Atty. James Scott Aussem

Atty. James Scott Aussem

James Scott Aussem is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate, estate administration and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About James Scott Aussem at a glance

James Scott Aussem is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., LPA. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Baldwin-Wallace College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan (Member, Sections on: Probate and Trust Law Tax), Ohio State and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Scott Aussem is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate, estate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., LPA in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Aussem's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Scott Aussem 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 Scott Aussem is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Scott Aussem is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Scott Aussem is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Scott Aussem

Where is James Scott Aussem's law office located?
James Scott Aussem's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Aussem handle?
James Scott Aussem focuses on probate, estate planning, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Scott Aussem practiced law?
James Scott Aussem has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Scott Aussem go to law school?
James Scott Aussem earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Scott Aussem for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Scott Aussem received?
James Scott Aussem's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Baldwin-Wallace College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975

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