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George Michael Wolfe
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Probate
Capital University Law School and Ohio State University - Columbus
I have had extensive trial experience since licensure in 1994. I handled thousands of criminal trials, hearings, probate estates, and divorce or custody related hearings. I can practice anywhere in Ohio and Federal court. My reviews under Wolfe Legal Services on Google and Avvo.com show only a fraction of the clients we have represented. Please contact me any time for a free phone consultation, or you can send a text message requesting a callback.
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Karen Ann Rolcik
West Chester, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(513) 777-7400
8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Suite #201
West Chester, OH 45069
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
I assist clients with assessing their personal goals with regard to the management of their assets during life and the transfer of assets upon death. This assistance includes the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and related documents. Of particular importance is planning for the transfer/distribution of retirement accounts and IRA accounts to children and/or grandchildren while minimizing the income tax burden association with such accounts.
In addition to estate planning, I assist clients with Medicaid & VA planning including the establishment of Medicaid qualifying trusts and trusts that qualify for...
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Jennifer H. Sitterley
Lancaster, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Currently the only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) in Fairfield County, and one of only 30 CELAs in Ohio, Jennifer enjoys serving as President of the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, as the President of the AHA! Children's Museum, as the Vice President of the Fairfield County United Way, as the Secretary of the Fairfield County Republican Executive Committee, and as the Treasurer of the Fairfield County Bar Association. She founded Sitterley Law LLC to focus on Asset Protection, Probate, and Estate Planning services. Sitterley Law LLC is located on the second floor in...
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Laura M. Nesbitt
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Capital University Law School
Laura M. Nesbitt is an experienced attorney focusing her practice on all aspects of her client's financial matters. These services range from budget analysis and counseling, debt negotiation and settlement, foreclosure defense litigation, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy representation, credit correction following debt resolution, and estate planning. Laura Nesbitt and her firm, The Nesbitt Law Firm are unique in that the advice and expertise focus on the overall needs of the client, long term, rather than a limited, short term solution.
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Mr. Craig Thomas Matthews
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Employment
University of Dayton
Craig Matthews has provided exceptional legal services since 1978 to clients in the area of Dayton, Ohio and throughout the United States. Craig Matthews and his lawyer associates have successfully sued and aggressively defended lawsuits involving sexual harassment, elder fraud, employment termination, toxic mold and mildew, and construction defects. Craig Matthews also has negotiated business and employment contracts and created estate plans to smooth the way for successful transitions.
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Joseph M Braun
Hamilton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
Inside the courtroom or over a cup of coffee, Joseph Braun is your trusted source of legal advice, professional representation and strategic planning. A strong regulatory background gives Joseph an advantage in finding the nooks and crannies in the law that enables Joseph to plan for contingencies, work through your problem, or remedy a potential crisis. Joseph practices estate planning, probate law, real estate law, adoption law, and more.
Outside of work you'll find Joseph hiking and traveling with his wife and son, playing with his dachshund Ludwig, and surviving the agony of being a Cincinnati Reds &...
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James Patrick Langendorf
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Consumer and Employment
University of Dayton School of Law
Mr. Langendorf, Jim to almost everyone, has 23 plus years of experience in corporate and business advising and employment law. While his employment law practice is broad based, he is concentrated on claims for unpaid overtime and minimum wage. At Hurley Law, he is the employment law leader. He has resolved all kinds of employment claims in state and in federal courts across Ohio. He has been co-lead counsel in multi-million dollar class actions, and he has litigated many FMLA and Title VII actions. He has helped corporate and business clients navigate employment and contractor relationships with employees, vendors, partners,...
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Bridget Purdue Riddell
Mason, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Ohio State University - Columbus
I am dedicated to helping families protect their children and assets while building their legacy. I provide families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan that protects their children, safeguards their wealth, and cements their legacy.
For a flat fee, I create customized plans for each client. This way, I eliminate unexpected attorneys' fees while still delivering the highest quality legal work with integrity. My goal is to provide peace of mind for my clients knowing that their loved ones are safe, and their assets are secure for generations to come.
