One of 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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Truly cares and is extremely knowledgeable about the business. We used him and refer friends all the time.
ET BassSeptember 8, 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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“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
Estate Planning Tips & News
Estate Planning Advice on Social Media Isn’t All Garbage, But It Can Still Cost You Dearly
We all do it. We look to the internet for answers, solutions, and advice. And by now, most of us know that while it can be a valuable resource, it can also mislead or even provide dangerously incorrect information. The following article, from Kiplinger, published...
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Creating a Will
We all know we should have a will, but a will with mistakes, unclear language, or outdated provisions can sometimes be worse than having no will at all. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes people can make when creating a will. For your peace of mind, review your own will...
Why More Older Adults Are Renting — and Is It Really a Better Alternative to Downsizing?
I am an estate planning attorney, not a financial advisor. Still, since homeownership is often an important element in an estate plan, I thought this was a good article to share with everyone. I found it online at Kiplinger on 9/30/26. Rachael Green wrote it, and...
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