Atty. James Seth Metcalf

Atty. James Seth Metcalf

James Seth Metcalf is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, taxation law. James has been licensed for 22 years.

Columbus Columbus 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About James Seth Metcalf at a glance

James Seth Metcalf is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2004). Educated at Cornell Law School (JD, 2004). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Seth Metcalf is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, taxation law
  • James has been licensed for 22 years
  • James practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Seth Metcalf's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Seth Metcalf is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Seth Metcalf is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Seth Metcalf

Where is James Seth Metcalf's law office located?
James Seth Metcalf's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Seth Metcalf handle?
James Seth Metcalf focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Seth Metcalf practiced law?
James Seth Metcalf has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did James Seth Metcalf go to law school?
James Seth Metcalf earned their education at (JD, 2004).
How can I contact James Seth Metcalf for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Cornell Law School
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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