What counts as legal practice? Eligibility questioned for Geauga County judge candidate

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law at the School of Law, said that “practicing law” is broadly defined—many lawyers never go to court but still provide legal advice. However, he notes roles not requiring a JD make qualification harder to prove, and said the specific duties matter, predicting continued scrutiny over whether compliance work meets Ohio’s legal standard.