Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Wills, Litigation, Trusts, Courts, Personal Injury, Powers of Attorney, Wrongful Death, Elder Law, Loan Modifications, Guardianship, Medical Malpractice, Social Security…, Small Business, Accounting, Evictions, Accountant, Former Police Officer, Real Property, Divorce, Divorce Planning, Dissolution, Legal Services, Land Acquisition, Landlord, Business Planning, Custody, Probate, Trust Management, Living Wills, Tenant, School Administration, Tax Preparation, Tax, Tax Law, Elder Care, Medicaid, Child Support, Collections, Debt Collection, Reverse Mortgages, Residential Mortgages, Short Sales, Living Trusts, Leases, Auto Accidents
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  This is not an easy endeavor, but our lawyers in Columbus, Ohio, can simplify it for you. Guardianships start by filing a petition, along with other required documents in probate court that we will acquire for you. You should not go at this alone because it is a complicated legal matter that involves a great deal of court controls and ongoing filing requirements. Guardianship can even cross into other areas of law that you may need advice for including...
• Spousal Support
  My practice has transitioned over the last few years. The largest area of practice is Estate Planning (helping families prepare for a death and minimize legal work needed following a death in their family) and helping families with legal work necessary after a death in their family. It’s referred to as “Probate” work. However, with proper planning, it should be referred to as Probate/non-Probate legal work. I have helped families in hundreds of cases from large, complex matters to small non-complex matters. The people that you plan for will likely be your family. We can help you make a plan to greatly help your family minimize necessary legal work or leave it to the Ohio statute of descent and distribution. We still represent clients in Domestic Relations matters (divorce, dissolution, legal separation, custody, shared parenting, contempt, spousal support), Real Estate matters (buy/sell real estate, lease – residential/commercial, land installment contracts both preparation and enforcement by forfeiture, mortgages, foreclosure), Probate, Probate avoidance, Estate Planning (Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Survivorship, Transfer on Death), Probate Court litigation, Will Contest, Elder Law, Medicaid planning, Guardianships, Business matters (business formation, LLC, Partnership, incorporation, operating agreements, collection, collection defense), Notary Public, Insurance, some criminal defense, traffic OVI / DUI defense, Social Security appeal, SSI appeal.
• Legal Separation
• Annulment
  Divorce isn’t something people, but divorce occurs to couples that are married. The divorce process can be painless or painful based on. However, you will find records that people from the divorce proceedings or individuals have to upgrade, for example, their Will. In Ohio, the legislation provides that when a settlement is reached a divorce, annulment or separation, the Will is revoked. It is vital to have the Will revised by a lawyer.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
  Rathburn & Associates offers the following legal services; probates & estates, wills, trusts, estate planning, social security disability, real estate, divorce, dissolution, custody, personal injury, collections & defense, ovi, dui & traffic. Read More about Rathburn & Associates>>
• Wrongful Death
  Providing experienced, responsive and personalized legal services in Central Ohio Dennis Rathburn, Attorney at Law near you in Canal Winchester Ohio, has committed to you and trusted by people throughout Central Ohio. With his over three decades of expertise, we can confidently explain the challenges and all of the risks and outcomes to bring a detailed view of your situation. He places a high emphasis on the best way of handling each of his clients’ cases and responding when you need help. Our law firm near you in Canal Winchester Ohio is adept in handling probate, and accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, national family law wills, powers of attorney, health care records, and more. We maintain and deepen our knowledge in such practice areas and to stay up-to-date on other developments and statutory changes. Dennis Rathburn, Attorney at Law, can help you with...
• Sex Crimes
  “A great family and real estate lawyer practice in Groveport. Very helpful. If you need an attorney near you in Groveport, OH, this couple will help you, and they won’t try to rape you with all kinds of costs. They are good people, and they tried to do their best for their clients. Thanks so much for all your hard work.”

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Tax and Obligation preferences are businesses over proprietorship or the primary reason. A company or corporate law attorney will have the ability to assist you in selecting which organizational arrangement is suitable for your company best.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  A Limited Liability Company is a form of business organization that unites the pass-through taxation of a sole proprietorship using the limited liability of a company. An LLC is taxed as the LLC isn’t a separate thing, just like a sole proprietor who has to report losses and profits in their private tax returns. On the other hand, the owner of this LLC cannot be held liable like a sole proprietor could be held responsible, as LLCs have a”corporate shield.” This shield isn’t complete; then the operator is going to be held responsible when the owner of an LLC devotes a private act that’s prohibited or negligent. Contact us to get any help with your Business Planning and Business Law.
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Contingent Fees: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Some Collections, Some Civil Litigation cases, Inquire, please.
• Employment Discrimination
  If that is the case, it’s very important to seek advice from with an experienced employment law attorney on your rights under other legislation and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Workers are also protected against many kinds of workplace discrimination. If you believe you’ve experienced harassment or discrimination at work due to sexual orientation, handicap, pregnancy, religion, age, sex, race, national origin, or other motives, you should seek counsel. Pursuing a claim of employment discrimination is a complex process, and it’s essential to be represented...

