Geoffrey Scott Kunkler

Geoffrey Scott Kunkler

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP • Columbus, OH
Estate PlanningPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 303-7403
Address
950 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43212, US

Professional

About

Geoff’s practice is centered around estate planning for individuals and business owners, as well as asset protection planning for retirees. He joined CPM Law in 2014. Geoff Kunkler has been a family wealth planning attorney since 2011. He focuses his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Business Planning, and Special Needs Planning. Kunkler has a wide variety of experience in conducting educational seminars on legal topics. Geoff is active in several organizations within his profession and community. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Columbus Young Professionals, The Arc of Ohio, and the National Aging in Place Council. Geoff is also a pro bono volunteer to provide legal services to veterans through Operation Legal Help Ohio and is a volunteer member of the Development/Marketing Committee for the Delaware County Foundation. Geoff received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Case Western University, and his law degree from The Ohio State University-Moritz College of Law. Geoff was born in Wooster, Ohio where his family still resides. In his free time, Geoff enjoys eating out and vacationing with his wife, Lauren, and playing with his dogs, Teddy and Mowgli. A former personal trainer, Geoff is a bit of a fitness nut and is currently focusing his efforts on CrossFit.

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
2016 American College Chartered Advisor in Philantropy 2011 Ohio State University Moritz College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2009 Case Western Reserve University MA - Masters 2008 Case Western Reserve University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2021 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers 2021 Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine 2021 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2020 Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine 2020 40 Under 40, Columbus Business First
Publications
2017 The Wealth Planner Estate Planning for Young Adults: Key Documents for Every Individual Over 18 Years of Age 2017 The Wealth Planner Success Stories: How the Use of a Charitable Trust Resulted in Substantial Tax Savings While Creating a Charitable Legacy 2016 Probate Law Journal of Ohio Considerations in Planning for and Administering Digital Assets 2016 The Wealth Planner Success Stories: How the Use of a Charitable Trust Resulted in Substantial Tax Savings While Creating a Charitable Legacy 2016 The Wealth Planner Basis Consistency and Reporting - A Brief Overview of the Proposed Regulations
Associations
2018 - Present Special Olympics Ohio, Board of Directors Member 2018 - Present Carlile Patchen & Murphy, Associate Committee Chair 2018 - Present Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council Member 2017 - Present Delaware County Foundation, Board of Directors Member 2017 - Present Professional Council - The Columbus Foundation Member
Speaking
2021 Financial Education Workshop Estate Planning 101 2020 Study Group VA Planning & Updates 2020 Financial Education Workshop Asset Protection Planning 2018 VA Planning & Updates VA Planning & Updates 2017 Professional Council Estate Planning and Administration of Digital Assets
Updated: Mar 08, 2026