Atty. James S. Aussem
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James S. Aussem is a trusts and business attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA. Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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James S. Aussem is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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 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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