James J. "Jim" Chester

James J. "Jim" Chester

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Real Estate Law
James J. "Jim" Chester
James J. "Jim" Chester
Columbus, OH
Works at
Taft

479 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James J. Chester is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law.

James J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Taft

479 Best Lawyers awards

Taft logo

Locations

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Amherst College, BA, graduated 1984

Affiliations

  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Board Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Columbus, OH (2021)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Columbus, OH (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Automobile Dealerships
  • Banking
  • Commercial
  • Corporate Finance
  • Family Businesses
  • General Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Motor Vehicle Auction
  • Partnership and Limited Liability
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Real Estate
  • Structuring of Business Entities
  • Transactions

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