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Atty. John Paul Zima

Atty. John Paul Zima

John Paul Zima is a lawyer practicing corporate, trust, health care and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Toledo Toledo 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Paul Zima at a glance

John Paul Zima is a Member based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at John Paul Zima. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987), California (1987), and Indiana (1997). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1987) and Stanford University (B.S. University, 1973). Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Paul Zima is a lawyer practicing corporate, trust, health care and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at John Paul Zima in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Zima's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Paul Zima is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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 Paul Zima is one of 226,536 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 Paul Zima is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

John Paul Zima is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Toledo 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 Zima

Where is John Paul Zima's law office located?
John Paul Zima's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is John Paul Zima. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Zima handle?
John Paul Zima focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Paul Zima practiced law?
John Paul Zima has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Paul Zima go to law school?
John Paul Zima earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. University, 1973).
How can I contact John Paul Zima for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1987
B.S. University
Stanford University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 1997

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