Atty. John Byron Pinney

Atty. John Byron Pinney

John Byron Pinney is a lawyer practicing commercial, federal courts and practice, international law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Byron Pinney at a glance

John Byron Pinney is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1972), Ohio (1974), and Kentucky U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Co (1991). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (B.S. Economics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati, Ohio State, Northern Kentucky, Michigan, Kentucky, Federal and American Bar Associations London International Court of Arbitration International Bar Associaton American Arbitration Association. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Byron Pinney is a lawyer practicing commercial, federal courts and practice, international law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Byron Pinney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Byron Pinney 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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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Byron Pinney is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ohio →

International Law

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John Byron Pinney is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 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 Byron Pinney

Where is John Byron Pinney's law office located?
John Byron Pinney's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Byron Pinney handle?
John Byron Pinney focuses on business, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Byron Pinney practiced law?
John Byron Pinney has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Byron Pinney go to law school?
John Byron Pinney earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S. Economics, 1969).
How can I contact John Byron Pinney for a consultation?
You can contact John Byron Pinney 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 John Byron Pinney received?
John Byron Pinney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1972
Ohio
Admitted: 1974
Kentucky U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Co
Admitted: 1991

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