Cincinnati’s Top Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer
Partner in the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, a law firm serving greater Cincinnati, Ohio and Southwest Ohio.
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David helped us with our wills and other estate planning. He is an extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. David made it easy to explain such delicate and important matters.... read more
David HarrisFebruary 13, 2026
Ratings & Accreditations
David proudly served as the 2021-2022 President of the Ohio State Bar Association & is a partner at the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer.
2022 Winner of Make a Difference Award
David proudly recieved the 2022 Difference Maker Award from the American Bar Association. This award honors an attorney living or deceased who made a significant contribution to the legal profession through service to the profession (i.e. frequent activities in bar associations, committees and services).
I want you to know…
I devote the vast majority of my law practice to estate planning, probate, and trust administration. This focused commitment allows me to deliver the highest level of service possible. I help clients protect, and ultimately distribute, their hard-earned assets through estate planning.
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Do you need a will?
Creating a will can be a loving act, giving you peace of mind that you are saving your heirs both time and trouble. If you do not have a will, the probate court will rely on the state’s intestate law to figure out how, and to whom, your assets should be distributed. There are many ways to protect your assets for your loved ones, having a will is the first step.
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Last Will & Testament
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“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
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The Potential Real Cost of a DIY Will
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Celebrity Estate Planning: Rich & Famous Misfires Part One
I think we all find it somewhat fascinating that celebrities who appear to have all the resources for the best legal advice money can buy make so many missteps with their estate plans. This article, provided by the ABA back in June of 2025 and written by several...
Four Tips on How to Discuss Your Death with Your Loved Ones
Summer is here, and the living is easy. Right? Maybe your kids are grown, and you're visiting them, or they're visiting you. Or maybe you have a big house on the beach for all of you. Things are relaxed, and everyone is having fun. And here I am about to tell you that...
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