Atty. William Joseph Rees

Atty. William Joseph Rees

William Joseph Rees is a lawyer practicing trust, general practice, litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Columbus Columbus 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Rees at a glance

William Joseph Rees is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at William Joseph Rees. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1991). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1981) and Capital University (B.A., 1977). Active member of Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Joseph Rees is a lawyer practicing trust, general practice, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at William Joseph Rees in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Rees's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Joseph Rees is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

William Joseph Rees 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 Joseph Rees is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Joseph Rees is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Rees

Where is William Joseph Rees's law office located?
William Joseph Rees's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is William Joseph Rees. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Rees handle?
William Joseph Rees focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Joseph Rees practiced law?
William Joseph Rees has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Joseph Rees go to law school?
William Joseph Rees earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William Joseph Rees for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1981
B.A.
Capital University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1991

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