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.
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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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- 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
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Michael Decarlo is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →
Michael Decarlo is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Decarlo is one of 203,974 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.
Michael Decarlo is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Michael Decarlo is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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.
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