Harpster Estate Planning Lawyers

Ms. Kara Lyons joined Lyons & Lyons Law as the third generation of Lyons family attorneys, following in the footsteps of her late grandfather, Robert D. Lyons, and her Father, Robert H. Lyons.

Ms. Kara Lyons graduated summa cum laude from NKU’s Chase College of Law in 2015. While in law school, Ms. Lyons clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and worked as a law clerk in Luxottica Retail’s corporate legal department. Ms. Lyons was also elected to, and served on, the national board of the...

2020 - Present
Attorney-at-Law - Barack Law LLC

2016 - 2020
In-House Attorney - U.S. Mining Company

2013 - 2016
Senior Financial Analyst - U.S. Mining Company

2008 - 2013
Senior Analyst - Strategic Planning; Assistant Plant Supervisor; Industrial Engineer - U.S. Mining/Natural Gas Company

2001 - 2008
Officer - United States Air Force

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...

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

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...

For the past decade attorney Christopher Lavin has practiced exclusively in the area of Elder 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.

Jessica primarily practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Law, Litigation, Tax Law, Estate Planning and Liquor Law. More specifically, she also assists in the practices areas of Wills, Contracts, Business and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate. Jessica earned her B.A. in Justice in Public Policy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2009, and also obtained her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 2012. Prior to working at Hurley Law, Jessica was an Associate Attorney at Paskel, Tashman, and Walker until 2013, and was an intern at Legal Aid for three years. She...

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.

Kathleen D. Mezher graduated from Miami University as a scholar-athlete cum laude in 1981 and from University of Dayton School of Law in 1984. Kathleen founded the firm in 1987 and is licensed to practice in both Ohio and Kentucky. Kathleen represents clients in cases for wrongful death, personal injury, bankruptcy and estate administration.

Jim Schroeder uses his legal expertise to help the people protect their legal interests in the areas of real estate, estate planning/probate and business/nonprofit formation and strategy. Schroeder provides clear, honest answers to your legal questions and gives you the information you need to make the right decision.

Schroder is the owner of the Schroeder Law Group, a law firm with offices in Sardinia, Ohio, Hammonton and Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. He is a seasoned Land Use Attorney, licensed New Jersey realtor specializing in properties over 500K and commercial properties and a former Atlantic County Property Tax Board Commissioner. He...

Planning for all the seasons of life.

I provide practical, forward-thinking estate planning services for individuals and families who want assurance that their wishes will be honored and their families will be cared for.

I provide compassionate, wise legal counsel to senior citizens, veterans, and their loved ones who are worried about how to pay for nursing home care without losing everything they have worked for, and who do not want to become a burden to their families.

I provide assistance for families that include loved ones with diminished capacity, who might require special needs trusts, conservatorships, or guardianships.

My practice arose out...

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.

Marque Carey is an attorney with over 11 years of experience in bankruptcy law. His practice focus is on consumer and business bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. Marque has handled hundreds of cases as both a Trustee and Debtors counsel. In 2011 Marque was appointed as a Chapter 7 Trustee in the Western District of Kentucky. In addition to his extensive experience as a Trustee, Marque has 13 years' experience as a bankruptcy attorney. As a debtor's attorney he has experienced a multitude of scenarios and has the skillset to address those confidently. Marque values open and frequent communication with...

My background has taken me through a wide array of legal areas, including Family Law, Probate, Wills & Trusts, and Insurance Litigation. I completed my undergraduate degree in Political Science at Marietta College. I graduated with my JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in May of 2023.

Sarah is a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and proud alum of William Mason High School. Her love for the city of Cincinnati has made her dedicated to helping and improving the community that gave her so much and has made her an insatiable Cincinnati sports fan. She left Cincinnati to attend The Ohio State University where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in 2008. As an undergraduate, she became a member of Phi Alpha Delta and the Ohio State Club Crew team.

In 2011, Sarah graduated law school from the University of Dayton. She participated in Phi Alpha Delta, the...

I obtained my law degree in 1989 from University of Cincinnati. Prior to that I received a Masters from American University and a Bachelors and Associates degree from Thomas More College. After getting my law degree, I worked for a small firm handling all types of civil litigation including family law. After ten years, getting married and having two children, I opened my own practice. Originally I had my office on Court Street in Cincinnati Ohio. In 2008 I moved my practice just outside of downtown Cincinnati. My office is now conveniently located on...

