John Brandt Shepherd Jr
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
John maintains the preeminent Martindale Hubble AV ratings. His practice also includes Probate, Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant Law Director City of Westlake
Year: 1982 - 1984
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Plan counsel Motion Picture Industry Pension/Health Plan
Year: 2008 - 2018
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Attorney Burke Vannucci Gareau & Hildebrand
Year: 1978 - 1985
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Owner Short & Shepherd
Year: 2009 - Current
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Councilman City of Rocky River
Year: 2008 - Current
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Outside Counsel International Association of Theatrical/Stage Employees
Year: 2002 - 2018
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Managing Partner Short Shepherd & Stanton
Year: 1995 - 2005
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Partner Hildebrand Short Shepherd & Williams
Year: 1985 - 1995
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Professional Associations
Westshore Bar Association (2015 - Current)
AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee (2008 - 2018)
Ohio State Bar (1978 - 1998)
Awards
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Special Judicial Highest Distinction AV Rating
Martindale Hubble 2019.0
Note: Reflects that members of the Judiciary rank Attorney Shepherd at the highest possible level.
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Superb Rating
Avvo 2019.0
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15th year Anniversary Preeminent "AV" rating
Martindale Hubble 2016.0
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DUI/DWI
American Institue of DUI/DWI Attorney 2016.0
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"10 Best" Business Attorney
American Institue of Business Attorneys 2016.0
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Preeminent "AV" rating
Martindale Hubble 2015.0
Education
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Duke University other | Mathematics and Physics
Year: 1970 - 1972
Honors: Dean's List
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Miami University of Ohio B.A. | Mathematics
Year: 1972 - 1974
Honors: 3.7 GPA, Phi Mu Honorary
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Cleveland State University S.J.D. (1978) | Law
Year: 1975 - 1978
Honors: Top 10 %
Websites
2645 Wooster Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116