Atty. John P. Lavelle
John P. Lavelle is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil trial practice, criminal defense law and 7 other areas of law.
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John P. Lavelle is a Member based in Athens, Ohio, practicing at Lavelle and Rittenhouse. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1982), and Montana (1991). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1982) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Athens, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John P. Lavelle is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil trial practice, criminal defense law and 7 other areas of law
- John received a B.B.A. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at Lavelle and Rittenhouse in Athens, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Lavelle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John P. Lavelle is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
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 P. Lavelle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John P. Lavelle is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John P. Lavelle is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John P. Lavelle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Athens 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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