Practice Areas

To schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer on any of the many legal practice areas listed below, contact Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC by phone at 513-621-2100 or through this Web site.

Personal Injury

Representing both individuals and businesses, we negotiate or litigate personal injury claims involving:

• Auto/Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Public Transportation Accidents
• Negligence/Tort Claims
• Premises Liability
• Tenant Claims
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Birth Injuries
• Workers Comp
• Dangerous or Defective Products

Family Law

We offer comprehensive, caring services for families and individuals in the following areas:

• Divorce
• Dissolution
• Legal Separation
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Collaborative Family Law
• Child Custody, Support, and Visitation
• Spousal Support (“Alimony”)
• Adoption
• Paternity

Litigation

The tradition of our firm includes experienced representation of individuals and businesses in state and federal court, as well as through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including arbitration and mediation. Our trial lawyers litigate matters such as:

• Personal Injury
• Insurance Claims
• Business Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Employment Law
• College and University Law
• Consumer Law
• Creditor/Debtor Rights
• Real Estate Disputes
• Foreclosures
• Construction Law
• Family Law Disputes, including Divorce
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Insurance Agent and Broker Defense
• Environmental Claims
• Securities Litigation
• Taxation

Employment and Labor Law

We represent employers (including institutions and government entities) and, in a limited number of cases, employees, in a range of areas including:

• Discrimination or Harassment Claims
• Workers’ Compensation
• Common Law Claims
• OSHA Compliance and Litigation
• Wage and Hour Claims
• Personnel Policy and Compliance
• Arbitration and Collective Bargaining
• National and State Labor Relations
• Counseling

Estate Planning and Probate Administration

Our Ohio and Kentucky estate planning attorneys offer attentive, personalized service to individuals and families in areas related to estate planning and administration, as follows:

• Wills and Trusts
• Powers of Attorney
• Living Wills
• Healthcare Planning
• Gifting
• Tax Planning
• Special Needs Planning
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Probate Litigation
• Representation of Heirs
• Representation of Fiduciaries and Trustees
• Guardianship Issues

Elder Law

In issues relating to seniors, we advise and represent individuals and their families, as well as businesses, including nursing home facilities, in matters including:

• Special Needs Planning
• Wills, Trusts, and Living Wills
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Medicaid Planning and Applications
• Guardianships, including Contested Guardianships
• Asset Protection
• Asset Recovery
• Nursing Home Resident Rights
• Nursing Home Management and Compliance

Real Estate

We assist buyers and sellers, developers and lenders, investors and institutions, and lessors and lessees in real estate matters such as:

• Commercial Purchases and Leases
• Commercial Landlord / Tenant Issues
• Condominium Law
• Title Insurance
• Financing
• Residential Purchases and Sales
• Closings
• Sales Commission Issues
• Land Use and Zoning Issues
• Environmental Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Litigation

Business Organization and Transactions

A Cincinnati, Ohio business lawyer from Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC, will represent your business, whether it is a sole proprietorship, a large corporation, or a nonprofit, in areas such as:

• Creation of Business Entities
• Representation of Existing Businesses
• Drafting and Contract Review
• Lease Review
• Employee Benefits
• Intellectual Property, including Copyrights and Trademarks
• Securities and Loan Agreements
• Sale of Business Entities and Assets
• Recapitalization
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Joint Ventures

Finance and Taxation

We counsel and represent individuals and businesses in taxation matters including:

• Financial Planning
• Income Tax Advice
• Income Tax Preparation
• Tax Litigation
• Estate Tax
• Gift Tax
• Sales Tax
• Capital Gains Tax
• Real Estate Tax
• Corporate Taxation
• Tax Credit Financing (TCF)
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Nonprofit Law & Taxation

Institutional Law

We represent universities, tax-exempt organizations, and health care organizations and their officers, directors, and professional employees in a great many areas.

Professional Sports Contracts

We represent professional athletes in all areas, including contract negotiation, financial consultation, and endorsement and personal appearance negotiation.

To schedule a consultation with an experienced Cincinnati individual or business attorney, contact Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC, by phone or by E-mail through this Web site.