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Atty. John Benno Moenk

Atty. John Benno Moenk

John Moenk specializes in business and school law. As an associate in the school law practice group, he regularly defends and advises schools on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Cleveland Cleveland 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About John Benno Moenk at a glance

John Benno Moenk is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on business, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio Supreme Court (2020). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (JD, 2020) and Cleveland State University (M.ED Mount, 2009). Active member of Member, Ohio State Bar Association Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Moenk specializes in business and school law
  • As an associate in the school law practice group, he regularly defends and advises schools on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
  • Before practicing law, John worked in special education, initially as an educator and later as a school principal in Parma, Ohio
  • He also served as program director for the Acute Partial Hospitalization Programs at the Barber National Institute in Erie, Pennsylvania, which supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges
  • This background equips John with a unique perspective to understand, evaluate, and efficiently address the issues schools face
  • Additionally, John provides legal counsel to small business owners and their executives and assists the attorneys leading the firm’s municipal law practice
  • Career Associate, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper (2020-present) •Principal, STEPS Academy, Parma, Ohio (2015-2018) •Program Director, Barber National Institute (2014-2015)

Practice Areas Explained

John Benno Moenk's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Benno Moenk

Where is John Benno Moenk's law office located?
John Benno Moenk's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benno Moenk handle?
John Benno Moenk focuses on business, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Benno Moenk practiced law?
John Benno Moenk has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did John Benno Moenk go to law school?
John Benno Moenk earned their education at (JD, 2020); (M.ED Mount, 2009).
How can I contact John Benno Moenk for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Akron School of Law
- 2020
M.ED Mount
Cleveland State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Ohio Supreme Court
Admitted: 2020

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