About John James
John J. Joseph is a attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on business law, real estate law, collections, and landlord-tenant matters. With over four decades of legal experience, he is known for providing comprehensive legal services to clients in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mr. Joseph is admitted to practice in the Ohio State Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. This lets the attorney serve clients across state lines. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Mr.
Joseph's academic journey began at The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in 1978. He continued his legal education at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, graduating cum laude with a Juris Doctor in 1981. Shortly after, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar in the same year. His commitment to the legal profession led him to expand his practice to Pennsylvania, where he was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2003. Active in the legal community, Mr. Joseph has been a member of the Columbus Bar Association since 1985. He has made significant contributions by serving on the Real Property and Financial Institutions Committee.
His leadership skills were evident when he chaired the Real Property Law Institute from 1989 to 1990 and the Real Property Committee in 1991 and 1992. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation, reflecting his dedication to advancing the legal profession in the region. Mr. Joseph's expertise is recognized. He is recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law. This acknowledgment is evidence of his consistent excellence, as he has been included in this prestigious publication since 1993. Furthermore, he was selected for Super Lawyers from 2005 to 2007 and again in 2010 and 2011, highlighting his standing among peers in the legal field.
As the managing attorney and principal at Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA, located at 155 West Main Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215, Mr. Joseph oversees a firm that handles many legal matters. These include real estate transactions, business litigation, and landlord-tenant disputes. His involvement extends beyond his firm; he is also a member of the American Bar Association, participating in the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, as well as the Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section. Additionally, he is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association's Real Property Committee, further solidifying his commitment to the legal profession and the communities he serves.
