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Justin Jay Watling
About Justin
Biography
In practice continuously since 1980, I have provided quality estate planning advice and assistance attuned to my clients' priorities and goals in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Practice includes the creation and implementation of living trust-based estate plans; trust and probate estate administration services.
I serve clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Ottawa, Portage & Summit. In fact, in special cases I have been known to make house calls in the Greater Cleveland area.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Trusts
84%
32 years
Estate Planning
10%
32 years
Probate
5%
45 years
Wills and Living Wills
1%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Ohio for 45 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Justin Jay Watling
5171 Wallings Road, #130, N. Royalton, OH, 44133-3198
Law Offices of Justin Jay Watling
815 Superior Aveue, Suite 1915, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Justin Jay Watling's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mary | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recommended.
Able, thoughtful and caring, I was so grateful to Justin for the estate planning services he rendered. He was patient, explaining every paperwork and estate law quirk. He was mindful of the needs and concerns of my husband and family. The documentation was prepared in a timely and complete manner. Ju...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Average Lawyer
Had the right impulse to offer guidance going the right direction, but was never really interested or listening.
Posted by Wendy | January 23, 2013
Thorough and
An Ohio relative of mine passed on and some questions came up about the estate. Because I live outside Ohio, I needed to find somebody with working knowledge of the state laws regarding wills and probate. I sat down at my computer to search for a lawyer and eventually stumbled across Avvo. I enter...
Posted by Victor | July 23, 2010
Very pleased with Justin Watling
Justin Watling did considerable work for our family about ten years ago. He was very professional, and went above and beyond in his service to his task, and our entire family was pleased with his performance
Posted by John | May 24, 2010
Highly Recommend Justin Watling
I would highly recommend Justin to anyone who is doing estate planning. We were extremely pleased with the professional and thorough services that Justin provided. We had started our estate planning with another firm, and were not very happy with the process. A friend who had a similar experience rec...
Justin Jay Watling's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have become acquainted with Attorney Watling through his many well thought-out responses about some very difficult questions. He is thoughtful, intelligent, and really seems to care about the quality of the information and advice he gives. I recommend him!"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Watling is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Because Attorney Watling and I practice in the same areas of law, I have had the opportunity to review many of his hundreds of answers. I have found his advice to not only reflect a keen knowledge of applicable law, but also to focus on the best practical outcome for the client's legal issues. For these reasons, I heartily endorse Attorney Watling. He is a great resource for the Ohio Avvo community and the estate planning and probate bar. James Frederick"
"Attorney Watling exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed."
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin and I worked together for a number of years in an Estate Planning firm. I have never met any other attorney with more knowledge in a particular field than Justin. He is absolutely the man to go to for Estate Planning in North Easter / Northern Ohio"
"I have know Justin for ten years, and have had many opportunities to work with him in the past. Justin has an advanced level of knowledge in his practice areas, and his rapport with clients is excellent. I have referred some of my own family to Justin, and would do so again without hesitation if the need arose -- Anthony M. Rifici, Esq."
Anthony Rifici
Estate planning lawyer
Thomas McCormack
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner, Justin J Watling Company
1994 - 2004
Associate, Dennis C Jackson Co
1987 - 1994
Partner, Motta, McCormack Wolgamuth & Watling
1980 - 1987
Associate, Chattman Garfield Friedlander & Paul
Associations
1995 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law SectionMember
Education
1980
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Juris Doctor
1976
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation
Estate Planning
2010
Emerald Village, North Olmsted, Ohio
Important Lifetime Estate Planning Documents
N/A
Ford Retirees Spouse Group
Living Trusts
N/A
AARP - Strongsville Chapter
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