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James Herbert Bownas
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Biography
Whenever someone asks me how I'm doing, I reply "I'm grateful!" I always hope they'll ask me what makes me grateful, so that I can tell them -- God has been remarkably good to me. Through an incredible web of "coincidences", I found the most wonderful woman in the world late in my life, and now I'm able to spend the rest of it deeply in love with my soul mate. Together, we have five of the most wonderful children, and seven of the most wonderful grandchildren a person could have. Each of them brings joy to our lives in a special way. I have a remarkable setting in which to practice my profession. The Lane Alton attorneys and staff are supportive, likeable, smart, and motivated to be the best they can be. My work with community service organizations has been profoundly gratifying, including the Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations, Legal Aid Society of Columbus, The Society of Financial Service Professionals, My Very Own Blanket, Divine Mercy Ministry, The Catholic Foundation, and my parish church. I have been blessed with some of the best clients any lawyer has ever had, both business and personal. Many of them uplift me and inspire me to keep serving.
So, if you care to know how I'm doing ---- I'm grateful!!!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
55 years | 400 cases
Business
30%
55 years | 300 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
55 years | 600 cases
Real Estate
15%
55 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Ohio for 54 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Lane, Alton & Horst, LLC
4248 Tuller Road, Suite 120, Dublin, OH, 43016
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James Herbert Bownas's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Amazing Experience
James Bownas went above and beyond to help me. I purchased one of the fixed rate deals to go over a contract and during the phone call he was very easy to talk to and was willing to go over the 30 minutes so I could ask all my questions. Not only did he answer all my questions but asked his own quest...
Posted by Dave | March 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Easy to understand, friendly and helpful tone
Jim helped me understand my options under a land contract. Our family and financial situations had changed significantly since we had entered into the contract. He fully explained things in terms I understood. He was very patient with me and never made me feel rushed. Using the information and re...
Posted by Mark | May 1, 2015
Did sensational job, helped negotiate acquisition of our building. many other things..
Jim is one of the finest attorney's I have ever worked with. He has been working with our organization for over 7 years. He has helped us in many situations. I have referred him to many others and would highly recommend him to everyone in need of an attorney.
James Herbert Bownas's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Jim is a great lawyer and mentor. He has extensive experience and is well equipped to meet your legal needs."
"Jim is an excellent estate planning attorney. Whenever, I have estate planning or probate issues arise with my own clients, I am always quick to refer them over to Jim. I know that Jim will always give clients the personal attention that they need and deserve. I highly endorse this lawyer!"
"Jim has been very helpful my clients who have probate and estate planning issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim possesses superior experience and expertise. Jim has a wonderful way with people and he has a knack for explaining complex ideas in a clear and understandable way."
"Jim has forgotten more about being a lawyer than most of us will ever know! I worked with Jim for three years and he was always my sounding-board. A great attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Forrest Sharrock Alumni Award, St. Francis DeSales High School
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Best Lawyers in Central Ohio, Business First
Work Experience
1989 - 1996
Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Cardinal Realty Services, Inc.
1974 - 1976
Lecturer - Pension and Profit Sharing Plans, The American College
1966 - 1968
Tax Return Processor, United States Department of Treasury
Associations
2004 - Present
Delaware County Foundation Professional Advisors GroupMember
2002 - Present
Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors GroupMember
2000 - Present
Columbus Bar FoundationFellow
1971 - Present
Columbus Bar Association, Business Tax CommitteeMember
1971 - Present
Columbus Bar Association, Real Property CommitteeMember
1971 - Present
Columbus Bar Association, Estate and Gift Tax CommitteeMember
2009 - 2011
Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors GroupBoard of Directors
2006 - 2007
Ohio State Bar AssociationSecretary, Banking, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
2004 - 2005
Columbus Bar AssociationChair, Securities Law Committee
1999 - 2003
New Albany Area Chamber of CommerceBoard of Trustees
1995 - 1996
American Corporate Counsel Association, Central Ohio ChapterBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Cardinal Industries, Inc. and Affiliates
Successful reorganization and NYSE listing
Education
1971
Harvard University
Juris Doctor
1968
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
Estate Planning Beyond the Documents -- All the Other Stuff
Estate Planning
2013
Real Property Law Institute
Real Estate
2013
Ohio Real Estate Conference
Real Estate
2011
Taxes Affecting a Decedent's Estate
Probate
2011
Sauter Estate Planning Conference
Federal and Ohio Estate Taxes
2011
Notary Wars
Notary Public
2011
Estate Planning for Intellectual Property
Estate Planning
2008
Certification Exam Review Course
Estate Planning
2007
The Amazing ESOP
Business
2007
Keeping the "Fun" in Funerals
Probate
2007
Is an LLC Right for You
Entity Selection
2007
Asset Protection Strategies
Asset Protection
2006
Overcoming Title and Bankruptcy Obstacles During Foreclosure
Ethics
2006
Drafting LLC and LLP Agreements in Ohio
Entity Selection
2006
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning
2006
Better Investing National Convention
Estate Planning
2006
Adding Asset Protection to Your Practice
Asset Protection
2005
Demystifying Asset Protection Vehicles
Asset Protectin
2005
Counseling the Small Business
Business
2004
State and Federal Securities Conference
Securities
2004
Ohio Estate Planning Fundamentals
Estate Planning
2002
Family Limited Partnerships and LLCs
Estate Planning
2002
Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate
Estate Planning
Publications
2013
Columbus Bar Association
Notarizing Deeds and Other Conveyance Instruments
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does S&T mean on a deed?
10 Feb 2019
Q&A
If car that was parked illegally, moved to legal spot within the time frame given on the warning, can tow company still tow it?
07 Feb 2019
Q&A
In Ohio do a Church have to have a trustee or can the deacon serve the same purpose of being a signatory
06 Feb 2019