Skip to main content
Charles Halle McClenaghan

Charles Halle McClenaghan

 This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

Avvo Rating 10  
  • Hilliard, OH
  • Licensed
Message
Practice areas
read more
Charles Halle McClenaghan
Charles Halle McClenaghan
Call
AboutReviewsCostContact

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 chil

Read more

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 35%

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

    12 years, 200 cases

  2. Business: 30%

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

    15 years, 250 cases

  3. Real estate: 20%

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

    35 years, 2,000 cases

  4. Probate: 15%

    Probate, guardianship, testate and intestate, administration

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199807/19/2017
OHActive197904/11/2017

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.

avvo contributions
Legal answers266
Legal guides0

Show full resume  

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 Association, Probate Court CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
Columbus Bar Association, Estate and GIft Tax CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
Columbus Bar Association, Real Property CommitteeAttorney Member2005 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationAttorney 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
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!!!
See all legal cases 
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 nameMajorDegreeGraduated
Capital University Law SchoolLawJD - Juris Doctor1979
Ohio UniversityPolitical ScienceBS - Bachelor of Science1973
Speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Toledo Bar AssociationGrantor Trusts2015
Channel Six on Your SideAsk an Attorney2015
Toledo Bar AssociationOhio Legacy Trust Act Farmer's and Ranchers Estate Planning2014
Columbus Bar AssociationAsk an Attorney2014
Worthington Estate Planning CouncilOhio's New Legacy Trust Act2013
Ohio Association of County Recorders ConferenceOhio's New Optional Personal Property Recording System2013
Farmer's and Ranchers Estate PlanningOhio Legacy Trust Act2013
Dublin Recreation CenterOhio Legacy Trust Act2013
Columbus Bar AssociationAsk an Attorney2013
Annual Estate Planning ConferenceEstate Planning Update2013
Advisors Estate Planning UpdateEstate Planning 1012013
Ohio House of RepresentativesOhio Asset Management Modernization Act2012
Monthly MeetingOhio Legacy Trust Act2012
HUD Housing SeminarHow to Purchase HUD Homes2012
Channel Six on Your SideAsk an Attorney2012
Channel Six ABCAsk an Attorney2012
Channel Six ABCAsk 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

Reviews

(13) 4.5 stars
Review Charles McClenaghan

Attorney endorsements

(6)
Are you an attorney?
Endorse this lawyer
Chad Mitchell Stonebrook

Chad Stonebrook, Litigation Attorney
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.

Read more 
Kevin Roger Bacon

Kevin Bacon, Estate planning Attorney
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.

Read more 
See all endorsements

See who Charles has endorsed

Cost

RATESOTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Offers fixed fee-services
    Fixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
    Always
Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Credit card

Book a fixed-fee service online

Charles offers fixed-fee services backed by Avvo's satisfaction guarantee

Document review: Demand letter for payment

Review + 30-minute phone call

$99

fixed fee
Details
Document review: termination letter

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Consulting agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: employee confidentiality agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Contractor agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: employment offer letter

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Demand letter for breach of contract

30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Promissory note

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Bill of sale or sales contract

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Non-disclosure agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Vendor agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Non-compete agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Document review: partnership agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Business contract

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Employment contract

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Document review: operating agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$249

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Asset purchase agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$295

fixed fee
Details
Create a business contract

30-minute intro call + start-to-finish help

$399

fixed fee
Details
Start a single-member LLC

30-minute intro call + start-to-finish help

$595

fixed fee
Details
Form an S Corp or C Corp

30-minute intro call + start-to-finish help

$995

fixed fee
Details
Show more Business services
Document review: Power of attorney

Review + 30-minute phone call

$99

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Living will

Review + 30-minute phone call

$99

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Last will and testament

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Living trust

Review + 30-minute phone call

$199

fixed fee
Details
Show more Estate planning services
Document review: Residential lease agreement

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Eviction notice

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Lease notice

Review + 30-minute phone call

$149

fixed fee
Details
Document review: Residential purchase and sale agreement

Review + 45-minute call

$495

fixed fee
Details
Show more Real estate services

Contact

Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

3956 Brown Park Drive
Suite B
Hilliard, OH, 43026

Office (614) 429-1053
Mobile (614) 795-3653

http://www.lawdublin.com

Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

210 Northtowne Court
Newark, OH, 43056

Office (614) 429-1053

Charles H. McClenaghan, LLC

7240 Muirfield Drive
Suite 100
Dublin, OH, 43016

Office (614) 429-1053

Show all office locations