Cincinnati’s Top Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer
Partner in the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, a law firm serving greater Cincinnati, Ohio and Southwest Ohio.
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David helped us with our wills and other estate planning. He is an extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. David made it easy to explain such delicate and important matters.... read more
David HarrisFebruary 13, 2026
Ratings & Accreditations
David proudly served as the 2021-2022 President of the Ohio State Bar Association & is a partner at the law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer.
2022 Winner of Make a Difference Award
David proudly recieved the 2022 Difference Maker Award from the American Bar Association. This award honors an attorney living or deceased who made a significant contribution to the legal profession through service to the profession (i.e. frequent activities in bar associations, committees and services).
I want you to know…
I devote the vast majority of my law practice to estate planning, probate, and trust administration. This focused commitment allows me to deliver the highest level of service possible. I help clients protect, and ultimately distribute, their hard-earned assets through estate planning.
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Do you need a will?
Creating a will can be a loving act, giving you peace of mind that you are saving your heirs both time and trouble. If you do not have a will, the probate court will rely on the state’s intestate law to figure out how, and to whom, your assets should be distributed. There are many ways to protect your assets for your loved ones, having a will is the first step.
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Estate Planning
Last Will & Testament
Living Trust
Probate & Trust Admin
“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”
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Why Americans on the move need to stop and review their estate planning documents
Between 7 and 8 million Americans move to a different state annually. Given everything involved in a major relocation, it is not surprising that many fail to update their wills and other estate planning documents after the move. That can prove to be a huge mistake...
The Holidays; Not Ideal but Maybe Necessary
If you're like me, this year has flown by, and now here we are, two months remain in 2025, and the holidays are fast approaching. If 2025 is the year you promised yourself you would get an estate plan done — or maybe update the one you already have —and...
Five Estate Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
The following is an informative article if you're considering working on your estate plan. I found it at Kiplinger online. Written by MP Dunleavey, and it was most recently updated on 10/29/25. "The one thing Ann J. can say for certain about her mother's estate plan...
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