Atty. James Walter Proctor

Atty. James Walter Proctor

James Walter Proctor is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, estate planning law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo in 1949, and has been licensed for 70 years.

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About James Walter Proctor at a glance

James Walter Proctor is a probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Toledo, Ohio. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1956). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1955) and University of Toledo (B.B.A., 1949). Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Walter Proctor is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, estate planning law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo in 1949, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • James practices in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Proctor's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Walter Proctor is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Toledo 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 Walter Proctor

Where is James Walter Proctor's law office located?
James Walter Proctor's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Proctor handle?
James Walter Proctor focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Walter Proctor practiced law?
James Walter Proctor has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did James Walter Proctor go to law school?
James Walter Proctor earned their education at (J.D., 1955); (B.B.A., 1949).
How can I contact James Walter Proctor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1955
B.B.A.
University of Toledo
- 1949

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1956

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