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Atty. John Thomas Hawkins

Atty. John Thomas Hawkins

John Thomas Hawkins is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Xavier University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Hawkins at a glance

John Thomas Hawkins is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hawkins & Company LLC. 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). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (LL.M. Cleveland, 1995) and Xavier University (B.S.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Association of CPA's. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas Hawkins is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Xavier University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Hawkins & Company LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Hawkins's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

John Thomas Hawkins is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Thomas Hawkins 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 Thomas Hawkins 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 Thomas Hawkins 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 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

Common questions about John Thomas Hawkins

Where is John Thomas Hawkins's law office located?
John Thomas Hawkins's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Hawkins & Company LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Hawkins handle?
John Thomas Hawkins 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 Thomas Hawkins practiced law?
John Thomas Hawkins has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Thomas Hawkins go to law school?
John Thomas Hawkins earned their education at (LL.M. Cleveland, 1995); (B.S.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Thomas Hawkins for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas Hawkins 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 Thomas Hawkins received?
John Thomas Hawkins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University
- 1995
B.S.B.A.
Xavier University
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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