Atty. Sheila Kles

Atty. Sheila Kles

Sheila Kles is a lawyer practicing administrative, regulatory & government (local & state agencies), corporate law / business organizations, educational and religious organizations and 10 other areas of law. Sheila received a B.M. degree from The Juilliard School in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Toledo Toledo 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Sheila Kles at a glance

Sheila Kles is a Partner based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), Pennsylvania (2008), District of Columbia (2009), and Ohio (2014). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. Taxation, 1990) and The Juilliard School (B.M., 1979). Active member of Professional and Community Affiliations •National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sheila Kles is a lawyer practicing administrative, regulatory & government (local & state agencies), corporate law / business organizations, educational and religious organizations and 10 other areas of law
  • Sheila received a B.M. degree from The Juilliard School in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Sheila practices at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Sheila Kles's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Sheila Kles is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sheila Kles is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Sheila Kles is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

Sheila Kles is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Sheila Kles is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Toledo 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 Sheila Kles

Where is Sheila Kles's law office located?
Sheila Kles's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheila Kles handle?
Sheila Kles focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Sheila Kles practiced law?
Sheila Kles has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Sheila Kles go to law school?
Sheila Kles earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1990); (B.M., 1979).
How can I contact Sheila Kles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 1990
B.M.
The Juilliard School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
Ohio
Admitted: 2014

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