Atty. Joseph Ernest Motes
Joseph Ernest Motes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, real property law. Joseph received a degree from Ohio University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Joseph Ernest Motes is a Member based in Chillicothe, Ohio, practicing at Joseph E. Motes. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 1995) and Ohio University (.B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ross County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chillicothe, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Ernest Motes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, real property law
- Joseph received a degree from Ohio University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph E. Motes in Chillicothe, OH
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Joseph Ernest Motes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joseph Ernest Motes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joseph Ernest Motes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Chillicothe 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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