Atty. John Michael Hands

Atty. John Michael Hands

John Michael Hands is a lawyer practicing construction & development, business litigation, contracts & agreements and 12 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Hands at a glance

John Michael Hands is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1988) and Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Di (1995). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D. University, 1988) and Miami University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Hands is a lawyer practicing construction & development, business litigation, contracts & agreements and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Hands's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

John Michael Hands is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Michael Hands is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Michael Hands is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

John Michael Hands is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

John Michael Hands is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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 Michael Hands

Where is John Michael Hands's law office located?
John Michael Hands's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Hands handle?
John Michael Hands focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Michael Hands practiced law?
John Michael Hands has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Michael Hands go to law school?
John Michael Hands earned their education at (J.D. University, 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Michael Hands for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Hands 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 Michael Hands received?
John Michael Hands's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Miami University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1988
Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Di
Admitted: 1995

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