Atty. James Merlin Evans

Atty. James Merlin Evans

James Merlin Evans is a lawyer practicing administrative, government law, labor & employment and 6 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 45 years.

Columbus Columbus 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Merlin Evans at a glance

James Merlin Evans is a trusts, probate, employment, poa, and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981). Educated at Capital University Law School (JD, 1979). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Merlin Evans is a lawyer practicing administrative, government law, labor & employment and 6 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Merlin Evans's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Merlin Evans is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Merlin Evans is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Power of Attorney

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Merlin Evans is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Merlin Evans

Where is James Merlin Evans's law office located?
James Merlin Evans's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Merlin Evans handle?
James Merlin Evans focuses on trusts, probate, employment, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Merlin Evans practiced law?
James Merlin Evans has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Merlin Evans go to law school?
James Merlin Evans earned their education at (JD, 1979).
How can I contact James Merlin Evans for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Capital University Law School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1981

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