Atty. Joseph Patrick Mellen

Atty. Joseph Patrick Mellen

Joseph Patrick Mellen is a lawyer practicing business taxation, estate planning, business planning and formation and 4 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Xavier University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Patrick Mellen at a glance

Joseph Patrick Mellen is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Co (1979). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Xavier University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Patrick Mellen is a lawyer practicing business taxation, estate planning, business planning and formation and 4 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Xavier University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Joseph practices at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Patrick Mellen's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph Patrick Mellen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

Joseph Patrick Mellen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Cincinnati 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 Patrick Mellen

Where is Joseph Patrick Mellen's law office located?
Joseph Patrick Mellen's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Patrick Mellen handle?
Joseph Patrick Mellen focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Joseph Patrick Mellen practiced law?
Joseph Patrick Mellen has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Joseph Patrick Mellen go to law school?
Joseph Patrick Mellen earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Joseph Patrick Mellen for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Patrick Mellen 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 Joseph Patrick Mellen received?
Joseph Patrick Mellen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo College of Law
- 1977
B.S.
Xavier University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Co
Admitted: 1979

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