Atty. Michael Decarlo
Michael DeCarlo received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986. Michael also is admitted to the U.S.
Business Planning, Entity Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Akron, OH · 40+ Years Experience
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About Michael Decarlo at a Glance
Michael Decarlo is an Attorney based in Akron, Ohio. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1986), and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at University of Akron C. Blake McDowell School of Law (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Akron, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Decarlo
- Michael DeCarlo received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986
- Michael also is admitted to the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Michael is an Ohio Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
- Michael's areas of practice involve extensive experience in: Estate planning and Probate, including the preparation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships, and private foundations
- State and Federal estate, estate income, trust income, and gift tax return preparation and audit defense
- Business succession planning for business owners
- Real estate law, including negotiation and preparation of real estate contracts, commercial and residential leases, tax deferred exchanges, subdivision restrictions, condominium documents, homeowners and condominium associations, and mortgage based financing documents
- General business law, including formation of corporations (including professional, subchapter S, C, and tax exempt), partnerships, limited liability companies, documents governing entity operations, acquisitions, mergers, liquidations, asset and ownership interest transfers, and financing transactions
- Michael is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association (member, sections on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law; Corporate Counsel; Real Property Law)
- Akron Bar Association (member, committees on Business and Corporate Law; Taxation; Real Property Law; Estate Planning and Probate Law (Chairman 1998-1999); Real Property Law
- Tax and Estate Planning Council of Akron
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Decarlo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Decarlo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Akron.
Business Formation in Akron
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Probate in Akron
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Estate Planning & Probate in Akron
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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Real Estate Law in Akron
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Decarlo is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Akron
Michael Decarlo is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Akron
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 Akron 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.
Akron Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Akron-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 Akron Choose Michael Decarlo
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 Michael Decarlo's practice in the field of formation, probate, estate planning, real estate, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Decarlo brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and District of Columbia, Michael Decarlo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, probate, and estate planning, Michael Decarlo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Akron
A Akron-based practice means Michael Decarlo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Decarlo Handles in Akron
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