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Tim McGrath earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1965 and a Juris Doctor Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 1969. He is an OSBA Certified Specialist in the practice of Business, Commercial and Industrial Real Property Law.

Thomas Taneff was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1988 and has been practicing law for over 37 years. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School. Mr. Taneff was a Judicial Law Clerk and Franklin County Probate Court Magistrate. He practices in the areas of estates, probate, trusts, estate planning, guardianships, adoption, surrogacy/reproductive law and foster parents throughout the State of Ohio, including interstate and international adoptions. He has been involved in over 5,000 Probate/Estate/Trust/Guardianship matters. He has handled over 5,000 adoption and/or surrogacy related cases and was awarded the United States Congressional Adoption Award in 2005. He was chosen as an Ohio Super Lawyer for 2011 through 2024, won Columbus C.E.O. Magazine's Best of Business Award (for law firms under 50) for 2010 and 2011, and won Columbus C.E.O. Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2022 and 2024. Macedonian Honorary Consul to the United States (Ret.).

The reason I practice law is to help individuals and families going through difficult times. Whether you are dealing with the end of your marriage or grieving the loss of a loved one, I am here to help you.  As your attorney I will advocate on your behalf and protect your interests at every stage of your legal matter.  Providing you clear guidance regarding difficult decisions is paramount.  I  represent each of my clients as though they are my only client, and I provide personalized legal services tailored to your specific needs.

My practice focus is primarily encompasses Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate law.. I am licensed in the State of Ohio and State of Tennessee, the U.S. Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. Our firm's focus on Probate practice includes but is not limited to assisting clients in administering probate estates, applying for name changes, adoptions, wrongful death claims and assisting clients in becoming guardians of persons and estates.. Our firm's focus on Estate Planning includes but is not limited to drafting, modifying and administering (or helping others administer) powers of attorney and other advance directives, wills, trusts, and assisting in business succession planning.. Our firm's focus on Real Estate law includes real estate business planning, representing residential and commercial landlords in evictions, preparation and review of cognovit notes, deed preparation and review, drafting and reviewing real estate purchase agreements and leases, easement and boundary disputes and real estate litigation. We also assist in foreclosure defense.

I was born and raised in Columbus. Upon graduation from Worthington Christian High School in 1984, I was fortunate enough to earn partial athletic and academic scholarships at Judson University (Elgin, Illinois) where I studied communications and played four years of varsity soccer.. After college, I returned to Columbus to study law at Capital University Law School during the evening while during the day, I worked at the Franklin County Probate Court where I served as a law clerk to former probate judges Dick Metcalf and Larry Belskis. Since my graduation from law school and admission to the Ohio Bar in 1993, I have practiced exclusively in the areas of probate, estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney), guardianships and long term planning for seniors, including planning and applying for Medicaid eligibility. I also have significant experience as court-appointed counsel for individuals who are allegedly mentally ill and subject to possible court-ordered psychiatric commitment.. In addition to having my own office in Clintonville, I also enjoy an “of counsel” relationship with the law firm of Manos Martin & Pergram in Delaware, Ohio.. Hope, my wife, who I met at college, does her best to keep me and our three teen-age sons in line. Although I continued playing soccer for about fifteen years after college, I’ve since retired my cleats. However, I’ve enjoyed coaching through the Northwest Kiwanis youth soccer program for the past ten years. Occasionally, I play guitar or bass with the praise and worship team at church.

I grew up in Massillon, Ohio and moved to Columbus to attend college and go to law school.  I attended Capital University for both.. While at Capital University Law School, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the Capital University Law School.  I graduated summa cum laude with pro bono honors.. I am an associate attorney at Taps & Sutton, where I am also a co-author of the Ohio Medicaid Manual.  I currently serve as Vice President of the Tri-County Estate Planning Council.. After law school, I got married and bought a home in Pickerington.  I love living in Central Ohio and experiencing all that is has to offer.. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors - walking, hiking, biking.  I love reading, and watching football and baseball. I'm partial to the Browns and Buckeyes during football season and the Indians during baseball season.

I attended Franklin University and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and then earned my Juris Doctorate of Law from Capital University Law School.  I've been an attorney since 1991.  I have a great number of years in private practice and would like a chance to put my years of experience to work for you.. I am a believer in helping clients understand the legal matter they need help with, then working with them to achieve their goals so that our experience is a positive one.  We will talk to potential clients with their first phone call.  We will actually listen and provide answers to questions.  If we determine we can help, we will schedule an appointment and see you ASAP.  If we can't help, we will tell you that and most often we can refer potential client's to an attorney they can trust to treat them right.. We will treat you and your loved ones with dignity and respect.  We like to hear client''s say they are glad they made contact with us and allowed us the opprotunity to serve their legal needs at reasonable rates.  We desire that our relationship be one of trust and that our client's receive real solutions they can understand.. We are committed to providing top notch, real service to our clients.  along with real value for their money.. Give us a try, we believe you will be glad you did.. Call my office at. Or complete a "Contact"" form on our website at:. Dennis A. Rathburn, Esq.

I am an experienced estate planning, probate and small business attorney.  I assist individuals, business owners and fiduciaries with their legal needs.  Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, gardening and the outdoors.

As a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital Law School, I have been practicing law in Central Ohio for almost 10 years. My work is in Family Law- Elder Care, Wills/Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Divorce, Custody, and Child Support.

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Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Columbus and surrounding areas.