Atty. Jerry Vandewerken

Atty. Jerry Vandewerken

Jerry Vandewerken is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, business, estate planning and 9 other areas of law. Jerry received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jerry Vandewerken at a glance

Jerry Vandewerken is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Hope College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jerry Vandewerken is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, business, estate planning and 9 other areas of law
  • Jerry received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Jerry practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Jerry Vandewerken's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

Jerry Vandewerken 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.

Jerry Vandewerken is one of 226,536 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.

Jerry Vandewerken 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.

Jerry Vandewerken 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 Jerry Vandewerken

Where is Jerry Vandewerken's law office located?
Jerry Vandewerken's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Thompson Hine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerry Vandewerken handle?
Jerry Vandewerken focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Jerry Vandewerken practiced law?
Jerry Vandewerken has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jerry Vandewerken go to law school?
Jerry Vandewerken earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Jerry Vandewerken for a consultation?
You can contact Jerry Vandewerken directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jerry Vandewerken received?
Jerry Vandewerken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Hope College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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