Top Estate Planning Lawyers in ZIP 45202 | 8 available

My practices is primarily in the area of estate and tax planning and estate, trust and guardianship administration.  I am an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law.  In 2008 through 2012, I was named as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" in a legal publication known as "Ohio Super Lawyers" as well as being named in the Best Lawyers in Southern Ohio and The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2013.  In 2011 and 2013 I was named as a Five Star Wealth Manager.. I frequently meet with clients to formulate an estate plan which meets their specific goals for their families while also minimizing or deferring taxes, as well as avoiding the probate process.  The estate planning documents prepared by me are both complete and comprehensible.. With former background in litigation, I have developed a niche in the area of probate litigation.  I have experience representing litigants in actions involving the contests of wills, interpretations of trusts as well as contested guardianship proceedings.  I also have significant other related litigation experience including but not limited to personal injury litigation.  My litigation background assists me in the drafting of estate planning documents with an eye toward avoiding future litigation.. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Legal Administration from Ball State University and her Law Degree from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, where I graduated with honors. I have lectured for the Cincinnati Bar Association and other professional and public groups on estate planning and probate related topics. I also co-authored an article concerning estate plan drafting with a focus on avoiding post death litigation as well as a recent subsequent article concerning the pros and cons of estate planning to avoid the probate process after death.  Both articles were published by a national professional publication.. I am admitted to practice law before all courts of the State of Ohio and Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.  I am a member of the Cincinnati, Ohio and Kentucky Bar Associations and also currently serves as an appointed member of the Events Committee for the Cincinnati Bar Foundation and was elected Vice President of the Estate Planning Council of Northern Kentucky. I previously served as a volunteer with the Cincinnati Association of the Blind.

Melissa Thompson Millard is an associate attorney with Barbara J. Howard Co., L.P.A., located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Melissa focuses her practice primarily on family and matrimonial law.. Licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky, Melissa represents clients throughout both states who are dealing with legal matters related to divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony and other related issues. A highly rated attorney, Melissa works closely with all clients she serves, treating them with compassion and respect while advocating on behalf of their rights and best interests. Melissa was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017, 2018 and 2019.. In 2011, Melissa graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in French. She then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2014 and graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif, a designation given to law students graduating in the top 10% of their class. In 2014, she was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, and in 2015, she was admitted to the practice of law in Kentucky.. While pursuing her legal degree, Melissa was active with the University of Cincinnati Law Review, where she served as notes and comments editor, and she was a fellow with the college's Glenn M. Weaver Institute of Law and Psychiatry. She also published an article with the University of Cincinnati Law Review that discussed judicial remedies under the Hague Convention.

I advocate on behalf of small businesses, professionals, and individuals in high-stakes litigation, employment, and business disputes. I provide peace of mind through estate and business planning. I emphasize aggressive advocacy, diligent client communication, and creative problem-solving. Let’s solve your dispute in a cost-effective and efficient manner.. I primarily practice in the areas of:. I'm admitted to practice in:. I both live and practice in Over-the-Rhine, the historic neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati, with my office dog, Ramona.

Bob Buechner is a Cincinnati attorney, financial consultant, author and speaker with over 30 years experience in the estate planning area. He focuses his legal practice on creating value for his clients by assisting with tax savings, wealth building, and asset protection. Bob has also been very involved in corporate law matters and has been the leading attorney in some very significant business acquisitions and sales. Bob is licensed to practice in Ohio, Florida and Kentucky and in the United States Tax Court.His practice areas include: - Estate planning,- Tax planning,- Elder Law,- Business and Corporate Law, - Probate, and - Charitable Giving.Specialties: Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.. Bob is active in his community and coaches basketball at a local high school, teaching diversity and leadership skills to his players.. I invite you to contact me. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include any confidential information in your communications. I encourage you to visit my website or call me at. Thank you for reaching out to me.