Atty. William Jay Liss

Atty. William Jay Liss

William Jay Liss is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from The Ohio University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About William Jay Liss at a glance

William Jay Liss is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1997), Nevada (inactive) (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1998), and Florida U.S. Tax Court (1999). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D. University, 1997) and The Ohio University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Jay Liss is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from The Ohio University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Jay Liss's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Jay Liss is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

William Jay Liss is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

William Jay Liss is one of 226,537 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.

William Jay Liss is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

William Jay Liss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Cincinnati 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 William Jay Liss

Where is William Jay Liss's law office located?
William Jay Liss's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Jay Liss handle?
William Jay Liss focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Jay Liss practiced law?
William Jay Liss has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Jay Liss go to law school?
William Jay Liss earned their education at (J.D. University, 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact William Jay Liss for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Jay Liss received?
William Jay Liss's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. University
University of Cincinnati
- 1997
B.A.
The Ohio University
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1997
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1998
Florida U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1999

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