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Charles Halle McClenaghan

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About Charles

The focus of my law practice to help my clients achieve their dreams and goals.

 I help clients in four  main areas;

 

Estate Planning- Most of us work hard all of our lives to provide a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. I help my clients avoid probate and achieve their goals with the fruits of their hard work. Whether it a legacy for their children, charitable contributions for a worthwhile charity, protections for a special needs child, protections for a surviving spouse or children, I provide the best plan and advise I can to make the client's dreams a reality.

 

Business- Many of my clients either own their own business or want to start a business. I help my clients select the best business entity for their situation and protect all involved with buy/sell agreements, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, leases, purchase contracts, and many other issues which confront business people.

 

Real Estate-I have been involved in all phases of real estate for over 35 years. As a major part of many estate plans, I work with clients to protect their homes, rental properties, farms, commercial properties, etc. In difficult economic times, strategies for ownership or sale may shift. Lease/Options, land contracts, quick evictions of non-paying tenants, etc. become more important.

 

Probate- Probate is time-consuming, costly, and can be very frustrating. I help Clients plan and prepare to avoid the probate whenever possible.

 

If you are someone who has worked hard to accumulate assets and wants to leave a legacy to someone with the least amount of tax and administrative costs and hassle, I can help.

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 35%

    Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate Avoidance, Business Succession Planning, Asset protection

    17 years, 200 cases

  2. Business: 30%

    Business formations (LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships) Contracts, Non-Compete and Confidentiality and Buy/Sell Agreements, Leases, Negotiations

    20 years, 250 cases

  3. Real estate: 20%

    Residential and Commercial Leases and Purchases, Options, Land Contracts, Deeds, Landlord /Tenant law, Negotiations

    40 years, 2,000 cases

  4. Probate: 15%

    Probate, guardianship, testate and intestate, administration

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

3956 Brown Park Drive
Suite B
Hilliard, OH, 43026

    Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

    210 Northtowne Court
    Newark, OH, 43056

    Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

    7240 Muirfield Drive
    Suite 100
    Dublin, OH, 43016

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing199803/28/2022
    OHActive197904/28/2022

