Atty. Joseph Michael Mentrek

Atty. Joseph Michael Mentrek

Joseph Michael Mentrek is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, trust and probate and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S.B.A. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Michael Mentrek at a glance

Joseph Michael Mentrek is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circu (1992). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1985) and Ohio Northern University (B.S.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cleveland (Member, Taxation Committee, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section), Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Michael Mentrek is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, trust and probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S.B.A. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Joseph practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Mentrek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael Mentrek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Joseph Michael Mentrek is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

Joseph Michael Mentrek 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.

Joseph Michael Mentrek is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Joseph Michael Mentrek is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Joseph Michael Mentrek is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Joseph Michael Mentrek

Where is Joseph Michael Mentrek's law office located?
Joseph Michael Mentrek's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Mentrek handle?
Joseph Michael Mentrek focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Joseph Michael Mentrek practiced law?
Joseph Michael Mentrek has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joseph Michael Mentrek go to law school?
Joseph Michael Mentrek earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Joseph Michael Mentrek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph Michael Mentrek received?
Joseph Michael Mentrek's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1985
B.S.B.A.
Ohio Northern University
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circu
Admitted: 1992

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