Atty. James Russell Moats
James Russell Moats is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial, nonprofit tax law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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James Russell Moats is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969) and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1969) and Denison University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus (Member, Business Law, Nonprofit Law and Real Property Committees) and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Russell Moats is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial, nonprofit tax law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- James practices in Columbus, OH
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Russell Moats is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Russell Moats is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Russell Moats is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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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