Biography
As a Partner in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group, Justin provides estate planning solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. This includes preparing full estate plans, from Wills to Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, as well as handling probate and tax matters.
Prior to joining the Firm, he worked at one of America’s largest financial institutions, where he spearheaded a team of experts in investment management, financial and estate planning, lending and deposit solutions, and fiduciary services to help high-net-worth clients achieve their financial objectives. That experience gives Justin a unique perspective, enabling him to assist clients with their comprehensive needs.
Justin is also the Head of Communications for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section.
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2012, J.D.
- Certificate in International Law
- University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, 2009, B.A.
- Economics and History
Admissions & Associations
- State of Ohio
- State of Florida
- State of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Articles & Presentations
-
So Your Client Becomes A Snowbird: Common Pitfalls And Traps In Their Estate Planning, Probate Law Journal of Ohio, April 2023
- Changing Environment May Necessitate Trust Revisions, Crain's Cleveland, 2019 Estate Planning Edition
Professional Involvement
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section, Head of Programming
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
- Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Member
Awards & Honors
- Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® since 2022 for Practice Areas:
- Trusts and Estates
-
Ohio Rising Stars list: 2023-present
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