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John J. Joseph
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John J. Joseph

AV® Peer Rated Martindale-Hubbell in the areas of Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation: Received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating from 1993 to present, and is listed in Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Joseph & Joseph Co. LPA
(5 Attorneys)
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AREAS OF LAW:
Family Law and Divorce
Lawsuits and Appeals
Real Estate, Housing and Foreclosure Defense
Small Business Law and Litigation

LOCATION:
155 West Main Street
Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Downtown

YEARS OF PRACTICE:
42 years

PHONE:
614-449-8282

FAX:
(614) 449-8287

Why did you become an attorney?

My father influenced me to a great degree. He was a successful small business owner who ran his own businesses and owned his own investment properties. We enjoyed debating with one another.. He always said to me that I should become a lawyer because I knew how to argue well. That started my thought process of becoming a litigator. However, it was his business savy that influenced me to also become a business lawyer.

What experiences (work and personal) help you to be a better attorney?

When I was in law school I always thought that I would be a litigator and spend my entire time in the courtroom. When I began practicng law in 1981, I found that not only did I enjoy trial work, but that I had a strong aptitude in the areas of real estate,business and corporate law. I soon found that I enjoyed putting together deals for my clients as much as I enjoyed preparing for trial. My practice today incorporates all of these areas. My courtroom experience has helped make me a better business lawyer, because I not only understood how to put the deal together, but I understood what happens in the courtroom when the deal falls apart. 

What made you choose your primary specialty focus of law?

I enjoy problem solving, whether it be stategizing for the courtroom or figuring out the best way to structure a business deal for a client.  Getting creative for difficult issues is most satisfying to me. The more difficult the problem, the more determined I am to find a resolution. These traits led me to become a litigator, a real estate lawyer, and a business/corporate lawyer.

What makes your law firm unique?

We are a boutique firm. We come from a large firm practice. We pride ourselves on being able to perform at the large firm level within our boutique practice. Our lawyers are experienced both in the courtroom as well as in the conference room. We know how to litigate if need be, as well as, structuring the transactional matters. 

Describe your ideal client.

There is no ideal client. They come in all shapes, forms, attitudes and temperaments. It is our job to understand our clients and how best to serve them. We do provide our clients with guidelines. When a client retains us we give them a brochure on how to keep their legal fees down and how best to assure that there is communication between them and our firm. One of the worst faults of attorneys is their failure to communicate with their clients. We do not want a phone call of any of our clients to go unanswered. We have set up a policy of not only promptly returning calls to our clients, but also setting up a policy where telephone conferences can be scheduled by a client in the event they call in and the attorney is not available at the time of the call. We find that scheduled telephone conferences assure proper communication, but also assist in efficient representation of the client.

Describe your personal interest and hobbies.

I enjoy family, sports, music, travel, and reading. I am an avid Buckeye fan. I am usually at the OSU home football games. Music was a large part of my life in my youth. I took lessons for piano starting at age 5 and guitar starting at age 10. I continued into my early 20s studying music theory through college and playing classical, jazz and rock guitar.  

Describe your charitable activities.

My wife  and I are strong believers in giving back to the community. We have formalized our family policy of charitable giving that we determine once each year with our consultants. Not only has our contribution been financilal, but we have actively participated with various charities assisting them in reaching their goals.

Family Law and Divorce
  • Annulment
  • Appeals
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Dissolution/Uncontested Divorce
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Partnerships and GLBT rights
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Joint Custody
  • Legal Separation
  • Name changes
  • Paternity
  • Power of Attorney
  • Prenuptial/Postnuptial
  • Restraining Orders
  • Shared Parenting Plans
  • Spousal Support
  • Stepparent Adoption
  • Support
Lawsuits and Appeals
  • Construction Law
  • Contract Disputes
  • Fraud
  • Lawsuit Defense
Real Estate, Housing and Foreclosure Defense
  • Buying/Selling Property
  • Condominiums
  • Leasing
  • Mortgages
Small Business Law and Litigation
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Formation and Dissolution
  • Collections
  • Commercial and Contract Law
  • Commercial Money Collections
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Franchising
  • Fraud
  • Ownership Disputes/Fiduciary Relationships
Degree

The Ohio State University
B.S. summa cum laude, 1978

The Ohio State University Law School
J.D. with honors in law, 1981

Bar Association Membership

Columbus Bar Association
Ohio Bar Association
American Bar Association

Accomplishments

AV® Peer Rated Martindale-Hubbell in the areas of Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation: Received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating from 1993 to present, and is listed in Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Formerly the Chairman of the Columbus Bar Association Real Property Law Institute, 1989 and 1990. Formerly the Chairman of the Columbus Bar Association Real Property Committee , 1991 and 1992. Received Judge Joseph M. Harter Memeorial Award. Has been listed by vote of his peers in Best Lawyers in America from 1993 to present. Licensed to practice in both the State of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Practices in the areas of Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate Law, Contract Law and Business Law

Board/Committee Membership

Columbus Real Property Committee, former Chairman
Columbus Real Property Institute, former Chairman
Ohio State Bar Association Real Property Section
American Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law

Continuing Education

John Joseph has been a frequent lecturer, chairman and organizer of numerous continuing legal education

Bar Admission Date

1981-11-01

Licensed In

Ohio (1981), #0012257
Pennsylvania (2024), #92201

Summary of Firm

Having come from a sophisticated large firm practice, along with the experience of sophisticated business transactions and litigation, Joseph & Joseph’s Divorce, Domestic Relations, & Family Law section is a formidable presence in Ohio. The firm is experienced in the simplest dissolution to the tackling of the most complicated divorce and custody disputes

Summary of Previous Employment

Joseph & Joseph Co. LPA : 1991 to present: Founding Principal/Attorney

Benesch Friedlander 1988-1992 Attorney/Partner

Carlile Patchen Murphy & Allison 1981-1988 Attorney/Partner

 

Free Initial Consultation?

We do provide free initial consultations either in person or on the phone.

Typical Retainer Fees

Retainer fees vary according the type of matter, but will be provided to any potential client at their intiial consultation.

Fees by Hourly Rate

The hourly rates of our attoreys range from $165/hour to $350/hour. Our lawclerks are between $70/hour to $90/hour. We give each client a brochure on how to keep your legal fees down.

 

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