Atty. Richard John Chernesky

Atty. Richard John Chernesky

Richard John Chernesky is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcy & restructuring and 11 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Dayton Dayton 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard John Chernesky at a glance

Richard John Chernesky is a Partner based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1966). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1966) and The Ohio State University (B.A. Political, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard John Chernesky is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcy & restructuring and 11 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Richard practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Dayton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Chernesky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Chernesky 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Richard John Chernesky is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard John Chernesky is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Richard John Chernesky is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Richard John Chernesky is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Dayton 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 Richard John Chernesky

Where is Richard John Chernesky's law office located?
Richard John Chernesky's law practice is located in Dayton, Ohio. The firm is Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Chernesky handle?
Richard John Chernesky focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Richard John Chernesky practiced law?
Richard John Chernesky has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Richard John Chernesky go to law school?
Richard John Chernesky earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A. Political, 1963).
How can I contact Richard John Chernesky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard John Chernesky received?
Richard John Chernesky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 1966
B.A. Political
The Ohio State University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1966

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