Atty. John Michael Prelac

Atty. John Michael Prelac

John Michael Prelac is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, business and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Canton Canton 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About John Michael Prelac at a glance

John Michael Prelac is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business attorney based in Canton, Ohio. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984), U.S District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Akron (J.D. M.T., 1984) and Mount Union College (B.A. University, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Prelac is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, business and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Prelac's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Michael Prelac is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Michael Prelac is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Prelac is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Canton 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 Prelac

Where is John Michael Prelac's law office located?
John Michael Prelac's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Prelac handle?
John Michael Prelac focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Michael Prelac practiced law?
John Michael Prelac has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Michael Prelac go to law school?
John Michael Prelac earned their education at (J.D. M.T., 1984); (B.A. University, 1981).
How can I contact John Michael Prelac for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Michael Prelac received?
John Michael Prelac's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. M.T.
University of Akron
- 1984
B.A. University
Mount Union College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984
U.S District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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