Atty. John Richard Chema

Atty. John Richard Chema

John Richard Chema is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, sec enforcement. John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About John Richard Chema at a glance

John Richard Chema is a white collar, securities, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1981) and Georgetown University (B.A. The, 1978). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Richard Chema is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, sec enforcement
  • John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Chema's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Cleveland 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

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Where is John Richard Chema's law office located?
John Richard Chema's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Chema handle?
John Richard Chema focuses on white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Richard Chema practiced law?
John Richard Chema has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Richard Chema go to law school?
John Richard Chema earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. The, 1978).
How can I contact John Richard Chema for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1981
B.A. The
Georgetown University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1981

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