Atty. Philip Raymond Westerman

Atty. Philip Raymond Westerman

Philip Raymond Westerman is a lawyer practicing construction / development, real estate, community development & affordable housing and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Columbus Columbus 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Philip Raymond Westerman at a glance

Philip Raymond Westerman is an Attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996) and Ohio (1998). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1996) and Wabash College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Raymond Westerman is a lawyer practicing construction / development, real estate, community development & affordable housing and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Philip practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Raymond Westerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Raymond Westerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Columbus 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 Philip Raymond Westerman

Where is Philip Raymond Westerman's law office located?
Philip Raymond Westerman's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Raymond Westerman handle?
Philip Raymond Westerman focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Philip Raymond Westerman practiced law?
Philip Raymond Westerman has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Philip Raymond Westerman go to law school?
Philip Raymond Westerman earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Philip Raymond Westerman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1996
B.A.
Wabash College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996
Ohio
Admitted: 1998

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