About Joseph

Biography

Practicing law for over 30 years, Joseph Jaap assists clients with a wide range of legal issues, whether personal matters, estate planning, family law, real estate, or business, to develop and implement legal strategies that achieve client goals and that avoid or resolve disputes.

Joe advises clients about their family legal matters and estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, trusts, probate, divorce, child custody and support, guardianship, and other family issues.

His real estate practice includes both commercial and residential real estate, representing and counseling clients regarding purchases, sales, leasing, condominium development and conversions, condominium management, homeowner and condominium associations, construction contracting and construction project management, construction dispute resolution, and mechanic's liens.

Joe also provides general business representation to entrepreneurs and businesses advising clients about business formation, incorporation and joint ventures, contract negotiations, and asset purchases and sales.

He also helps clients resolve issues related to trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property, including clearance and registration of state and federal trademarks, copyright registrations, trademark and copyright infringement claim resolution, intellectual property asset transfers and licensing, trade secret protection, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and electronic commerce including Internet and domain name issues.

A Cincinnati native, after graduating from Purdue with B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering, Joe served on active duty as a Navy officer and nuclear power plant engineer on Navy nuclear-powered ships. His Navy service was aboard a submarine, cruiser, and aircraft carrier, and he remains active with other local Navy veterans, serving on the executive board of the Cincinnati Council of the Navy League. After leaving the Navy, Joe worked for several years as an engineer and was licensed as a professional engineer in Ohio before obtaining his law degree from the University of Michigan. Joe is married, with three children.

Helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners solve problems for 30 years.

Purchases | Sales | Construction | Leasing | Easements | Liens | Zoning

Divorce | Dissolution | Custody | Support

Wills | Trusts | Executors | Power of Attorney | Probate | Property Transfer | Guardians

Purchase & Sale Contracts | Construction | Leases | Non-Compete | Trademark License

Trademark Searches | USPTO Registration | Licensing | Assignment | Cease & Desist

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Joe helps families evaluate their goals to prepare wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and other documents to plan for the orderly transfer of their real estate, personal property, and other assets, to provide for their family members.

25%

Real Estate 25%

Joe's real estate practice includes both commercial and residential real estate, construction, and mechanic's liens, representing and counseling clients regarding purchases, sales, leasing, condominium development and conversions, condominium management and homeowner associations, construction contracting, and construction dispute resolution with mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

25%

Probate 20%

Joe helps families and executors sort through the probate process for the transfer of real estate, vehicles, and personal property, as well as establishing guardianship for family members in need of care.

20%

Contracts and Agreements 15%

Joe helps entrepreneurs and businesses owners, advising them about business formation, incorporation, LLCs, contract negotiations, asset purchases and sales, protecting their business with trademark and copyright selection, registration, and licensing, and resolution of contract disputes.

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Divorce and Separation 10%

Joe counsels those facing termination of marriage by divorce or dissolution, or pursuing a legal separation, and also child custody, spousal support, and related issues.

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Trademark Application 5%

Joe helps entrepreneurs and businesses owners, advising them about protecting their business with trademark and copyright selection, registration, and licensing, and resolution of trademark20disputes.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Payment Methods

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 36 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co LPA

(513) 721-2301

Fax

3074 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45209

bpbslaw.com/attorneys/joseph-b-jaap/

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Joseph Bradford Jaap's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

Incredibly Helpful!!

Joseph was so helpful and knowledgeable. He gave me lots of time, and reassured me about my landlord situation. I would not hesitate to hire him in a heartbeat!!! We are so lucky to have such a kind and honest attorney in our state!!!

Posted by Lisa | January 9, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

Compassionate, knowledgeable assistance

I contacted Mr. Japp via email with a general explanation of what type of legal help I needed, and he responded right away, stating that he would need more details about the issue at hand in order to help. His email explained the process and the cost of his services in an easy-to-understand manner. ...When I called to hire him, he listened to and assessed the situation. When he realized that a contract had already been signed, he explained that there wouldn't be much he could do at that point if I hired him. However, Mr. Japp did not want to just move on without helping me out as much as he could. He described the possible outcomes, and gave me some actions I could take to protect my interests. Mr. Jaap so compassionate, attentive, and thorough that I felt like I was a paying client! His words of wisdom helped me to proceed with my legal matter with more confidence and insight. I highly recommend Joe Jaap to others who need legal assistance.

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Posted by Kohl | February 16, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

Contractor issues

Joseph returned my call promptly after i left him a voicemail. What can i say? I was stressed as can be when my contractors attempted to price gouge me at the end of the project and had 0 interest of any type of negotiation. I was worried about them trying to place a mechanics lien, but Joseph walked... me through the steps in case this were to happen. After the phone call, i was able to sleep like a baby because I have full confidence with Joseph on my team.

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Posted by Jason | April 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

Great Advise

Thank you, so much! I truly appreciate the time you took to answer my questions!

Posted by joshua | February 5, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

paying a jugement

very helpful saved me some money which is always great, honest and met all expectations

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