Atty. John Wesley Kerns

Atty. John Wesley Kerns

John Wesley Kerns is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, public finance, regulatory enforcement and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About John Wesley Kerns at a glance

John Wesley Kerns is an Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on litigation and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2011). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Cleveland State University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wesley Kerns is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, public finance, regulatory enforcement and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Wesley Kerns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative 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 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 Wesley Kerns

Where is John Wesley Kerns's law office located?
John Wesley Kerns's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Squire Patton Boggs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wesley Kerns handle?
John Wesley Kerns focuses on litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Wesley Kerns practiced law?
John Wesley Kerns has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John Wesley Kerns go to law school?
John Wesley Kerns earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 2011
Cleveland State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2011

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