Atty. William Joe Steele

Atty. William Joe Steele

William Joe Steele is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, education. William received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Columbus Columbus 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joe Steele at a glance

William Joe Steele is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1983) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Columbus Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joe Steele is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, education
  • William received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Joe Steele's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Joe Steele is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Joe Steele is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Joe Steele is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Columbus 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 Joe Steele

Where is William Joe Steele's law office located?
William Joe Steele's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joe Steele handle?
William Joe Steele focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Joe Steele practiced law?
William Joe Steele has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William Joe Steele go to law school?
William Joe Steele earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact William Joe Steele for a consultation?
You can contact William Joe Steele 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 William Joe Steele received?
William Joe Steele's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1983
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1983

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