Meet Paul J. Darpel

I'm Paul J. Darpel, an attorney in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. I've practiced here for more than thirty years and have run my own firm since 1997. My work centers on two areas: estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate; and real estate, including development and land use. I represent families, business owners, and developers throughout Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area.

My background bridges business and law. I hold both a law degree and an M.B.A. from the University of Kentucky, and over the years I've advised clients on matters where commercial and legal considerations are closely connected. Having built and operated companies of my own, I understand the financial and practical weight of the decisions clients face, along with the legal questions.

I'm also closely involved in the local community. I've served on the Kenton County Planning Commission since 2003, which has given me a thorough working knowledge of zoning, subdivision regulation, and the development approval process. That experience directly informs the counsel I provide on land use and real estate matters.

My approach is to keep things clear. Legal documents and contracts can be daunting if you don't work with them every day, so I make a point of explaining your options in plain terms and offering my candid assessment. The final decision is always yours.