Atty. James Patrick Cullen
James Patrick Cullen is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. James received a degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1985, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 41+ Years Experience
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About James Patrick Cullen at a Glance
James Patrick Cullen is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at James P. Cullen LLC, LPA. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985). Educated at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (JD, 1985) and Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D St., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Patrick Cullen
- James Patrick Cullen is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
- James received a degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1985, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at James P. Cullen LLC, LPA in Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas Explained
James Patrick Cullen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Cullen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Trusts in Cleveland
James Patrick Cullen is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Probate in Cleveland
James Patrick Cullen is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
Personal Injury in Cleveland
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Patrick Cullen is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
Estate Planning & Probate in Cleveland
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Patrick Cullen is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Patrick Cullen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 Cleveland 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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose James Patrick Cullen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Patrick Cullen's practice in the field of trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Patrick Cullen brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and personal injury, James Patrick Cullen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means James Patrick Cullen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Patrick Cullen Handles in Cleveland
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