Practice Areas

A well-drafted will is the foundation of nearly every estate plan. It puts your wishes in writing, names the people you trust to carry them out, and gives your family clear direction during a difficult time.

I help you create a will that names guardians for minor children, designates an executor, and distributes your assets exactly as you intend. Every will I draft is built to hold up under the law and to spare your loved ones from avoidable confusion and conflict.

A trust gives you control and flexibility that a will alone cannot. The right trust can help your family avoid the time and expense of probate, keep your affairs private, and provide for beneficiaries on your terms, including children, family members with special needs, and future generations.

I counsel clients on revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and specialty trusts, and I help you choose and properly fund the structure that actually fits your goals.

Real estate is a cornerstone of my practice. I represent owners, buyers, sellers, and developers in residential and commercial transactions, deed preparation and transfers, and commercial and residential development, including specialized matters such as cell tower leases.

With a background in business and tax, I help you complete these transactions correctly the first time and avoid costly title and transfer problems down the road.

Land-use and zoning decisions can make or break a project. I help property owners and developers navigate subdivision regulations, comprehensive plan requirements, variances, and the local approval process.

Drawing on more than two decades of service on the Kenton County Planning Commission, I bring a deep, practical understanding of how the local planning and zoning process actually works.

Estate planning is more than a single document. It is a coordinated set of decisions about your property, your health care, and the people who matter most. Beyond wills and trusts, I prepare the powers of attorney and advance health care directives that let you choose who speaks for you if you cannot speak for yourself.

When a loved one passes away, I also guide executors, administrators, and families through the probate process step by step, from the initial filings to distributing assets and closing the estate.

A family business deserves the same care as the family itself. As both an attorney and a business owner, I help owners form and structure their companies, handle everyday corporate and contract matters, and plan for an orderly transition to the next generation.

Coordinating your business and estate planning together helps protect both what you have built and the people who depend on it.