Atty. John Howard Appel

Atty. John Howard Appel

John Howard Appel is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, tax law, employee benefit plans and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howard Appel at a glance

John Howard Appel is an Attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Frost Brown Todd LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1974). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Howard Appel is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, tax law, employee benefit plans and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Appel's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

John Howard Appel is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Howard Appel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Howard Appel is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Contracts

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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 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 Howard Appel

Where is John Howard Appel's law office located?
John Howard Appel's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Frost Brown Todd LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Appel handle?
John Howard Appel focuses on formation, employment, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Howard Appel practiced law?
John Howard Appel has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Howard Appel go to law school?
John Howard Appel earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Howard Appel for a consultation?
You can contact John Howard Appel 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 Howard Appel received?
John Howard Appel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1974
B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1974

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