Atty. Michael Ellis Samuels

Atty. Michael Ellis Samuels

Michael Ellis Samuels is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use law, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Michael Ellis Samuels at a glance

Michael Ellis Samuels is a zoning, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1985), Ohio (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1988). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1985) and Columbia College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Ellis Samuels is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use law, litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ellis Samuels's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Michael Ellis Samuels is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Ellis Samuels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael Ellis Samuels is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Michael Ellis Samuels

Where is Michael Ellis Samuels's law office located?
Michael Ellis Samuels's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ellis Samuels handle?
Michael Ellis Samuels focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Ellis Samuels practiced law?
Michael Ellis Samuels has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Ellis Samuels go to law school?
Michael Ellis Samuels earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Michael Ellis Samuels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Columbia College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
Ohio
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1988

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