Practice Areas

I am passionate about helping my clients navigate the complex and often daunting world of law.

I understand that legal challenges can be stressful and confusing, and I am committed to providing my clients with friendly, approachable, and accessible services.

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, providing personalized and effective representation that you can trust. Whether you are facing a divorce, a child custody dispute, or a business transaction, I am here to help you achieve your desired outcome.

Adoption Law

While there are many things that an adoption agency is great for, an attorney is the only professional that can handle the legal side of an adoption. An attorney makes sure that every adoption is completed according to state and federal laws and to protect the rights of each individual in an adoption.

Because of this, an attorney’s services for either birthparents or the adoptive parents is a great help in every type of adoption, step-parent, foster to adopt, domestic infant adoptions, international adoption, and kinship adoption. Adoption attorneys provide guidance and support for their clients throughout the process, which can be both emotionally and legally challenging.

If you are considering adopting or placing a child, it is important to find an adoption lawyer who is experienced and knowledgeable in the law in your jurisdiction. A good adoption lawyer will be able to answer your questions, explain the process, and help you navigate the legal system.

Contract Law

Contract law is the practice area of law that deals with the making, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts. Contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more parties and can be for personal household use, such as a roommate agreement or post-nuptial agreement, or for business use such as an employment or severance agreement. They can be simple, like an agreement to buy a cup of coffee, or they can be complex, like a multi-million dollar business contract.

Lawyers assist their clients to draft, negotiate, and review contracts. They also advise their clients on their contractual rights and obligations, and they represent them in court if necessary. A good lawyer can help you to understand your rights and obligations, and can negotiate on your behalf to ensure the contract is fair and enforceable, and matches your understanding of the agreement.

Real Estate Law

Real estate law is the practice area of law that deals with the buying, selling, and leasing of property. Real estate lawyers help their clients with all aspects of real estate transactions. Real estate lawyers can help their clients avoid costly mistakes and to ensure that their transactions are completed smoothly and efficiently.

Real estate lawyers can help you with all aspects of a real estate transaction, including:

Drafting and negotiating contracts
Preparing leases or land installment contracts
Conducting title searches
Resolving title disputes
Preparing deeds and other documents needed
Acting as an Escrow Agent
Assisting and guiding you with 1031 transaction requirements; and
Closing the transaction

If you are considering buying, selling, or leasing property, it is important to consult with a real estate lawyer to discuss your options and to protect your rights.

Business Law/Small Business Planning

Business law is the practice area of law that deals with the legal aspects of starting, running, selling or closing a business. Business lawyers help their clients with a wide range of issues, including:

Choosing a business structure
Drafting and negotiating contracts
Complying with government regulations
Protecting intellectual property
Handling employment issues
Preparing succession planning
Resolving disputes

If you are serious about your business, it’s important to invest in a good business lawyer. A good business lawyer can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is the practice area of law that deals with the transfer of assets and the management of financial or medical affairs when you may be unable to do so. Estate planning lawyers help their clients to create and implement estate plans that meet their individual needs and goals.

Estate planning is important for people of all ages. This includes college age children, many parents are shocked to discover they need a power of attorney or health care directive to continue to assist their children.

A well-crafted estate plan can help ensure that you get to select agents to assist with financial decisions or medical decisions if needed and that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Estate planning lawyers can help you with a variety of tasks, including:

Drafting a will or trust
Appointing guardians for your minor children
Creating a power of attorney and advance healthcare directives
Planning for charitable giving
Avoiding probate when advisable to do so

Estate planning can be a complex process, but it is important to take the time to create a plan that meets your needs. An estate planning lawyer can help you to understand your options and to create a plan that is right for you.

Family Law

Family law is a practice area of law that deals with legal issues that arise in the context of family relationships. This can include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and domestic violence. Family law can be a complex and emotional area of law, but it is important for families to have access to qualified legal representation to protect their rights.

Family lawyers understand the unique challenges that families face, and they are committed to helping their clients achieve the best possible outcome in their cases. They can help their clients to understand their legal rights and options, and they can represent them in court if necessary.

Family lawyers understand that going through a divorce or other family legal matter can be a stressful and emotional experience. They are there to support their clients and to help them navigate the legal process.

Family lawyers can help with a variety of family law issues, including:

Divorce
Child custody
Child support
Alimony
Paternity
Domestic violence
Adoption
Grandparents' rights
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

If you are facing a family law issue, it is important to speak with an experienced family lawyer as soon as possible. A good family lawyer can help you to understand your legal rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

Guardianships

A guardianship lawyer is an attorney who represents individuals or organizations in proceedings for a legal guardianship process. Guardianship attorneys may also be appointed by a court to represent individuals who are contesting a guardianship. Guardianship lawyers can help you navigate the legal process whether you are seeking to become a guardian or contesting a guardianship.

Guardianship lawyers can help with a variety of Guardianship issues or needs, including:

Guardianship lawyers understand that going through a guardianship process can be a stressful and emotional experience for everyone involved. They are there to support their clients and to help them navigate the legal process.

Civil Appeals

A civil appellate attorney is someone who is either to correct a trial court decision or defend a trial court decision for a non-criminal matters case. If representing the appellant – the party who appeals – the lawyer will look for errors in law or procedure at trial. When representing the respondent – the party who responds to the appeal – the lawyer generally tries to refute alleged errors.

Civil Appeals lawyers can help with a variety of issues, including:

Ensuring that the correct law was applied to the trial court’s decision
Attempting to change or clarify case law
Review the trial record, including motions, evidence, and exhibits from the trial court to identify issues
Draft appellate briefs and responses
Oral argue your case before the Court of Appeals
Advocate and support the client’s goals

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At Bollinger Ohio Law we provide personalized representation in adoption, family law, small business, and real estate. We prioritize communication and transparency to make the process stress-free for you.