Atty. John Alex Morton

Atty. John Alex Morton

John Alex Morton is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning law, probate law. John received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Alex Morton at a glance

John Alex Morton is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at J. Alex Morton. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975) and California (1983). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1975) and Case Western Reserve University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Alex Morton is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning law, probate law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at J. Alex Morton in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Alex Morton's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Alex Morton 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.

John Alex Morton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John Alex Morton is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Cleveland 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 John Alex Morton

Where is John Alex Morton's law office located?
John Alex Morton's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is J. Alex Morton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alex Morton handle?
John Alex Morton focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Alex Morton practiced law?
John Alex Morton has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Alex Morton go to law school?
John Alex Morton earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Alex Morton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1975
B.A.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975
California
Admitted: 1983

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