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Robert Jason Howard
Dayton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
Jason has lived in the Miami Valley region all of his life. He grew up in the rural farm country of Greene and Clinton counties, attending school in Xenia and Jamestown and graduating from Wilmington High School. Jason graduated from Wright State University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, followed by employment at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio where he worked in product development for Comet Cleanser. Jason earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton, School of Law. During law school, Jason clerked for a litigation firm in Dayton with an emphasis in family...
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Christopher Lavin
Lebanon, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
University of Dayton School of Law
For the past decade attorney Christopher Lavin has practiced exclusively in the area of Elder Law.
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Samir Dahman
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Insurance Claims and International
Ohio State University - Columbus
At Dahman Law, we are passionate about providing exceptional, client-focused legal services. We handle commercial litigation, business law, employment, and estate planning matters across Ohio and Michigan. But what makes Dahman Law different from other law firms is that you will know up front how much you can expect to pay for legal services, instead of wondering how much you will end up being charged at the end. Samir Dahman founded Dahman Law after practicing for years at Ohio's largest law firms. His practice includes commercial litigation, business law, employment, and estate planning. ...
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Christopher Orr
Lebanon, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Toledo
Christopher is now an experienced trust & estate attorney, with expertise in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. But as a child, Christopher R. Orr was always known as the kid with his nose in a book. This passion for learning was due to Christopher’s parents answering his endless “why?” questions with “look it up and teach us!” The ability to make complicated information logical and then turn around and explain it to others became natural for him even at that young age.
It wasn’t until Christopher was in law school that he was faced with the reality that most attorneys...
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Tyler Hoffer
Lebanon, OH Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE
Creating a will or trust is crucial for most individuals, and Hoffer Law is here to help. Our firm routinely drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and transfer on death deeds. If a loved one or spouse passes away without a will or trust, Hoffer Law can provide guidance on determining inheritance and navigating the Probate Court process.
CORPORATE AND SMALL BUSINESS
Hoffer Law, LLC is passionate about representing both individuals and businesses in legal disputes and litigation. With a history of securing significant judgment awards and presenting successful defenses, our firm is dedicated to vigorously protecting your rights in areas...
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Christopher M. Diedling
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Christopher Diedling is a partner in the law firm of Cornetet, Meyer, Rush & Stapleton whose practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business Law, and Family Law.
Chris offers a free consultation to get started. Please contact Mallory at 513-672-6122 to schedule your consultation.
Chris helps families and individuals plan for the future by developing a legally sound Estate Plan. Estate Plans typically involve creating a Last Will and Testament, Revocable Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Will.
Chris was born and raised on the West side of Cincinnati where the core values of hard...
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Maxwell B. Newsome
Beavercreek, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 1 year of experience
(937) 797-8500
4244 Indian Ripple Road
Suite 150
Beavercreek, OH 45440
Estate Planning, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Probate
University of Dayton School of Law
Maxwell Newsome is a sharp, young attorney who represents clients in probate, trust, security clearance, appellate advocacy (Civil and Criminal), and general civil litigation matters. Maxwell has the eagerness and expertise you are looking for in an attorney.
Maxwell is a graduate of Cornerstone University, which he attended on a bowling and academic scholarship. He then graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law and its and Leadership Honors Program. While at Dayton, Maxwell competed in the Attorney General Mock Trial Competition, where he won a Best Attorney award. He was also the Outside Articles Editor on the...
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Mr. Monte Kenneth Snyder
Middletown, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Dayton
As a solo practitioner, you deal only with me, no paralegals or assistants. This allows me to provide a personal touch to your legal representation other law firms only promise but are unable to deliver. The attorney/client relationship is a team effort. Your active participation in your case is essential for effective representation. Suggestions, questions & ideas are welcome & encouraged at Monte K. Snyder, Attorney. Your legal issue is important to you & should be of equal importance to your attorney. Legal advice/counseling will allow you to make intelligent decisions regarding your case development at every stage of your...
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Beverly Joy Farlow
Dublin, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Education and Family
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Beverly J. Farlow is the founding and principal attorney of Farlow & Associates. Since 1985, she and her skilled team of attorneys in Dublin have been protecting the rights of their clients. Their decades of in-depth legal experience has equipped them with the tools and knowledge they need to fight for you. Whether you are going through a divorce, need legal assistance as a school employee, or have been accused of a crime, they can handle all that and more. They are exceedingly proficient in a vast range of practice areas and have a long track record of success that...
