Atty. Julie E. Firestone
Julie E. Firestone is a Principal in the Cleveland law firm of Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., where she practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, tax law, and closely-held business law and related succession planning.
Business Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Beachwood, OH · 30+ Years Experience
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About Julie E. Firestone at a Glance
Julie E. Firestone is a Principal based in Beachwood, Ohio, practicing at Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Miami University (B.S.B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Serves clients in Beachwood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Julie E. Firestone
- Julie E. Firestone is a Principal in the Cleveland law firm of Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., where she practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, tax law, and closely-held business law and related succession planning
- Ms. Firestone counsels medium to high net worth individuals and families on a variety of wealth management matters including federal wealth transfer taxation (estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes), business succession planning, estate and trust administration, fiduciary income taxation, estate planning, and probate administration
- In particular, Ms. Firestone has extensive experience in administering large and complex decedents’ estates and advising clients on the corresponding post-mortem estate and income tax planning and compliance obligations
- Ms. Firestone is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (member and past Chair of the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section.) She is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, the Akron Tax & Estate Planning Council, and the Akron Community Foundation Professional Advisor Committee
- Additionally, she speaks regularly on topics of estate planning
- Ms. Firestone received her B.S./B.A degree in Accountancy from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1993
- She received her J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1996
- She is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and is also a licensed CPA (inactive) in Ohio
- Ms. Firestone is involved in community and charitable organizations
- She is a Trustee and past Vice President of the Summit Choral Society and a Trustee and past President of Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
Julie E. Firestone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julie E. Firestone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beachwood.
Trusts in Beachwood
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Probate in Beachwood
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Estate Planning & Probate in Beachwood
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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Bankruptcy & Debt in Beachwood
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Julie E. Firestone is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Tax Law in Beachwood
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Beachwood
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 Beachwood 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 venue, 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.
Beachwood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beachwood-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Beachwood Choose Julie E. Firestone
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Julie E. Firestone's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Julie E. Firestone brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Julie E. Firestone can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beachwood
A Beachwood-based practice means Julie E. Firestone attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Julie E. Firestone Handles in Beachwood
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