James J. Jim Chester

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

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Columbus, Ohio

38+ years experience

Taft

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

614-221-2838

https://www.taftlaw.com/people/james-j-chester

41 South High Street, Suite 1800, Columbus, OH 43215-6106

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Bio

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. 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. James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Ohio

State Capital

Columbus

Highest Court

Ohio Supreme Court

Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Columbus, OH (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Columbus, OH (2018)
Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Special Focus: Automobile Dealerships
Special Focus: Banking
Special Focus: Commercial
Special Focus: Corporate Finance
Special Focus: Family Businesses
Special Focus: General Corporate
Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
Special Focus: Motor Vehicle Auction
Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability
Special Focus: Public Private Partnerships
Special Focus: Real Estate
Special Focus: Structuring of Business Entities
Special Focus: Transactions