    Professional misconduct

    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

    1. Indefinite Suspension
      issued in OH, 1989

      updated

      Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

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    Legal answers339
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Superb RatingAVVO2016
    Excellent Rated AttorneyAVVO2015
    Top AttorneyColumbus CEO Magazine2015
    Outstanding Service AwardBoard of Governors Buckeye Lake Yacht Club2012
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Of CounselLardiere McNair LLC2013 - Present
    PrincipalLaw Offices of Charles H. McClenaghan2007 - Present
    Vice PresidentAbn Amro Bank N.V.2001 - 2007
    Vice PresidentTriad Guaranty Insurance1998 - 2000
    Vice PresidentGTE Corporation1990 - 1998
    ManagerMortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation1983 - 1989
    AttorneyMayer, Johrendt and Cook, LPA1982 - 1983
    Commissioner of SecuritiesState Of Ohio1981 - 1982
    Superintendent of Real EstateState Of Ohio1980 - 1981
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Columbus Bar Association, Real Property CommitteeChair2015 - Present
    Creative Living (Non-Profit)Vice President of Trustee Development2009 - Present
    Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law SectionAttorney Member2005 - Present
    Columbus Bar AssociationAttorney Member2005 - Present
    Columbus Bar Association, Real Property CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
    Columbus Bar Association, Estate and GIft Tax CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
    Columbus Bar Association, Probate Court CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
    Florida Bar AssociationAttorney Member1998 - Present
    Athletic Club of ColumbusMember1979 - Present
    Buckeye Lake Yacht ClubBoard of Governors2008 - 2010
    Southeast Florida Morgage Bankers AssociationPast President1999 - 1999
    Federal National Mortgage Advisory BoardAdvisory Board1998 - 2000
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Columbus Bar Association Lawyers QuarterlyNew "Legal Trust" will attract Clients in and out of State2013
    WealthCounsel QuarterlyOhio's New Asset Protection Trust will attract Clients within and outside of Ohio2013
    Columbus CEO MagazineProperty Protection2013
    The Daily ReporterAttorney Endorses Bill to help Ohioans Protect Assets2012
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Capital University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1979
    Ohio UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1973
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Channel Six on Your SideAsk an Attorney2015
    Toledo Bar AssociationGrantor Trusts2015
    Toledo Bar AssociationOhio Legacy Trust Act Farmer's and Ranchers Estate Planning2014
    Columbus Bar AssociationAsk an Attorney2014
    Farmer's and Ranchers Estate PlanningOhio Legacy Trust Act2013
    Annual Estate Planning ConferenceEstate Planning Update2013
    Advisors Estate Planning UpdateEstate Planning 1012013
    Ohio Association of County Recorders ConferenceOhio's New Optional Personal Property Recording System2013
    Worthington Estate Planning CouncilOhio's New Legacy Trust Act2013
    Columbus Bar AssociationAsk an Attorney2013
    Dublin Recreation CenterOhio Legacy Trust Act2013
    Monthly MeetingOhio Legacy Trust Act2012
    Channel Six ABCAsk an Attorney2012
    Channel Six ABCAsk an Attorney2012
    Ohio House of RepresentativesOhio Asset Management Modernization Act2012
    HUD Housing SeminarHow to Purchase HUD Homes2012
    Channel Six on Your SideAsk an Attorney2012
    SeminarsEstate Planning Topics2011
    SeminarsVarious Estate Planning Topics2010
    Florida BankCommercial Real Estate1998
    College CourseReal Estate Law1998
    College CourseReal Estate Law1990
    National ConventionReal Estate Licensee Continuing Education1981
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Medicare AppealFinding by Administrative Judge that Medicare responsible for payment. Saved Client $7500.
    Licking County Board of RevisionSuccessful appeal saves Owner $25,000 per year in real estate taxes.
    Licking County Board of RevisionSuccessfully reduced value to $890,000 saving Client over $12,000 per year in real estate tax!!!

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    Disability policy and job

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    Setup of a Family Trust -estate planning

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    I would recommend Mr. McClenaghan in a heartbeat

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    Business Professional

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    Chas gets things done.

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    Lawyer Dianna Marie Anelli

    Dianna Anelli, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Charles and I have worked together on a case. He was very knowledgeable, most professional and a joy to work with.

    Lawyer Chad Mitchell Stonebrook

    Chad Stonebrook, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Charles is a dedicated member to the Ohio bar, and an excellent attorney. He's experienced, personable, and trustworthy. He provides a great legal experience from start to finish for you and your family.

    Lawyer Dianna Marie Anelli

    Dianna Anelli, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Charles and I have worked together on a case. He was very knowledgeable, most professional and a joy to work with.

    Lawyer Chad Mitchell Stonebrook

    Chad Stonebrook, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Charles is a dedicated member to the Ohio bar, and an excellent attorney. He's experienced, personable, and trustworthy. He provides a great legal experience from start to finish for you and your family.

    Lawyer Kevin Roger Bacon

    Kevin Bacon, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 3, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have worked with Charles on Estate and Trust matters and found him to be very knowledgeable and dependable and works very hard for his clients.

    Lawyer Joseph Edward Budde

    Joseph Budde, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 2, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Charles for over 30 years and have worked with him on many issues, cases and situations. He is thorough, detail-oriented and works hard to provide his clients with the best results possible.

    Lawyer Jeffrey Thomas Perry

    Jeffrey Perry, Litigation Attorney on Jul 25, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Charles is the sort of lawyer who puts others first. He's detail oriented, he gives accurate analysis, and he’s a true professional.

    Lawyer CL Huddleston III

    CL Huddleston, Business Attorney on Nov 30, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Chas and I met during law school and have known one another in politics, business and law (and as friends) for more than 30 years. He is a skilled and resourceful businessman and attorney who I am pleased to endorse for his work in business and estate planning.

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    George Arnold, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 24, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.I've known Chas for at least 30 years.He has an ex-cellent reputation in the community and amog his peers.He is attentive.and resposive to,his clients' needs.

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