is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, medicaid planning and 4 other areas of law
  • James M. received a B.A. degree from The Colorado College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James M. practices at Law Office of James M. Ellerbe in Findlay, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Ellerbe's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James M. Ellerbe is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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 M. Ellerbe is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James M. Ellerbe is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Ohio →

Power of Attorney

James M. Ellerbe is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Ohio →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James M. Ellerbe is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Findlay 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 M. Ellerbe

Where is James M. Ellerbe's law office located?
James M. Ellerbe's law practice is located in Findlay, Ohio. The firm is Law Office of James M. Ellerbe. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Ellerbe handle?
James M. Ellerbe focuses on probate, estate planning, ssd, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James M. Ellerbe practiced law?
James M. Ellerbe has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James M. Ellerbe go to law school?
James M. Ellerbe earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James M. Ellerbe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M. Ellerbe received?
James M. Ellerbe's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Wyoming
- 1984
B.A.
The Colorado College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wyoming
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Admitted: 1984
Colorado
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1985
Kentucky
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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