BIOGRAPHY

Joanne received her Juris Doctorate from Cleveland Marshall School of Law in 1979. She has been in private practice since 1989, concentrating in the areas of estate planning, probate, tax, and real estate. Joanne is designated as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts by the Ohio State Bar Association (January 1, 2006 to present); an IRS Certified Volunteer in Income Tax Assistance & Tax Counseling for Elderly (VITA) for tax years 2007-2016; and a VA accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Her memberships include the Ohio State Bar Association (member of Probate, Elder Law and Real Estate committees); and the Toledo Bar Association (member of the Probate Court & Elder Law, and Real Estate committees).

She has presented a number of Continuing Legal Education seminars for attorneys on probate and estate planning matters.