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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 Harris Avatar David Harris
February 13, 2026

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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.

How can I help you?

Wondering if you need an estate plan?
An estate plan will make things as easy as possible for your loved ones when you die. Estate plans include basics like a will, healthcare directives and appointments of executors. You may also want to include a trust. It all depends on your unique needs and wants.
Need help with probate?
First … probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate after their death. The complexity of the probate process depends on whether the individual had a will and trust, or not.  Even when everything is in order, probate can still be challenging
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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“David was outstanding to work with. He is smart, thorough and treated me with respect.”

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New Year’s Resolutions for Retirees for 2022

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If you are retired or getting near to that point, here is some good advice for your New Year's Resolutions. Of course, as an estate planning attorney, I agree with goal #4 and encourage you to review, or create, your estate plan if you don't have one, in 2022.    Here...

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Start the New Year by Creating a Life Book

I just ran across the article online and think it is a great idea for many folks and just in time for the New Year.  Read on!  When we think of starting a new year, we often associate that change with resolutions. Many people choose the New Year as an opportunity to...

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