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Contact
Email
info@davidlefton.com
Phone
513-339-7526
Website
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Address
OH, 45209-1723, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Ohio1987U.S. Supreme Court2007U.S. District Court Southern District of OhioU.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
About
For more than 20 years David Lefton has helped his clients protect their financial futures, provide for their heirs, handle business and real estate concerns (including foreclosure difficulties) and resolve other legal problems. Combining personalized service and insightful advice, he has earned the highest ethical standards and professional ability rating that is given to lawyers by the respected Martindale-Hubble Directory. David also is a leader in activities of both the Ohio State Bar Association and American Bar Association, and is involved in a variety of community service activities. David's practice centers around helping individuals of all ages and their families achieve their estate planning goals. He understands that his clients want to avoid probate while minimizing estate taxes and significant administrative expenses, and helps settle matters quickly to best benefit the heirs. In addition to his experience at all the financial aspects of estate and asset management, David approaches such sensitive personal planning issues as guardianships, powers of attorney and family business succession with tact and skill. To help people better understand estate planning, he writes a monthly law column in Hyde Park Living Magazine . Using his financial and real estate experience, David leads a team of BPBS attorneys who represent the interests of homeowners associations, condominium associations and lenders in foreclosure actions in Ohio courts. Managing cases from complaint to sale, he offers comprehensive foreclosure assistance to identify title issues, propose and implement solutions, and make certain that client interests are protected. As a trusted counselor to many individuals and organizations, David has the breadth of experience to handle a variety of other legal issues. That includes advising for-profit and non-profit start-up and established businesses on their organization, operations and transactions; representing home buyers and sellers; and helping injured victims of motor vehicle accidents. David’s peers have recognized his professional abilities by endorsing him for a wide range of bar association leadership responsibilities. He is currently Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Section, making him one of the few lawyers in the history of the OSBA’s largest section to serve as Chair for two different non-successive terms. Since 2000 David has been active in both Section and OSBA governance, having: At the national level of professional activity, David was honored at the 2010 ABA general convention with a “Service to Others” Award in recognition for his involvement in the Bar and in the community. He has played a significant role in the ABA’s professional development activities for solo and small firm lawyers, having served as Chair of Programming for the ABA’s GP/Solo Division and as a member of the ABA’s Commission on Continuing Legal Education. In addition to his formal efforts to expand continuing legal education opportunities, David is a frequent speaker and writer for local, regional and national legal and professional organizations about estate planning and business topics. David is married, has 2 children and devotes his personal time to his family and using his abilities to improve the lives of people throughout the region. He serves as Co-Chair for the Planned Giving Council of the FreeStore FoodBank of Greater Cincinnati, working with other lawyers and financial executives to promote charitable giving in support of the FreeStore. During the past decade he has helped lead the youth programs of the Greater Sycamore Soccer Association (GSSA) in the Sycamore School District as a Board Member and coach in the GSSA’s Recreational and Select Programs and currently serves as its President. In summary, David is a compassionate and competent attorney, dedicated to his clients, his profession, his family and community.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio, 1987 | J.D. | Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, 1984 | B.S. | Honors: Dean's List | Major: Business Administration
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
For Economics of Law Practice in Ohio, 2004 | Annual Award given to one member from around the country in recognition of exceptional service and leadership to the Division, 2007 | Annual Award given to member of the Division in recognition for outstanding service to others, both in the bar association and community, 2010 | State of Ohio Bar Admissions, 1987 | ABA Presidential Appointment to the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral as a member. The Committee provides support and assistance to local public service lawyer referral programs that provide legal services to the public., 2023 | Member of the American Bar Association Select Committee which reviews the overall functioning of the House with respect to the role of the individual delegate (including reviewing conflict of interest or other allegations against a delegate), effective use of the House’s time through an ongoing review of House customs and procedures. The Select Committee has ongoing administration of the new members orientation program; continuing preparation and distribution of the pre-meeting “Sneak Preview” and post-meeting “Select Committee Report ” to members., 2023 | Ohio State Bar Association Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, 2017 | Director, Division 2 ABA Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division, 2017 | Chair, OSBA Economics of Law Survey, 2017 | Chair, American Bar Association - General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, 2016 to 2017., 2017 | Ohio State Bar Association - Trust, Probate and Estate Planning Council District One Representative Funeral; Burial Instructions Committee Member, 2001 - 2010, 2017 | U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2017 | Council Chair, Chair of Programming for the Annual Meeting, and Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Technology Conference, Ohio State Bar Association, 2017 | District 1 Representative to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Govenor. Elected to 3 year term commencing in 2017 at District 1 Annual meeting in March 2017. The 24-member Board of Governors meets throughout the year to manage the OSBA’s business affairs, set policy, review pending legislation and conduct other business on behalf of OSBA members., 2017 | Chair, Ohio State Bar Association (1999 to present) Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Council | Chair, American Bar Association - Commission on Continuing Legal Education, 2007-2011 | U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio | Cincinnati Bar Association | Member, OSBA Judicial Election Campaign Judicial Advertising Monitoring Committee | American Bar Association - Standing Committee on Group and Prepaid Legal Services (API), 2011 - present | President, Ohio State Bar Association | United States Supreme Court
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