Atty. John M. Slivka

Atty. John M. Slivka

John M. Slivka is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, taxation and 4 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Slivka at a glance

John M. Slivka is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Schneider Bell. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio United States Tax Court (1981). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Cleveland State University (B.B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accounts. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John M. Slivka is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, taxation and 4 other areas of law
  • John M. received a B.B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John M. practices at Schneider Bell in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Slivka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Slivka 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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Tax Law

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

John M. Slivka is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 M. Slivka

Where is John M. Slivka's law office located?
John M. Slivka's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Schneider Bell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Slivka handle?
John M. Slivka focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John M. Slivka practiced law?
John M. Slivka has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John M. Slivka go to law school?
John M. Slivka earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John M. Slivka for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John M. Slivka received?
John M. Slivka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1981
B.B.A.
Cleveland State University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio United States Tax Court
Admitted: 1981

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