John J. Joseph

John J. Joseph is a Columbus real estate lawyer and of counsel at Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA, with decades of experience handling litigation, transactions, banking, contracts, development, and other property matters. He represents clients in commercial and residential real estate matters and related business disputes. His work includes transactions involving owners, lenders, developers, brokers, contractors, landlords, and commercial tenants. He also brings substantial experience to real estate litigation, construction disputes, and complex matters involving property rights and obligations.

John earned his B.S., summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University in 1978 and his J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University in 1981. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1981 and the Pennsylvania bar in 2003. His education and admissions support a practice focused on real property, financial institutions, business law, and related litigation. He has remained active in professional legal organizations throughout his career.

John has served within the Columbus Bar Association, including chairing the Real Property Law Institute and the Real Property Committee. He has served on the association’s Real Property and Financial Institutions committees since 1985 and is a Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation. He also belongs to the Ohio State Bar Association and American Bar Association, where his memberships include real property, probate, trust, corporation, banking, and business law sections.

John J. Joseph has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law and Litigation – Real Estate, with recognition dating to 1993. He was selected for the 2026 edition in both areas. His professional work reflects involvement in real estate law, bar service, and continuing legal education. He brings extensive knowledge of transactions and disputes to clients navigating commercial, financial, and property-related legal issues across Ohio.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Joseph & Joseph & Hanna
• Chairman, Columbus Bar Association, Real Property Law Institute, Real Property Committee (1989-1990) (1991, 1992)
• Fellow, Columbus Bar Foundation
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Real Property
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law & Corporation, Banking & Business Law

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Pennsylvania

Education

• The Ohio State University
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• The Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

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