Atty. William Joseph Cole

Atty. William Joseph Cole

William Joseph Cole is a lawyer practicing administrative law, aviation & aerospace, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Columbus Columbus 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Cole at a glance

William Joseph Cole is an Assistant Legal Counsel based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, civil rights, government, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2003). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1996) and Denison University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Cole is a lawyer practicing administrative law, aviation & aerospace, civil rights and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

William Joseph Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Joseph Cole is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Joseph Cole is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

William Joseph Cole is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 Joseph Cole

Where is William Joseph Cole's law office located?
William Joseph Cole's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Cole handle?
William Joseph Cole focuses on real estate, litigation, civil rights, government, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Joseph Cole practiced law?
William Joseph Cole has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Joseph Cole go to law school?
William Joseph Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William Joseph Cole for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Cole 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 Joseph Cole received?
William Joseph Cole's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Denison University
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2003

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