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Robert Jason Howard
Dayton, OH Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning 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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Jesse A. Atkins
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate and Criminal Defense
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
I practice in two main areas of law: Probate and Criminal Defense 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.
Probate Law includes drafting, modifying and administering (or helping others administer) wills and trusts, assisting in name changes, adoptions, administering probate estates, wrongful death claims and assisting clients in becoming guardians of persons and estates. Our firm's focus on Criminal Defense focuses on felony and municipal trial work and assisting clients on appeals and...
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Neil Spike
Elyria, OH Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Miami School of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
Neil H. Spike is the owner and principal of The Spike Legal Group, LLC. in Avon, OH. Mr. Spike has been an attorney since 1997, and focuses his practice on estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, asset protection and general business law. He also represents clients in domestic relations matters (with an emphasis on prenuptial agreements and post decree/modifications of custody and support), defense of OVI/DUI and other misdemeanor/traffic related offenses, foreclosure defense and other civil litigation.
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Joseph Edwin Balmer III
Dayton, OH Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Brian Shonk
Canal Winchester, OH Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
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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Nicholas Robert Grilli
Canal Winchester, OH Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
A Focus on Families
Mr. Grilli is engaged in the general civil practice of law with an emphasis on:
Family law
Divorce
Dissolution
Post-decree matters
Paternity
Child custody
Child Support
Adoption
Oil and gas law
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Grilli is licensed to practice law in all courts of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He is also a member of:
The Fairfield County Bar Association
The Perry County Bar Association (past-president and current treasurer)
The Columbus Bar Association
The Ohio State Bar Association
Commitment to Community
Mr. Grilli offers his support to a variety of organizations, including:
Volunteer for free legal clinics in Fairfield and Perry counties
Offers pro-bono corporate counsel services for...
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Alan William Anderson
Amherst, OH Probate Attorney with 52 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Toledo
Probate Law including Estates, Wills, Adoptions, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Trusts
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Maxwell B. Newsome
Beavercreek, OH Probate Attorney with 1 year of experience
(937) 797-8500
4244 Indian Ripple Road
Suite 150
Beavercreek, OH 45440
Probate, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
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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Jarod Brannon Rose
Newark, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Jarod earned his bachelor’s degree in both political science and history from Bowling Green State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2019. While in law school Jarod participated on the executive board of Law Review and the Federalist Society. His practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business law, family law, domestic law, and commercial and real estate litigation.
Jarod is an active member in the community participating in the Young Leaders of Licking County, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the Licking County Bar Association, and other...
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George Lovett
Tipp City, OH Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Abbie Obenour
Worthington, OH Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
As a founding and managing partner of a women-owned law firm, attorney Abbie Obenour is particularly interested in efficient practice management, networking strategies for attorneys, women in the profession, and mentorship.
Areas of Practice
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Adoption
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Guardian Ad Litem
Education
– Capital University Law School
Honors: Order of the Curia
Honors: Felicia Beth Nektirz Juvenile
Law Fellow with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
Honors: Dean’s Award for Public Service
Concentration: Family Law
– The Ohio State University
Master of Public Health
Honors: University FellowshipConcentration:
Health Behavior Health Promotion
– The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude
Honors: College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence...
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Zachary Barnett Simonoff
Elyria, OH Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
Probate, Consumer and Criminal Defense
Cleveland State University and The George Washington University Law School
Zachary B. Simonoff has been representing people since his admission to the Bar in 1998. He generally represents the little guy but operates a general practice. His Motto is "I Defend Freedom One Client at a Time!!!" Zachary B. Simonoff proudly served in the the Reserve Component of the Army and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
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Carol Ann Fey
COLUMBUS, OH Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Divorce and Family
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Gregory Port
Columbus, OH Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
Attorney Gregory Port actively practices law in the areas of elder law, life care Medicaid planning, probate, estate planning and real estate. His experience and core values are the cornerstones of Port Legal as a specialized advocate for your interests.
Port Legal was formed to provide highly professional, valuable, and skilled legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. Our focus areas include: real estate, probate, estate planning, Medicaid, and elder care. If you're seeking guidance on issues in any of these areas of specialty, we have the knowledge and experience required to answer your questions.
