Michael McNamee

Michael McNamee is the founding attorney of McNamee and Company LLC in Westlake, Ohio. He has practiced estate planning, probate law, and tax law on Cleveland’s west side for more than two decades. His work includes helping individuals address the transfer of assets to future generations, probate administration, and tax-related legal problems. Michael also offers services involving elder law and works with clients seeking practical solutions to financial and family planning questions.

Michael graduated from the University of Dayton and later obtained his law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Before establishing his own firm, he worked for a local CPA firm and a national company. That experience, together with his legal education, informs his work on tax matters, estate planning, and issues that require understanding how legal obligations intersect with financial decisions.

Michael represents clients dealing with estate plans, probate proceedings, and tax disputes. His practice includes helping people determine how property should pass to their intended beneficiaries and guiding families through legal processes following a death. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States Tax Court. His prior experience with accounting-related and national business operations adds context to tax and financial issues.

Michael McNamee emphasizes responsive communication and individual attention, including returning messages and addressing client questions promptly. His work is directed toward resolving issues that clients consider important, whether those concern taxes or the passage of wealth to loved ones. Through estate planning, probate, and tax representation, he helps clients understand their options and take practical steps toward resolving legal responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McNamee and Company LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Cleveland Marshall College of Law
  Law degree

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