$ 400-400 per hour
Barbara Thornell Ginn
About Barbara
Biography
Barbara Ginn is an attorney who practices exclusively in the areas of adoption and assisted reproductive technology law.
Barbara is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted-Reproduction Attorneys.
Barbara earned a B.S. Degree in Marketing from Northern Kentucky University in 2003, with a minor in Business Administration. Barbara earned her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2006, graduating a semester early and completing a concentration in employment law. Barbara has been a practicing attorney in the State of Ohio since 2008 and the State of Florida since 2019. Barbara has concentrated her practice almost exclusively on adoption since 2010, and around 2021 Barbara expanded her practice to include assisted reproductive technology. Barbara’s practice includes representation of birth parents, prospective adoptive parents, private adoption agencies, inteded parents, gestational carriers, donors, recipients, and more. Barbara’s vocational experience includes interstate (ICPC) adoption; contested adoption; re-finalization of international adoption (as well as registrations of foreign births); private agency adoption, independent adoption; family member adoption; adult adoption; stepparent adoption, relative adoption, special-needs adoption, appeals, gestational surrogacy agreements, donor agreements, and more.
Barbara is currently licensed to practice law in Florida and Ohio.
Foster + Bloom Family Formation Law Group is the nation's most experienced law firm dedictated to family formation. Foster + Bloom is currently located in 14 jurisdictions and growing!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
80%
17 years
Family
20%
5 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 6 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 17 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Foster + Bloom Family Formation Law Group
5660 Strand Ct. Unit #A251, Naples, FL, 34110
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Posted by Connor | April 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Would Recommend Over and Over! :)
Barbara has been absolutely wonderful during every step of our adoption. We were matched with our birthmother when she was very far along, so we did not have as much time to prepare and were not as knowledgeable as we wish we would have been, but she was there to answer every question that we had and...
Posted by Jessica | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Excellent Adoption Attorney
I cannot say enough about how incredible Barbara is! She put me at ease during our initial call and I knew right away she was the person to help with our interstate adoption. Barbara is highly knowledgeable, in fact, the attorney in the other state made a point to compliment this to me after they spo...
Barbara Ginn
Replied last April 06, 2016Thank you so much for your kind review, Jessica. I absolutely loved working with your family, and I wish you complete happiness!
Posted by Melissa | July 29, 2015 | Adoption
Awesome experience
We had the pleasure of working with Barbara during the adoption process for our youngest child. She was wonderful to work with and always went above and beyond what we expected of her! She truly was a blessing to us. Anyone that chooses her as their lawyer will be choosing VERY wisely!
Barbara Ginn
Replied last July 29, 2015Thank you so much for your kindness, Melissa! I hope your amazing family is doing wonderfully!
Posted by Angela | July 29, 2015 | Adoption
Excellent choice for Family Law
Barb's knowledge and communication helped our family through what can sometimes be the difficult process of adoption. She was professional and at the same time, supported us like a friend. We would recommend her to ANYONE seeking family legal services.
Barbara Ginn
Replied last July 29, 2015Thank you so much for your kind review, Angela! I hope your beautiful family is doing wonderfully!
Posted by Kim | July 27, 2015 | Adoption
Complicated adoptions
We didn't have your typical adoptions and it got complicated at times. At least to us it was, but Barbara handled everything for us and kept us up to speed on all the details. I would highly recommend her for your adoptions!
Barbara Ginn
Replied last July 27, 2015Thank you for your kindness. I am so happy for your beautiful family!
Barbara Thornell Ginn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Ginn is passionate, extremely knowledgeable, honest, competent, hardworking and thorough. She’s great!"
"Attorney Ginn is a very caring and passionate lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of adoption and juvenile law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the most knowledgable attorneys in adoption law in the area. She is very honest, competent, and hardworking."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is a great attorney who is passionate about the work she does. I would highly recommend her in this area! In fact, I send all of my referrals to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together several times and I have found her to be highly intelligent, ethical and well versed in adoption law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara Ginn is the premier adoption attorney in the Greater Cincinnati area. She represents her clients with confidence and compassion. I recommend her to anyone going through the adoption process."
"Barbara is a dedicated attorney. She provides her clients with excellent representation!"
"Barbara Ginn is a fantastic attorney. She is passionate, thorough and dedicated. Her work product is excellent. She is passionate about adoption and helping children find forever homes. She's an excellent attorney"
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Melissa Kroener
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Olivia Smith
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James Hodges
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Experience
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Founding Member, Foster + Bloom Family Formation Law Group
2019 - 2025
Attorney, Tate Healey Webster
2015 - 2015
Partner/Attorney, Ginn & McClain, LLC
2015 - 2019
Owner/Attorney, Ginn Law Office, LLC
2010 - 2015
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Barbara Thornell Ginn
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss
Associations
2019 - Present
Florida Adoption CouncilMember
2015 - Present
Academy of Adoption & Assisted-Reproduction AttorneysFellow
2012 - Present
Ohio Adoption Law RoundtableMember
Education
2006
Northern Kentucky University-Salmon P. Chase College of Law
J.D.
Speaking Engagements
2024
The Winds of Change in Adoption Law- Toto, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!
Contested Cases-Discovery
2016
Change and Children of Change - Ohio Adoption Roundtable
Adoption: Preserving Issues for Appeal
2016
A Paralegal's Guide to Adoption Law
A Paralegal's Guide to Adoption Law
2015
National Business Institute - Advanced Issues in Adoption Law
Advanced Issues in Adoption Law
2015
National Business Institute - Adoption Law
Adoption Law
2015
Focus on Youth
Adoption and Juvenile Law
2015
Contested Adoption - When We Differ - Ohio Adoption Roundtable
Service Issues in Adoption
2014
The Tie that Binds – Voluntary Post Adoption Contact Agreements
Post Adoption Contact Agreement (PACA) Panel
2014
Paralegal Course at UC Clermont
Adoption Law
2014
Ohio Adoption Roundtable
Ethical Considerations for Attorneys: Fee Agreements & Billing
2013
Clermont County Bar Association
Ethical Considerations for Attorneys: Billing and Fees
Publications
2024
Tate Healey Webster
Navigating the Senate’s Decision on the Right to IVF Act
2023
Tate Healey Webster
Hospital Packing List for Adoptive Parents
2023
Tate Healey Webster
Social Security Benefits for Children in Foster Care
2023
2023
Tate Healey Webster
Is It Too Late To Adopt? The Adoptee Is An Adult.
2021
Tate Healey Webster
How to Choose Your Adoption Attorney
2021
Tate Healey Webster
What No One Tells You About Adoption
2021
Tate Healey Webster
Subsidy Series Part 1: Resources to Adopt My Grandchild
2021
Tate Healey Webster
Subsidy Series Part 2: Social Security Survivor’s Benefits & Adoption Subsidy
2021
2020
Tate Healey Webster
Evidence of United States citizenship is important for your adopted child
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English
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Q&A
Is there a time frame my daughter and her husband have to wait before he can start parental adoption in the state of ohio
13 Aug 2018
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II want to adopt my wifes daughter?
11 Aug 2018
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What steps do I need to take to adopt my friends baby?
08 Aug 2018