Lawyer James R. Bright, Esq., graduated from Princeton University, A.B., 1971 Georgetown University, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP at 1375 East 9th Street Suite 900 Cleveland, OH 44114.James R. Bright, Esq. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James R. Bright, Esq. as your lawyer, you should consider whether James R. Bright, Esq. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James R. Bright, Esq. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James R. Bright, Esq.'s office is located at Cleveland, OH, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James R. Bright, Esq. has been admitted in 1976, Ohio. His or her practice areas include Probate and Estate Administration; Trusts and Trust Administration; Estate Planning; Fiduciary Representation; Tax Law and Planning; Charitable Planning and Giving.

James R. Bright, Esq.'s college and law school education includes Princeton University, A.B., 1971, Georgetown University, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Jim Bright, has practiced law since 1976. His practice is focused on probate and trust administration; estate planning for individuals and family groups; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; charitable gift planning; income tax planning; and providing counsel to trustees of private foundations on administration, initial formation and tax qualification. Jim served as President of Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell Co., L.P.A. after 2009 until the combination with Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P.L.L. which became Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP in 2016, as two of the oldest and most established law firms in Cleveland combined.Jim is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He has served on the Board of Directors/Trustees of many charitable institutions in Cleveland, including The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Cleveland Play House. He has also been a member of the Princeton University Planned Giving Advisory Committee since 2002. Jim has also served as Honorary Consul for the Duchy of Luxembourg since 1995, and has been a partner in Cleveland Social Venture Partners since 2004. Jim was also President of the Cleveland Racquet Club in 1982.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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