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Andrea Christine Kryszak
Grafton, OH Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
Attorney Andrea C. Kryszak has been practicing law for more than ten years at Kryszak & Associates, which is formerly known as Lessing & Kryszak; the Law Offices of Robert E. Lessing, Jr.; and Lessing & White & Roig. She focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, Real Estate and Small Business law. Ms. Kryszak's commitment to the community is manifested by her involvement with the Lorain County Bar Association as a member of the Executive Committee (Vice President), the New Lawyer Committee (Chairperson), the Fee Arbitration Panel and the Judicial...
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Scott W. Paris
Westlake, OH Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Collections and Estate Planning
University of Akron
Attended the Ohio State University receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Graduated with a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2003. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2003 and licensed in the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Federal Appellate Court and the United States Supreme Court. Worked primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, civil litigation, appellate and both Federal and State creditor/debtor rights law.
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Richard M. Delzeith
Celina, OH Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Gilmore & Delzeith Co., LPA is a law firm headed by attorneys Matthew L. Gilmore and Richard M. Delzeith. Located in Celina, Ohio, our attorneys provide clients with professional and personalized service that is specific to each individual case. Our solid legal services are backed by countless years of experience and strong educational backgrounds. Proudly Serving Mercer County, Auglaize County, Van Wert County, and Darke County. Appointments Available. Let the knowledgeable and skilled attorneys at Gilmore & Delzeith Co., LPA take care of your legal needs. We practice broadly in many areas of law. Our areas of expertise...
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Tammi Jeanne Angle
Springfield, OH Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(800) 589-1801
333 North Limestone St., Suite 102
P.O. Box 1687
Springfield, OH 45503
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
Tammi practices in the areas of probate and estate planning, corporate law, real estate, and employment law. She also practices municipal law, serving as Solicitor for the Villages of South Vienna and Catawba. As an estate planner, Tammi supports her clients through the complicated process of identifying their assets and determining how they would like to transfer those assets to their family members, friends, and charities. She finds this work deeply satisfying “because of the relationships I develop with my clients. They feel comfortable talking openly to me about their lives, as they should. I make sure there is...
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Michael Joseph Zaino
Dublin, OH Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Dayton School of Law
I have practiced law for over 30 years, and enjoy my profession every day. My background in a wide variety of legal areas enables me to bring a big-picture view to a business matter or an estate planning session - and to be alert for specific pitfalls, as well.
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Edward (Ted) A Brown
Centerburg, OH Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
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Paul Joseph Kavanagh
Springfield, OH Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(800) 589-1801
333 North Limestone St., Suite 102
P.O. Box 1687
Springfield, OH 45503
Probate, Criminal Defense, Employment and Estate Planning
Ohio Northern University and University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
joined Cole Acton Harmon Dunn in 2002, after six years as a prosecutor. My litigation experience as a prosecutor has served my clients well in the courtroom. I represent my clients as I would want to be represented and have earned the trust of my clients, opposing lawyers, and Judges. My practice areas include civil litigation, probate litigation, estate planning, probate administration, and criminal defense. I also represents the Springfield Police Union, small businesses and governmental entities. When I am not in court, I stay busy with my wife, six children, and an occasional poker game.
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Carl Duane Sherrets
Dayton, OH Probate Attorney with 35 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Evin Z Bachelor
Celina, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Ohio State University - Columbus
Evin was born and raised in Celina, Ohio. He graduated from Celina High School in 2011, and went on to the Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's and Law Degrees.
After law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin's main responsibilities was to research how the law affects farmers and landowners, and then educate farmers and landowners through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the undergraduate Agribusiness Law course at Ohio State.
Evin began his career...
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Lisa Marie Christensen
London, OH Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
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Philip Adrian King
Worthington, OH Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
University of Cincinnati
13+ Years of Litigation Experience
Seven years spent as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) with the Corrections Unit in the Corrections Litigation (Criminal Justice) Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AG’s Office); over six years serving as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel (ADC) in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), an Ohio Supreme Court division.
2000 to Early ’07
The AG’s office: As an AAG specifically, I saw civil litigation brought by inmates, as well as that presented on behalf of committed youths. Employees of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitations and Corrections (DRC) and the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) required representation...
