Atty. John Henry Distin

Atty. John Henry Distin

John Henry Distin is a lawyer practicing administrative, environmental, litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from U.S.

Rocky River Rocky River 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Henry Distin at a glance

John Henry Distin is a Member based in Rocky River, Ohio, practicing at John H. Distin. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1972) and Ohio (1990). Educated at New York University (LL.M. University, 1977) and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Rocky River, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Henry Distin is a lawyer practicing administrative, environmental, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from U.S
  • Coast Guard Academy in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at John H. Distin in Rocky River, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Henry Distin's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Henry Distin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Henry Distin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

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

John Henry Distin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Rocky River 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 Henry Distin

Where is John Henry Distin's law office located?
John Henry Distin's law practice is located in Rocky River, Ohio. The firm is John H. Distin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Henry Distin handle?
John Henry Distin focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Henry Distin practiced law?
John Henry Distin has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Henry Distin go to law school?
John Henry Distin earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1977); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John Henry Distin for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
New York University
- 1977
B.S.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1972
Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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