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Jeffrey Buskirk
Washington Court House, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Jeffrey E. Buskirk started his practice in 1989 at the current location of 4178 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. The firm currently has four lawyers with each attorney focusing in a separate area of law. We strive to provide quality legal representation at a competitive price. Communication with the client is of the utmost importance.
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention.
She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...
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Philip M. Collins
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Ohio State University - Columbus
While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We keep clients advised in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety of legal matters.
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Brian Shonk
Lancaster, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Boston College Law School
A Practice Focused on Business & Banking
Mr. Shonk represents businesses and banks with regard to financial, organizational and general business planning matters including:
Business, banking and credit rights disputes
Employment and labor law
Bankruptcy
Acquisitions
Mergers
Business reorganizations
Estate planning
Trusts
Probate
An Experienced and Trusted Advisor
Mr. Shonk’s focus on financial matters and business affairs has allowed him to be the trusted advisor to families and individuals who seek his services on estate planning, trusts and probate matters.
His articles on labor law have been published in law journals. Mr. Shonk has presented continuing legal education seminars on various bankruptcy and mechanic’s lien issues to both trade organizations and outside attorney...
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Joseph Candito
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Probate
University of Dayton School of Law
For over 35 years, Joseph Candito has been providing effective and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren Counties. My primary practice is in Probate, Estate Planning, Criminal, and Family Law; and have experience in a wide variety of legal issues including but not limited to Small Business Incorporation, Residential Real Estate Practice and Personal Injury matters. We are a full service general practice firm.
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Norman Ogilvie Jr
Lancaster, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 55 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Barry Zimmer
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
I founded THE ZIMMER LAW FIRM in June 1993, to practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Business Succession Planning. My goal was and continues to be helping clients understand and de-mystify the often confusing world of Estate Planning in an ever-changing society, and to implement effective Estate Planning with minimal effort and time investment. The firm works from the belief that planning should always be driven by purpose. As a result, there are no “canned” or pre-set planning solutions. Instead, I help clients identify their goals first and then build estate and business plans based on...
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Stephen Kinnear Shaw
Madeira, OH Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Stephen King
Montgomery, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Stephen R. King is a partner and one of the noteworthy Cincinnati family law attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC. His decision to become a lawyer stemmed from his desire to interact and help people with their predicament. After receiving his law degree at the University of Cincinnati, Attorney King has focused his practice on family law litigation, including collaborative law. His passion for his work and clients earned him the title of outstanding lawyer in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s edition of Who’s Who in Greater Cincinnati Law. Discuss your case with Attorney King when you call (513) 793-2353.
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Dennis Aaron Rathburn
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
My practice has transitioned over the last few years. The largest area of practice is Estate Planning (helping families prepare for a death and minimize legal work needed following a death in their family) and helping families with legal work necessary after a death in their family. It's referred to as "Probate" work. However, with proper planning, it should be referred to as Probate/non-Probate legal work. I have helped families in hundreds of cases from large, complex matters to small non-complex matters. The people that you plan for will likely be your family. We can help you make a plan...
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Joseph Jaap
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Trademarks
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Practicing law for over 29 years, Joseph Jaap assists clients with a wide range of legal issues, whether personal, family law, real estate, estate planning, or business, to develop and implement legal strategies that achieve client goals and that avoid or resolve disputes.
Joe advises clients about their family legal matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, estate planning, divorce, child custody and support, guardianship, and other family issues.
His real estate practice includes both commercial and residential real estate, representing and counseling clients regarding purchases, sales, leasing, condominium development and conversions, condominium management and homeowner associations, construction contracting and construction...
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Philip Allan Logan
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Mr. Logan was admitted to practice before all Ohio and federal courts including the Ohio State Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. He concentrates his practice primarily in civil trial litigation, especially in personal injury, products liability and family law.
He is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and serves on committees including Arbitration, Domestic Relations, and Negligence Law.
