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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Wondering if you need an estate plan?
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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.”
Estate Planning Tips & News
Estate Planning – Do Not Let it Scare You!
This 11 point, “Don’t Be Afraid of Estate Planning” appeared online on 3/23/22 at CoastalView and was written by Sarah Sanders. It helps to sort out the basics for those who are suffering from “estate planning jitters”. Read on for what she recommends. ...
Estate Planning in Reverse.
The article titled, "Reverse Estate Planning? There's Such A Thing, And It's A Good Strategy For Some Families" was featured in Forbes 3/14/22 and written by Bob Carlson. It presents a different slant on estate planning not often addressed. If you are in a...
Estate Planning. What is It?
Here is a great primer on estate planning. A good read for anyone who wants to feel comfortable with an overall understanding before contacting their estate planning attorney to begin the process. The article," What is Estate Planning?" appeared online at...
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