Atty. William Michael Karnes

Atty. William Michael Karnes

William Michael Karnes is a lawyer practicing divorce, probate, real estate and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About William Michael Karnes at a glance

William Michael Karnes is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at William M. Karnes Co., L.P.A.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1971) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Karnes is a lawyer practicing divorce, probate, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at William M. Karnes Co., L.P.A. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Karnes's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Michael Karnes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Michael Karnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Michael Karnes 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 Michael Karnes 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 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 William Michael Karnes

Where is William Michael Karnes's law office located?
William Michael Karnes's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is William M. Karnes Co., L.P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Karnes handle?
William Michael Karnes focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Michael Karnes practiced law?
William Michael Karnes has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Michael Karnes go to law school?
William Michael Karnes earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William Michael Karnes for a consultation?
You can contact William Michael Karnes 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 Michael Karnes received?
William Michael Karnes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1971
B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1971

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