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Joseph Budde
Westerville, OH Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University
Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School
Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Ohio in 1983
29 years mortgage lending experience
Member of the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations
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Matthew John Hawley
Amherst, OH Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Juvenile and Workers' Comp
Central State University
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Richard James Makowski
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 46 years of experience
Probate, Administrative, Criminal Defense and Insurance Claims
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Kimberly K. Yoder
Rocky River, OH Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(216) 767-5055
20525 Center Ridge Road, Suite 133
Rocky River, OH 44116
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Cleveland State University
Providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and small businesses in the greater Cleveland area. Areas of practice include divorce and dissolution, small business, probate and estate planning, personal injury, and general civil law
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Diane Kappeler DePascale
Dayton, OH Probate Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Forty years of experience throughout Ohio in negotiating settlements, trials, and appeals.
Specialist in Family Relations Law
— Ohio State Bar Association board certified since Jan., 2005.
— Domestic Rel.: Divorce, Dissolution, Legal separation, or Annulment
Child custody, parenting time schedules, support & health care
Equitable division of marital property, and debt
Spousal support (formerly known as alimony)
— Juvenile: ...
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Jeremy M. Nicholas
Reynoldsburg, OH Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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Brian Kaiser
Bryan, OH Probate Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of Toledo
Our focus is on Bankruptcies in 3 States: Indiana, Ohio, & Michigan.
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Geoffrey Scott Kunkler
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Geoffrey Kunkler joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2014 and has been a Partner since 2018. His practice is centered around estate planning for individuals and business owners, as well as asset protection planning for retirees. He focuses primarily on the areas of estate planning, elder protection, estate administration, charitable and philanthropic planning and special needs planning. He also has extensive experience in conducting educational seminars on legal topics related to his expertise.
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Education
Geoff received his bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and master’s degree (M.A.) from Case Western Reserve University and his law degree (J.D.) from The Ohio State University...
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Thomas Mallory Jr
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Capital University Law School
We practice in the areas of real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, and estate planning. We value every client relationship, and our aspiration is to become your trusted advisors. We have been business owners and real estate developers ourselves, and we have been clients. We have families we want to provide for and to protect, just as our clients do. From these experiences, we understand the value of creative legal advice, decisive counsel, timely service, and zealous representation delivered with cost in mind.
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Douglas Roger Jackson
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
Douglas R. Jackson is the founding firm member of Jackson & Curtin with office locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. He received a B. A. degree, cum laude, from Ohio University. Mr. Jackson received his M.B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. degree from Captial University. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, former chairman of the American Cancer Planned Giving Council, and is a member of the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisory Group
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Jeffrey Allan Griffith
Columbus, OH Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
(888) 488-7878
First Merchants Bank Building, Suite 210
3650 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Katherine a.w. Gallagher
Wooster, OH Probate Attorney
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
Katherine has been a lawyer for 20 years, and has been a practicing transactional attorney for her entire legal career.
Focusing her practice primarily on probate and estate planning (wills/trusts and other important planning documents), Katherine also has substantial experience with contract drafting, evictions (landlord side), business formation and representation, collections, and political subdivisions.
Katherine does not handle criminal or domestic matters, but suggests you contact the Wayne County Ohio Bar Association or the Akron Bar Association for a referral if that type of assistance is needed.
Katherine does her best to be the kind of lawyer she'd like to...
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Barry Philip Reich
SPRINGFIELD, OH Probate Lawyer with 54 years of experience
(800) 589-1801
333 North Limestone St., Suite 102
P.O. Box 1687
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
Barry was born and reared in Urbana, Ohio, where his father was an independent businessman and his mother the secretary to the president of a large corporation; entrepreneurship is in his blood. In his 38 years of law practice, he has handled the purchase and sale of businesses ranging from as simple and small as the corner bar to as complex and large as a regional supermarket chain. Barry graduated from Otterbein College in 1967 and went on to Georgetown University Law Center where he obtained his law degree in 1970. During law school, he worked as an administrative...
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William Collins Hicks
Springfield, OH Probate Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(800) 589-1801
333 North Limestone St., Suite 102
P.O. Box 1687
Springfield, OH 45503
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Ohio State University - Columbus
Everywhere you look in Springfield you will see the evidence of real estate transactions that Bill has had a hand in. From acquisitions for our new downtown hospital, to corporate offices near Interstate 70, to the core block of downtown, to the Performing Arts Center, his work is everywhere. After 40 years of commercial and residential real estate deals and closings, it's no surprise. Bill’s wealth of experience extends through the full range of documents involved in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. He’s seen every deed, affidavit, lease, condominium agreement, and title search. Bill’s practice areas also...