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Nicholas Charles De Santis III

also known as DeSantis, Nicholas, Nicholas C. DeSantis

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 20 years

Estate planning Lawyer Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Real Estate, Litigation

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Estate planning, probate administration, wills, trusts, living wills, powers-of-attorney.

14 years

40%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

entity selection, origination, operating agreements and buy-sell agreements.

21 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Landlord-tenant, drafting lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements.

21 years

25%
Litigation 10%

Litigation, securites law, creditor's rights, real estate, and commercial litigation.

21 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2014 | Real Estate

Responsive, helpful and informative

I called Nick at 5pm and he returned the call promptly an hour later and apologized for the delay! We spoke about my issue (my legal recourse on a lien on my property) and he asked me to send him information on the matter. While on the phone he explained his concerns about my situation, told me ...he would look at what I sent, do some research and get back to me. He confirmed that there would be no cost and that it would be kept completely confidential. Nick called me early the next day with the information. He explained the situation clearly, gave me recommendations, and answered all the questions that I had. He would take no payment for what he did for me even though it required him to do research because he said that wasn't how he did business. I will recommend Nicholas De Santis to anyone I know who needs an attorney. If you need a responsive, honest and capable attorney contact Nick De Santis.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2013 | Residential

Best Real Estate Attorney Ever

I reached out to Mr. De Santis right before the 4th of July holiday on July 3rd regarding a purchasing agreement for a home in Avon Lake. He called me back within the hour, explained he was at a continuing education seminar and asked me to email him the pertinent documents so he can review them (at n...o cost) and get back to me with his recommendations and his fee structure. I provided the documents he requested the day after the holiday. He was able to walk me through the docs, provide recommendations, and present an addendum to the agreement (which the purchaser signed immediately) by the end of business day! His rates are reasonable; he presents as completely genuine and my husband and I are 110% satisfied.

Posted by Savario Crea | March 21, 2013

Savario Crea

Professional, knowledgeable and very approachable. Nick eliminates the consumer's perceptions of attorney's and replaces that with a sense of adding a piece to building a team of important life advisors. I recommend Nick to everyone I meet with because I know that he's trustworthy.

Posted by Gary C | March 21, 2013

An Honest Attorney

It is always refreshing to meet an attorney who places client needs first. Nick explains things in a way the average person would understand. He doesn’t try to impress nor belittle anyone with legal jargon; yet at the same time he is more than willing to go in depth on a topic of particular interest ...or concern. He demonstrates great understand in his profession. He gives each client an appropriate amount of attention. The greatest reason I recommend Nicholas DeSantis is because he is one of the few lawyers that I have ever met that I feel I can trust. He has a genuine concern for doing the right thing and doing it correctly.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Real Estate

Quick, responsive, knowledgeable

It is my pleasure to recommend Nick for your Real Esate Legal needs. Nick was referred to our company, Anderson/Biro, LLC by a colleague. From day one, Nick handled our lease negotiations with expertise and ultra-responsive service. Ryan

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Languages

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