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David Hershel Lefton

Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co. LPA β€’ Cincinnati, OH
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Contact

Email
Phone
(513) 650-7522
Address
3074 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45209, US

Professional

About

David is an equity partner in the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie and Schlemmer. David strives to provide, both clients and the residents of Cincinnati, and surrounding areas, with quality estate planning, probate and business services and resources. To help people better understand estate planning, he writes a monthly law column in Hyde Park Living Magazine, has a blog and newsletter. To learn more about David Lefton and how his practice can help you achieve your estate planning goals, visit . You will find access to his monthly newsletter archive, a free newsletter subscription and blog updates to help keep you abreast of changes in the law, timely planning topics and educational information as it relates to estate planning, wealth protection, estate tax planning and more.

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
1987 University of Dayton law
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Ohio Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters 2010 Service to Others, American Bar Association - GP/Solo Division 2007 GP/Solo Division Chairs Award, American Bar Association - GP/Solo Division
Publications
N/A Ohio State Bar Association Contributing author to the 13th edition of the OSBA's popular book, The Law and You. N/A Hyde Park Living Columnist Hyde Park Living Magazine
Associations
2014 - Present Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati (RMHC) Member Development Committee 2013 - Present Ohio State Bar Foundation Membership Committee 2011 - Present American Bar Association Chair, Director Division 2 GP/Solo Division 2011 - Present Cincinnati Arts Association Board of Trustees 1988 - Present Cincinnati Bar Association Member
Speaking
2011 Professionalism and Practical Pointers for Minding Your Own Business Legal Professionalism 2008 Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important Probate Administration 2006 Estate Planning Basics Estate Planning
Updated: Mar 08, 2026