Atty. John Paul Brody

Atty. John Paul Brody

John Paul Brody is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, energy & public utilities law, international business law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Columbus Columbus 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Paul Brody at a glance

John Paul Brody is a Director based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Co, LPA. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Tax Court (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979) and The Ohio State University (B.A. Political, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus (Member, Bankruptcy Committee, 1982—), Ohio State and American (Member, Section of Litigation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Paul Brody is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, energy & public utilities law, international business law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Co, LPA in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Brody's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Brody 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

John Paul Brody is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Paul Brody is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ohio →

Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Columbus 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 Paul Brody

Where is John Paul Brody's law office located?
John Paul Brody's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Co, LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Brody handle?
John Paul Brody focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Paul Brody practiced law?
John Paul Brody has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Paul Brody go to law school?
John Paul Brody earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Political, 1976).
How can I contact John Paul Brody for a consultation?
You can contact John Paul Brody 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 Paul Brody received?
John Paul Brody's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
B.A. Political
The Ohio State University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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