Atty. John J. Joseph

Atty. John J. Joseph

Position: Managing Attorney/Principal Born: Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada Admitted to bar,1981, Ohio. (Also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar) Education: The Ohio State University B.S., summa cum laude, 1978 J.D., cum laude, 1981.

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Profile Summary

About John J. Joseph at a glance

John J. Joseph is a real estate and estate litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1981) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Position

  • Managing Attorney/Principal Born: Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada Admitted to bar,1981, Ohio. (Also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar) Education: The Ohio State University B.S., summa cum laude, 1978 J.D., cum laude, 1981
  • Best Lawyers in America from 1993 to present
  • Also named one of Ohio's Super Lawyers Listed in Columbus Monthly (Nov 2003) article Top lawyers The city's best & brightest Recipient, Judge Joseph M. Harter Memorial Award

Bar Memberships

Columbus Bar Association: Committees: Real Property and Financial Institutions, 1985 to present Chairman, Real Property Law Institute 1989-1990 Chairman, Real Property Committee 1991, 1992 Fellow of Columbus Bar Foundation Ohio State Bar Association - Real Property American Bar Association: - Real Property, Probate and Trust Law - Corporation, Banking and Business Law

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Joseph's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John J. Joseph is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John J. Joseph is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Columbus 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 J. Joseph

Where is John J. Joseph's law office located?
John J. Joseph's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Joseph handle?
John J. Joseph focuses on real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did John J. Joseph go to law school?
John J. Joseph earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John J. Joseph for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John J. Joseph received?
John J. Joseph's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1981
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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