Charles John Van Ness

Charles John Van Ness

also known as Van Ness Law, Ltd., Charles J. Van Ness

4.3
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Mayfield Heights, OH
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Business

6181 Mayfield Road, Suite 104, Mayfield Heights, OH

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

29%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 35 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Van Ness Law, Ltd.

6181 Mayfield Road, Suite 104, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124

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Charles John Van Ness's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by pete | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Great bankruptcy attorney!! Just finished my case and couldn't have had a better attorney!! Always called me back , usually within the day. My case was complicated. And he was terrific throughout the whole process!!

Posted by Sandra | February 28, 2015

More than just a Lawyer......

Charles Van Ness has been my lawyer for several years. He has gone above and beyond resources in representation of my court cases. Although I hesitate to discuss personal legal matters, I can honestly state I don't know what I would have done without his assistance. I have discovered in Mr. Va...n Ness a trusted and gifted man of the Law. He has always informed me of my status . He has gone to great lengths to confirm my awareness of each and every situation. He has great knowledge and respect for his profession. I am blessed to have him in my life. In the most recent bankruptcy case, I was overwrought with a personal tragedy. I was able to remain in constant contact with him as to the status. The outcome was such a relief to me. He had eliminated such a burden at the most stressful time in my life. For this , I shall always be grateful. I never hesitate to send him referrals. Friends and family were beyond satisfied. I t is a privilege to know Charles Van Ness. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him and the amazing work he performs on a daily basis. Thank you for allowing me to participate in this review. It was a great honor to do so. Sandra G.

Posted by Tony M. | January 27, 2015

A+

Mr. Van Ness represented me in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. He made the process easy and smooth, and put my worries at ease. The pricing was also reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2014

Bankruptcy Services

He is an arrogant, condescending individual. He is inpatient and can be intimidating. I was often afraid to ask him questions because I feared that he would be short or tired of answering me. He may know his bankruptcy laws but he did a poor job in tying the other pieces together (ie letting me kno...w how certain filing decisions could potentially affect credit and purchasing power in the future). He needs to do a better job at piecing things together for individual clients versus giving everyone the same big spew. He needs to listen to your specific needs and give you the pros and cons of your choices.

Charles Van Ness

Replied last February 25, 2015

Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you for your candid review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to continuously improve and better our services with each and every case. I regret that you felt this way about your case, and sincerely apologize if I did anything to contribute to those feelings. My goal is always to provide my clients with the best representation possible. Please reach out to me directly if there is anything else that we may do for you at this time. Wishing you all the best. Very truly yours, Charles J. Van Ness

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 26

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, Van Ness Law, Ltd.

Associations

1991 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1991 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Cain, 513 B.R. 316 (B.A.P. 6th Cir. 2014)

In favor of the Debtor

In re Frederick, 495 B.R. 813 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 2013)

In favor of the Debtor

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Education

1990

Indiana University School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1986

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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