Atty. Timothy John Duff

Atty. Timothy John Duff

Timothy John Duff is a lawyer practicing zoning, land-use, construction issues and 7 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy John Duff at a glance

Timothy John Duff is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Berns, Ockner & Greenberger, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1990) and Denison University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State, American and Federal Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy John Duff is a lawyer practicing zoning, land-use, construction issues and 7 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Timothy practices at Berns, Ockner & Greenberger, LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy John Duff's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Land Use & Zoning

Timothy John Duff is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Timothy John Duff

Where is Timothy John Duff's law office located?
Timothy John Duff's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Berns, Ockner & Greenberger, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy John Duff handle?
Timothy John Duff focuses on business, zoning, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Timothy John Duff practiced law?
Timothy John Duff has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Timothy John Duff go to law school?
Timothy John Duff earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Timothy John Duff for a consultation?
You can contact Timothy John Duff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Timothy John Duff received?
Timothy John Duff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1990
B.A.
Denison University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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