Atty. Joel A. Makee
Joel A. Makee is a lawyer practicing litigation, health and life sciences, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations and 6 other areas of law.
Health and Life Sciences & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH · 57+ Years Experience
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About Joel A. Makee at a Glance
Joel A. Makee is an Of Counsel based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on citizenship, employment, immigration, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio Northern District of Ohio Southern District of Ohio U.S. Supreme Court (1969). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1969) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: AV Peer Review Rating. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joel A. Makee
- Joel A. Makee is a lawyer practicing litigation, health and life sciences, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations and 6 other areas of law
- Joel A. received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Joel A. practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas Explained
Joel A. Makee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel A. Makee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Citizenship & Naturalization in Cincinnati
Joel A. Makee is one of 5,928 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Ohio →
Employment Law in Cincinnati
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joel A. Makee is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Immigration Law in Cincinnati
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Joel A. Makee is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Cincinnati
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Joel A. Makee is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Tax Law in Cincinnati
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Joel A. Makee is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 venue, 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cincinnati Choose Joel A. Makee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Joel A. Makee's practice in the field of citizenship, employment, immigration, ip, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joel A. Makee brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering citizenship, employment, and immigration, Joel A. Makee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means Joel A. Makee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Joel A. Makee Handles in Cincinnati
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