Atty. Michael John Altenau

Atty. Michael John Altenau

Michael John Altenau is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a M.P.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Altenau at a glance

Michael John Altenau is a Western & Southern Life Ins. Co., The based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1988). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Ohio, 1991) and Ohio State University (M.P.A. Xavier, 1985). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael John Altenau is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.P.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Altenau's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Michael John Altenau is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

Michael John Altenau is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael John Altenau is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael John Altenau 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.

Michael John Altenau 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 Michael John Altenau

Where is Michael John Altenau's law office located?
Michael John Altenau's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Altenau handle?
Michael John Altenau focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael John Altenau practiced law?
Michael John Altenau has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael John Altenau go to law school?
Michael John Altenau earned their education at (LL.M. Ohio, 1991); (M.P.A. Xavier, 1985).
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Education

LL.M. Ohio
New York University
- 1991
M.P.A. Xavier
Ohio State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1988

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