Atty. James Shane Starkey

Atty. James Shane Starkey

James Shane Starkey is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James Shane Starkey at a glance

James Shane Starkey is an Attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995) and Ohio (1996). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D. University, 1995) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1992). Active member of Cincinnati, Ohio State and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Shane Starkey is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Shane Starkey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Shane Starkey is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

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 Shane Starkey 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 Shane Starkey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

James Shane Starkey 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 Cincinnati 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 Shane Starkey

Where is James Shane Starkey's law office located?
James Shane Starkey's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Thompson Hine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Shane Starkey handle?
James Shane Starkey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Shane Starkey practiced law?
James Shane Starkey has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Shane Starkey go to law school?
James Shane Starkey earned their education at (J.D. University, 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James Shane Starkey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Wittenberg University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1995
Ohio
Admitted: 1996

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