Richard Terry Taps

Richard Terry Taps

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 47 years

Elder law Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

713 S Front Street, Columbus, OH

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Practice Areas

Elder Law 24%

Includes Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Appeals and Estate Recovery matters through Ohio, Trusts including Living, Medicaid (Special Needs Trust), and Settlement Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianships - view our website for further details

34 years

24%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 47 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1978

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Richard T. Taps

713 S Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43206-1013

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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2011 | Estate Planning

Unquestionably the best! I would trust him to untangle the Gordian knot!

I went to Mr. Taps for help straightening out poor estate planning by another lawyer. The estate was somewhat complex due to a late-life marriage and a husband who had recently had strokes and been diagnosed with dementia. For 3 1/2 years now, Mr. Taps has been consistently the best lawyer I have ev...er worked with. Some of the things I value: He is easily accessible and responsive. He has excellent ability to grasp complexity quickly and a phenomenal memory for newly introduced detail. He has allowed me to participate as much or as little as I want. He is willing to educate me (and my son) in addition to advising. I attribute the successful Medicaid appeals he has made on my husband's and my behalf to the depth and excellence of his understanding of the law. In addition, his recommendations are realistic but he still lets me know the range of my options so that I can participate in the decision-making process. He is at all times professional, calm, respectful, firm but not overbearing, and reliable. What is also very impressive is that he is persistent; I feel he not only cares about the outcome but is personally invested in it as if it were his own. In my experience, that is unusual and a real treasure. It is has also been very reassuring. My respect and admiration extend beyond him himself to his staff and associates whom I have met. He maintains outstanding office help and has been capable and willing to refer me to equally competent advisers in other areas as needed. While I look forward to working with Mr. Taps for the foreseeable future, I have no qualms about his giving my heirs excellent assistance when they need it. I have recommended him unreservedly to a number of people. Richard T. Taps is across the board the best!

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Julie Wagner

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Terry Donner

Elder law lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent knowledge of law and its application in the various counties. His continuing education programs keep pace with current developments and are invaluable to anyone practicing in this area."

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Jennifer Sitterley

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Best Lawyer in Elder Law only one in Central Ohio, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Ohio Super Lawer, Cincinnati Magazine

2010

Best Lawyer in Elder Law - only central OH atty named, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

2009

Best Lawyer in Elder Law - only central OH atty named, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

2008

Best Lawyer in America in Elder Law, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

2007

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

2006

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

2005

Ohio Super Lawyer in Elder Law, Cincinnati Magazine

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Richard Taps

1994 - 1997

Attorney, Martin, Pergram & Browning Co., LPA

1992 - 1994

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Richard Taps

1978 - 1992

Attorney, Bricker & Eckler

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association, Elder Law Committee

Member

a Columbus Bar Association

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Certified Member

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

Department of Veteran Affairs

Accredited Attorney - VA Benefits and Claims

2008 - 2010

Pauline Home Association

Member of the Board / Finance Chairman

Education

1978

The Ohio State University, College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1969

Denison University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

The Ohio Medicaid Manual - October 21 & 22, 2010

Seminar and Workshop for Attorneys on Medicaid Regulations

Publications

2010

The Ohio Medicaid Manual *

Languages

English

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