Atty. R. Christopher Yingling

Atty. R. Christopher Yingling

Chris Yingling practices general civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout Ohio.

Cleveland Cleveland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Christopher Yingling at a glance

R. Christopher Yingling is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio Supreme Court (1996), U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio (1998), and U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio (2004). Educated at University of Dayton (B.S. Chemical, 1990) and Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University J.D. cum laude Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University J.D. 1996 Editor and Published Author of Cleveland S (—). Active member of Professional activities •Member, Ohio State Bar Association •Member, Lorain County Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Chris Yingling practices general civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout Ohio

Practice Areas Explained

R. Christopher Yingling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Christopher Yingling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Civil 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 Cleveland 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 R. Christopher Yingling

Where is R. Christopher Yingling's law office located?
R. Christopher Yingling's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Christopher Yingling handle?
R. Christopher Yingling focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has R. Christopher Yingling practiced law?
R. Christopher Yingling has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did R. Christopher Yingling go to law school?
R. Christopher Yingling earned their education at (B.S. Chemical, 1990); (—).
How can I contact R. Christopher Yingling for a consultation?
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Education

B.S. Chemical
University of Dayton
- 1990
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University J.D. cum laude Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University J.D. 1996 Editor and Published Author of Cleveland S
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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