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  “An estate plan does not have to be complicated to work correctly, something our professionals at Rathburn & Associates are prepared to prove. When you’re ready to take the first step, visit our real estate law firm in Columbus, Ohio. We will talk with you, understand what your family makeup is — such as next of kin and heirs at law — and understand your financial goals for your family. Only by doing so can we help you understand how the law works and what options will best fit. – Dennis Rathburn “
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real estate transactions can be easier to complete than it sounds. Whether you are selling, buying, renting, or transferring ownership, you will need a qualified Real Estate Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio, to draw the proper paperwork for the transaction to go smoothly. Rathburn & Associates has the qualifications and experience to arrange negotiations, defend or prosecute on your behalf in court, and provide the proper documentation. Dennis Rathburn is a trustworthy advisor and real estate transaction lawyer on the following residential and commercial real estate processes...
• Eminent Domain
  Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Columbus Estate planning and probate laws in Ohio are complex, and the process can be time-consuming. A skilled estate planning lawyer can Columbus; OHO can provide valuable guidance for you and your loved ones. Mr. Rathburn has experience in assisting clients in formulating and executing Columbus estate planning objectives, and he can handle the most sensitive and challenging scenarios. Whether your legal matter involves estate planning, personal injury, or family law in Columbus, Ohio, we treat you and your situation with respect and compassion and provide you individual attention.
• Medical Malpractice
  Dennis Rathburn, Attorney at Law in Columbus, OH is committed to you and trusted by people throughout Central Ohio. With his over three decades of expertise, we can confidently explain the challenges and all of the risks and outcomes to bring a detailed view of your situation. He places a high emphasis on the best way of handling each of his clients’ cases and responding when you need help. Our law firm near you in Columbus, Ohio, is adept in handling probate, and accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, national family law wills, powers of attorney, health care records, and more. We maintain and deepen our knowledge in such practice areas and to stay up-to-date on other developments and statutory changes. Dennis Rathburn, Attorney at Law, can help you with...
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Are you incapable of going back to work because of a disability? Unfortunately, obtaining benefits from social security disability can be difficult, thus discouraging eligible recipients. Let an experienced social security disability attorney in Columbus, OH, help you with this approval procedure and increase your chances of getting a successful claim. The first question to ask is: Do you have a physical and mental health condition that has prevented or is expected to prevent you from being employed at any job for at least 12 months ? If so, you may be eligible to apply for social security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly benefits. You might even be able to collect a lump sum for retroactive “past-due” benefits. We do this work under federal social security law on a “contingent fee” basis. That means we don’t get paid unless we get a favorable award and benefits for you.
• Medicaid Planning
  As part of our estate planning practice, we can help you with the sometimes complex areas of elder law and Medicaid planning. We can explain trusts and their different forms and uses. A trust may be the way to plan for your potential need for Medicaid and possibly avoid probate. Alternatively, you can make them a planning tool for minors and persons with special needs, where we must work around and preserve disability benefits.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Rathburn & Associates is here to help protect your assets and family estate from Ohio Probate as much as possible. A significant part of our practice is helping families prepare for a death to occur with estate planning along with helping families with legal needs after a death. An estate plan does not need to be complex, and you can rely on our estate planning law firm in Columbus, Ohio, to assist you with creating one. Our legal team is highly experienced in legal matters that affect families both before and after a loved one has passed away.
• Wills
  The details of probate depend on whether the decedent (the person we are talking about) died testate or intestate. To be considered “testate”, you must have a valid last Will or Testament. Intestate is not to have such documentation. The Columbus probate lawyer, estate litigators, or probate litigators can handle the case if any beneficiary or other interested party contests the Will.
• Trusts
  A Revocable Living Trust is called trust, a trust, an inter-vivos trust, a grantor’s trust, and trust that was living. Even though there are lots of titles for a Revocable Living Trust, the role of these trusts is the same.
• Power of Attorney
  Ohio law provides that a person may establish power of attorney for healthcare and general purposes. A good, sound, power of attorney document can save your family and loved ones a great deal of time, energy, frustration, and money if you become incompetent or incapacitated.
• Probate
  Probate follows what is typically an emotional loss. Attorney Dennis Rathburn has three decades of experience in Ohio probate law and knows how to alleviate the stress of probate by directing executors and beneficiaries.

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
  Rathburn & Associates can help represent sellers and buyers of borrowers, landlords and tenants, investors, developers, builders, real estate, and owners of property in distinct parts of the housing marketplace. We represent clients in real estate taxation issues, such as filing and safeguarding Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) software, complaints against valuation, and exempt usage software. Our attorney could also represent clients before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and the Ohio Department of Taxation. We represent clients in use and zoning things, such as conditional use license applications, special assessment appeals, variances, and litigation.
• Debt Collection