Atty. Michael Joseph Short

Atty. Michael Joseph Short

Mr. Michael Joseph Short is a lawyer practicing criminal, business, international and 4 other areas of law.

Lima Lima 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (326) 220-2135 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Short at a glance

Michael Joseph Short is a contracts, criminal defense, business, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Lima, Ohio. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1997). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1994) and Bowling Green State University (B.S. Bowling, 1986). Serands clients in Lima, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Joseph Short is a lawyer practicing criminal, business, international and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Lima, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Short's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Environmental Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Lima 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 Joseph Short

Where is Michael Joseph Short's law office located?
Michael Joseph Short's law practice is located in Lima, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Short handle?
Michael Joseph Short focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Joseph Short practiced law?
Michael Joseph Short has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael Joseph Short go to law school?
Michael Joseph Short earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Bowling, 1986).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Short for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1994
B.S. Bowling
Bowling Green State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1997

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