James Francis Contini II

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James Francis Contini II

also known as James F. Contini II

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New Philadelphia, OH
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate ... +4 more

405 Chauncey Ave., NW, New Philadelphia, OH

About James

Biography

Listed: Ohio Super Lawyers, Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers; Ohio Rising Stars; Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Business 16%

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Elder Law 16%

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Estate Planning 16%

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Probate 16%

16%
Real Estate 16%

16%
Trusts 16%

16%
Other 4%

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Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Krugliak Wilkins Griffith & Dougherty

405 Chauncey Ave., NW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663

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James Francis Contini II's Reviews

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Posted by Donald | July 13, 2012 | Probate

Don Herriott's review/report on James Francis Contini II

As a practicing lawyer of 30 years I chose Jim to handle my father-in-law's estate because I knew of the fine work his law firm had done for me in the past. Jim handled Dad's businesses, real estate, stocks of private and public companies, and personal property in a timely, proper and professional ...manner. He served us in a competent, efficient, friendly manner which left all happy. I will use him again and I recommend him to others.

Posted by Frank J. Monaco | February 19, 2012 | Estate Planning

Outstanding estate attorney

Being a Certified Public Accountant for approximatly thirty years, I have had the opportunity to work with many very good attorneys across the United States. Mr. Contini ranks as one of the finest estate attorneys I have worked with. He provides timely, professional and innovative solutions to client...s estate issues, asset protection, and elder care planning. Not only is competent he cares!

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James Francis Contini II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Layman

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim for more than 10 years. He has exceptional legal skills, integrity and character. He represents his clients zealously and with compassion. I have had the opportunity to work with Jim on client matters. I have and will continue to refer matters to Jim, which is the highest endorsement I can offer to a fellow attorney."

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David Dingwell

Probate lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is an excellent probate and estate attorney. His compassion and skills allow him to help families through extremely difficult times."

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David Dingwell

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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2012

Super Lawyer Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Super Lawyer Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Director and Shareholder, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

1900 - Present

Director, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

1992 - 2012

Associate, Day Ketterer

Associations

2012 - Present

Dover City Schools Educations Foundation, Inc.

Vice President

2011 - Present

City of Dover Parks and Recreation Committee

Vice President

2010 - Present

Tuscarawas County Comittee On Aging, Inc.

Treasurer

2010 - Present

Dover Tornado Club

Member

2003 - Present

Dover Baseball Leagues, Inc.

Member

1998 - Present

Dover Rotary

Member

1997 - Present

Tuscarawas County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2008

Dover Rotary

President

2005 - 2011

Dover Baseball Leagues, Inc.

Treasurer

2000 - 2002

Big Brothers Big sisters of Tuscarawas County

President

1998 - 2005

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tuscarawas County

Board Member

Education

1992

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Akron

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Planning Opportunities with the New Tax Law

Planning Opportunities with the New Tax Law

2011

Plannig for Seniors

Medicaid Planning

2011

Estate Planning For Seniors

Estate Planning

2010

Tuscarawas County Caregivers Coalition

Health Care Directives

2010

Tuscarawas Community Foundation Seminar

Overview of Basic Charitable Gifting Options

2010

CLE Seminar

Estate and Asset Protection Planning

2008

Young Professionals Network

Estate Planning

Publications

2012

The Times Reporter New Ohio Law Concerning Power of Attorney

2012

The Times Reporter Asset Protection and Estate Planning for Mineral Rights

2011

The Times Reporter Landowner Issue for Oil and Gas Leases

2011

The Times Reporter Digital Assets and Estate Planning

2011

The Times Reporter Ohio Estate Tax

2011

The Times Reporter Oil and Gas Leases

2011

The Times Reporter Will Contests

2011

The Times Reporter Tax Issues When Transferring Residence

2011

The Times Reporter Social Media and Estate Planning

2011

The Times Reporter Trusts for Special Beneficiary Situations

2011

The Times Reporter What Happens If I Do Not Have A Will

2011

The Times Reporter Asset Protection

2011

The Times Reporter Estate Planning for Prudential and MetLife stock

2011

The Times Reporter 2010 Taxpayer Relief Act

2010

The Times Reporter Asset Protection for Physicians

2010

The Times Reporter Seven Estate Planning New Year's Resolutions

2010

The Times Reporter 2010 Federal Estate Tax Issues

2010

The Times Reporter Alzheimers

2010

The Times Reporter Establishing Your Advisor Team

2010

The Times Reporter Charitable Gifting Options

2010

The Times Reporter Living Trusts Aren't For Everyone

2010

The Times Reporter Funding Your Living Trust

2010

The Times Reporter Step Parent Adoptions

2010

The Times Reporter Establishing Florida Residency

2010

The Times Reporter Emergency Guardianships

2010

The Times Reporter Titling Assets

2009

The Times Reporter Estate Planning for Blended Families

2009

The Times Reporter Pre-Nuptial Agreements

2009

The Times Reporter Converting Traditional IRA to Roth IRA

2009

The Times Reporter Estate Planning for Tangible Personal Property

2009

The Times Reporter Business Succession Planning

2009

The Times Reporter Estate Planning and Life Insurance

2009

The Times Reporter When a Loved One Dies Who Is REsponsible for Expenses

2009

The Times Reporter The Importance of Guardianships

2009

The Times Reporter Should I Transfer My Home to My Children

2009

The Times Reporter Veterans Benefits

2008

The Times Reporter Estate Planning After A Divorce

2008

The Times Reporter Steps to a Successful Estate Plan

2008

The Times Reporter 6 Estate Planning Misconceptions

2008

The Times Reporter When a Loved One Enters A Nursing Home

2008

The Times Reporter Special Needs Beneficiaries

2008

The Times Reporter The Unauthorized Practice of Law

2008

The Times Reporter Powers of Attorney

Languages

English

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