Following graduation from law school, I earned the honor of serving as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter C. Economus of the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. During my time with the court, I analyzed federal civil matters and assisted the judge in drafting memoranda of law, court opinions, and court orders. In 2008, I joined a national shopping center development and management company as in-house counsel. While there, I researched and explained changes in current laws and regulations to department heads and other corporate counsel; as well as advised corporate heads on legal compliance...

Attorney Neuman is the son of Theodore and Edna Neuman and grew up on a farm in Geneva, Ohio. Theodore was a steel worker. Doug was the Valedictorian of the 1970 class of Geneva High School. He graduated from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry and History, and a minor concentration in mathematics. Attorney Neuman graduated from Case Western Reserve University Franklin Thomas Bacchus School of Law in 1977.

Attorney Neuman has been recognized for community service through the United Way, Boy Scouts of America, the Niles Historical Society, Residential Horizons, SCOPE, Niles Rotary, and as an...

Ellen's practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate, and general business matters. Ellen works with individuals and families to advise and draft estate plans to meet their needs, including planning for family members with special needs. She also enjoys helping clients who are starting their own business or are adding to their existing business. In her estate practice Ellen focuses on helping clients put together all of the documents necessary not only to manage their assets after death but to provide options in the event of incapacity. She has a wide range of experience in drafting Wills, Trusts,...

Licensed since 1979.

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...

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.

EDUCATION
University of Dayton School of Law, J.D. 2005
Valedictorian, magna cum laude
Notes and Comments Editor of the University of Dayton Law Review
Rollins College, B.A., 2002, magna cum laude
President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

ADMISSIONS
Ohio
Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

MEMBERSHIPS
Cincinnati Bar Association
Cincinnati Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning Section of the Cincinnati Bar Association

HONORS AND ACCOLADES
Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, Estate Planning and Probate 2011 - 2019
Ohio Bar Association's Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under, 2012
Cincy Magazine, Cincy Leading Lawyers, Trusts 2018, 2019
Cincinnati Business Courier's Forty Under 40, 2012
Cincinnati Magazine Five Star Wealth Manager 2013 - 2019

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Chairperson of the...

I use two skills many lawyers who practice in the areas of estate planning, small business and probate have lost or do not use: careful listening, and careful, custom document drafting. I listen carefully to what my clients tell me, and i produce work that makes sense and accurately reflects client's intent.

To Michael P. Mazanetz, the greatest personal professional reward comes when a client’s long wait for oftentimes badly needed Social Security disability benefits comes to an end with a decision in their favor.

“Some of those people have worked 25-30 years, and they’ve had some accident at work or at home or they’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness, and all of a sudden the money stops coming,” he says. “It can be a long process to go through, so when they get that news, it’s always a highlight.”

Atty. Mazanetz is a Mahoning Valley native, raised in Newton Falls, where he...

I graduated in 1970 with a pharmacy degree and then with a law degree in 1973. I taught Pharmacy Law and business law at the Un of Cincinnati Coll of Pharmacy as an adjunct Prof for 25 years. I practiced law generally in business real estate, title work and estate and probate matters. I have had experience before the Board of Pharmacy and other Administrative agencies and 501 c 3 matters.

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.

Tara is a native of Oxford, Ohio with strong ties to the community. She received her BA degree from Miami University in 1996. After a year of post-college work in Atlanta, Georgia, Tara returned to Cincinnati to work for the Mercy Health System in public relations. She went to law school at Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Northern Kentucky Law Review. She authored a law review article on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was published in the Southern Illinois University Law Review. She then spent three years...

From a career that has spanned the globe, Nancy Wagner has brought the breadth of her experience to her hometown, with a commitment to represent local families in their estate planning and probate needs. Ms. Wagner graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1995 and joined the Washington, DC, office of Fried, Frank. Her practice there encompassed a wide range of government contracts litigation and counseling as well as white collar criminal defense and investigations. From there, Ms. Wagner joined Experience Works, Inc. of Arlington, VA, as Associate General Counsel, assisting the $100M non-profit...

After graduating New England School of Law, magna cum laude, Kristine clerked for a year with the Massachusetts Superior Court, and then joined the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney primarily in the Appellate Unit. During her 4 year tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Kristine argued more than 60 cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court. Kristine then spent 2 years as Agency Counsel for the Massachusetts Parole Board where she specialized in civil litigation and employment law. An experienced litigator, Kristine has a general practice representing both individual and business...