Atty. Michael Thomas Cappel

Atty. Michael Thomas Cappel

Michael Thomas Cappel is a lawyer practicing civil rights, trust, probate & estate planning and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Thomas Cappel at a glance

Michael Thomas Cappel is an Associate based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio Indiana (2005). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2005) and St. Louis University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Thomas Cappel is a lawyer practicing civil rights, trust, probate & estate planning and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Cappel's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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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.

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Employment Law

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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 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 Thomas Cappel

Where is Michael Thomas Cappel's law office located?
Michael Thomas Cappel's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Cappel handle?
Michael Thomas Cappel focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Thomas Cappel practiced law?
Michael Thomas Cappel has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael Thomas Cappel go to law school?
Michael Thomas Cappel earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Michael Thomas Cappel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
St. Louis University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Ohio Indiana
Admitted: 2005

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