John Richard Harrison

John Richard Harrison

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 30 years

Trusts Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Estate Planning ... +4 more

1300 E. 9th St., Suite 1020, Cleveland, OH

About John

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Trusts 25%

Advanced estate planning through trusts including Medicaid look-back planning and administration and litigation involving trusts

13 years

25%
Elder Law 15%

Assisting elderly and disabled persons through myriad government programs and protecting rights such as with the Americans with Disabilities Act

27 years

15%
Estate Planning 15%

Preparation of Estate Planning including Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and General Durable Powers of Attorney

13 years

15%
Litigation 15%

Probate and trust claims including Will contests, undue influence, and breach of fiduciary duty

13 years

15%
Guardianship 10%

Advocate for persons seeking guardianship or as counsel to potential ward wishing to contest guardianship; serves as guardian and manages estate assets.

27 years

10%
Medicaid and Medicare 10%

Assisting elderly and disabled persons to access long-term care and health coverage; includes Medicaid and VA benefits planning

27 years

10%
Probate 10%

Administer estates through formal probate administration

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA

1300 E. 9th St., Suite 1020, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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John Richard Harrison's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Education

Posted by Rocco | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education

Outstanding Legal Representation

I cannot thank you enough for your time and effort, while representing our special needs son. Mr. Harrison developed a strategy which resulted in a ruling in our favor. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Harrison to anyone looking for an experienced, kind, and compassionate attorney. I wish him co...ntinued success in his practice.

Posted by Stephanie | July 30, 2015 | Education

Highly Individualized, Specialized Attorney with Strong Expertise.

Mr. John Harrison provided exemplary legal services to our family, guiding us through complex disability issues including but not limited to aspects of special education. We plan to use his services again as we look to special needs trusts in the future. I highly recommend him for his individualiz...ed, highly specialized approach. He's caring and dedicated to his clients.

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John Richard Harrison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily White

Guardianship lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a dedicated, smart advocate for people with disabilities and their families. John has deep expertise in guardianship and disability law, and has served as lead counsel on some of the most important guardianship cases in our state, achieving excellent results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Roberts

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a highly respected member of the legal community. I worked with him in years past. We have often collaborated on issues to better meet our clients' needs. His ethics and morals are high and his integrity without compromise. I feel comfortable referring clients to him and knowing that they are in safe hands!"

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Harry Bernstein

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Emily White

Civil rights lawyer

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Gary Reeve

Employment and labor lawyer

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Donald Roberts

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Trusts and Estates in the Cleveland Area, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Gold Star Award, Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Corrections

1995

The Order of the Coif, The Order of the Coif

1994

American Jurisprudence Employment Discrimination, American Jurisprudence

1993

American Jurisprudence Evidence, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney / Shareholder, Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Schraff & King Co., L.P.A.

2011 - 2013

Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Ohio fka Ohio Legal Rights Service

2010 - 2011

Partner, Harrison and Wesibuch, LLC

2009 - 2010

Owner, Harrison Law Office, LLC

2006 - 2009

Supervising Attorney / Development Director, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus

2000 - 2006

Staff Attorney, Ohio Legal Rights Service

1999 - 2000

Staff Attorney, Western Ohio Legal Services Association

Associations

2009 - 2010

Ohio PAIMI Advisory Council

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Guardianship of Terese Sweeney; 2016-Ohio-3260

Unfavorable

State ex rel. McQueen

Favorable

Jackie S. v. Connelly

Unfavorable

Doe v. Hogan

Favorable

Ohio Legal Rights Serv. v. Buckeye Ranch, Inc.

Favorable

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Education

1995

Ohio State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Michigan

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Ohio Special Needs and Elder Law Planning

Navigating the DODD Waiting Room: The Ball is in your Court!

2019

NBI Audio Webinar - Medicaid: Maximizing Excluded Assets

1) Trust Based Planning and 2) Crisis Planning

2018

Probate: Every Thing You Need to Know

Medicaid Estate Recovery

2018

Ohio Elder Law Institute

When Good Intentions Go Bad ... Agents of the General Durable Power of Attorney

2017

Ohio Elder Law Institute

Advanced Directives and POAs: Hot Issues

2016

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

2015

Retirement Income and Asset Protection Seminar

Estate Planning

2011

Professional Development Seminar

School Removal, Suspension and Expulsion Law for Social Workers

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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