Atty. John Michael Alten

Atty. John Michael Alten

John Michael Alten is a lawyer practicing business litigation, complex litigation, products liability and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Alten at a glance

John Michael Alten is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U (1999). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Northwestern University (B.S. Journalism, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Alten is a lawyer practicing business litigation, complex litigation, products liability and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Alten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Alten 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Product Liability

John Michael Alten is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Michael Alten

Where is John Michael Alten's law office located?
John Michael Alten's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Alten handle?
John Michael Alten focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Michael Alten practiced law?
John Michael Alten has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Michael Alten go to law school?
John Michael Alten earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Journalism, 1994).
How can I contact John Michael Alten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Michael Alten received?
John Michael Alten's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Journalism
Northwestern University
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U
Admitted: 1999

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