Mr. Logan is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, where he serves on the Negligence Law Committee and Family Law Committee. On the Legislative Drafting Sub-Committee he helped author Ohio's property division...
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Georgianna Inez Parisi
Dayton, OH Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
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Eric David Bender
Blue Ash, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
I am a solo practitioner in Blue Ash, in northeastern Hamilton County. With over 20 years’ experience, most as a solo attorney, I have handled a wide range of legal matters. I have lectured at several professional seminars in domestic relations and probate issues. I am comfortable practicing in multiple Ohio counties.
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Joseph Charles Lucas
Jamestown, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Jeffrey David Fish
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Capital University
Jeffrey D. Fish has been providing legal services in Central Ohio since 1991. He is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in Family Relations Law. His practice areas include family law (including adoption, child support, collaborative divorce, custody, dissolution, divorce, prenuptial agreements and visitation) as well as probate matters, and real estate law. He is a Past-President and current board member of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc. He has also had advanced training in interdisciplinary collaborative divorce.
Jeffrey D. Fish promotes collaborative divorce as a better way to terminate a marriage....
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Beverly A Stull
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
I have the experience to help you settle the estate of a loved one, guide you through Medicaid planning and application, or help you plan for your own times of incapacity or death. I also have the patience and understanding to guide you with compassion during difficult times. With offices in Blue Ash, Hyde Park, and West Chester, I can meet where it is convenient for you. For more information about me, please view my website www.law-stull.com
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Robert Bergman
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
Capital University Law School
I am the chief integral element of the Bergman and Yiangou Law firm. I received my BA from the Ohio State University in 1966, and my JD (Juris Doctor) from Capital University Law School in 1970. I spent a year as an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation Section. I have been in private practice since 1972. I am a member of the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations, and a Trustee for the CEC (Consumer Education Coalition).
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Todd Alexander Weber
Dublin, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
Capital University Law School
I have provided problem solving and comprehensive planning to individuals and businesses for twenty-two years. My representation and advice have helped a broad and diverse group of companies, executives, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of representative matters. From start-ups and financing to business sales and acquisitions or assisting with day-to-day legal needs, I have aided numerous clients and family-owned businesses. I take a vested interest in my clients’ success, and as outside general counsel I advocate for and advise them on the myriad of issues encountered in structuring, negotiating, and documenting both complex and common corporate and commercial transactions....
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George Lovett
Tipp City, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus and Ohio State University - Columbus
George H. Lovett is a founding partner of Lovett & Lovett. Mr. Lovett brings years of experience and insight to each case that he handles—unique traits which earned him the title “Best Attorney” in the 1997 Piqua Daily Call “Best of the Best” readership poll. As a certified expert by the Ohio State Bar Association in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Mr. Lovett uses his extensive knowledge to help clients and their families effectively work through legal matters in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, and Medicaid and Nursing Home Planning. Mr. Lovett is also an...
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Philip Willette
PICKERINGTON, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Elder
University of Baltimore School of Law
PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW IN OHIO SINCE 1976.
LAW PRACTICE LIMITED TO ESTATE PLANNING AND REPRESENTING SMALL BUSINESSES IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS
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Christopher G. Atkins
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
Mr. Atkins practices in the areas of Domestic Relations (Divorce), Criminal Defense, Personal Injury (Wrongful Death), Evictions (Civil), and Probate and Estates. 90% of his practice is devoted to Litigation. He also is often an acting prosecutor and acting judge.
Chris represents his clients with the intentions of helping them even after the case settles. His goal is to not only win the case, but to help his client’s take the correct next steps after the case. As a tenured lawyer, Chris is dedicated to helping his clients in their time of need.
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James Choi
Cincinnati, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning, Immigration and Landlord Tenant
Capital University Law School
James primarily practices in immigration law. Prior to joining Wanglaw, James worked as a solo practitioner and worked with Mallory Law Office, LLC. James represented and advised individuals and entities on matters regarding business formation, estate planning, residential and commercial real estate including resolving business disputes, tax matters, finance projects, and drafting and reviewing leases, and many others. Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf and volleyball with friends, volunteering, and reading. He also speaks fluent Korean.