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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.”

Estate Planning Tips & News

6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit

6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit

The following article summarizes what I sometimes find myself cautioning my clients about, leaving unwanted assets to heirs. This article appeared in Kiplinger online on 8/17/23 and was written by David Rodeck & Elaine Silvestrini.  "Leaving these assets to...

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Estate Planning: Good, Better & Best in Cincinnati OH

Estate Planning: Good, Better & Best in Cincinnati OH

As an estate planning attorney here in Cincinnati, I always recommend clients have the right estate plan for them, their unique situation, and goals. And for most clients, particularly those with significant assets and heirs, that would likely be a comprehensive plan...

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Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

I could have written the following article from NewsANYWAY, 8/16/23, by Lindsey Bensen. I am 100% in agreement with every point—all good information for anyone considering an estate plan. And I hope you are thinking about it and will contact me when you're...

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