Charles Louis Bluestone

Charles Louis Bluestone

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 38 years

Real estate Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Tax, Contracts & Agreements

141 East Town Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 45%

Representation of buyers and sellers, annexation, development, financing, tax, zoning issues; office leasing; residential leasing, landlord-tenant proceedings; real property tax appeals

42 years | 500 cases

45%
Tax 30%

Assisted clients in reducing the real estate tax burden on client's properties, including office buildings, apartment complexes, shopping centers, industrial/warehouse facilities, amusement parks, and single-family homes.

30 years | 250 cases

30%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Review, preparation and negotiation of contracts pertaining to a wide scope of business and real estate law issues.

42 years | 100 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bluestone Law Group LLC

141 East Town Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH, 43215

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Charles Louis Bluestone's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marc | May 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

My go-to lawyer for all matters real estate, taxes and such

When my property tax exploded higher, for motives I did not fully agree with, I turned to Chuck. I never met such an efficient lawyer. Every communication, whether with him or (usually) with his staff had a point. I never had to repeat myself. They never lost anything, never misunderstood anything. H...is practice has helped me save thousands (or is it already a five figure amount?) on property taxes, just with expertise and efficiency. It's like the proverbial plumber who knows how to solve the problem with one gentle tap in the right place. Plus, everyone in the practice is a pleasure to deal with. Nobody wants a reason to contact a lawyer, but if you find yourself in need of one, Chuck would be my first call.

Posted by Richard and Dana | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Efficient and Effective

Bluestone Law Group handled our case quickly and efficiently and saved us even more money than they originally stated. They are very knowledgeable of the tax laws in Ohio and were able to explain each step of the process to us, which also gave us peace of mind, and a seamless conclusion to our case. ...We Thank You Charles and all of Bluestone!

Posted by Michael | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great job on property appraisal

In 2017 my wife and I were hit with a large increase in the appraised value of a house that we owned in Westerville, OH which we were renting to friends.  The county's appraisal was more than 50% higher than offers we had received for the house.  We contested the county's valuation and submitted an a...ppraisal by a firm we had used before.  Just before the hearing, we were told that the school board was opposing our motion, and that it would be represented by a lawyer at the hearing.  We selected Charles Bluestone, who was recommended by an accountant we knew.  Mr. Bluestone managed the hearing in such a way that the board granted our petition (we were not there, since we live far from Ohio).  When the school board appealed the decision, Mr. Bluestone recommended a different appraiser, whom we used.  Mr. Bluestone also suggested that if we were able to contact the school board ourselves directly, we might succeed in getting them to tell their law firm to drop the appeal, since it appeared to be a waste of the school board's money.  This I was able to do, fortunately, and the matter came to an end.  The result was a reduction of our taxes, even below what they had been in previous years, so that we came out ahead.  Moreover, in the following triennial, the county kept the appraisal number that was reached through the litigation, so we are saving a substantial amount in taxes during this triennial.  I thought Mr. Bluestone managed the matter with skill.  I liked the result very much. And I would recommend him to anyone who needs to contest the valuation of their property.  

Posted by Daniel | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Attorney

Charles was the consummate professional throughout the duration of my case, which was a complaint against the tax valuation of my real estate property. He was able to negotiate and reach a settlement that ultimately saved me thousands of dollars. Additionally, he was responsive, easily reachable, and... provided clear communication with each interaction. He also provided last minute services of reviewing a real estate selling contract within 2 hours when I was in a pinch for time, and in doing so caught some critical points that were ultimately changed and helped to provide me with additional legal protection. If you're in the Columbus, OH area and in need of a trustworthy, realistic, effective, and experienced attorney to manage your real estate legal matters I would highly recommend Charles and his firm.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Incredible Result

Chuck Bluestone represented me in s real property tax appeal challenging the County's tax value of my property, which was assessed too high. He got the tax board to lower the property value, saving me thousands of dollars. I was incredibly pleased with the high level of service, compentcy, and res...ults. Thanks, Chuck.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Bluestone Law Group, LLC

Associations

1993 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Education

1982

Rutgers College

BA

N/A

Rutgers University-Newark

law

Speaking Engagements

2011

Franklinton Board of Trade

Real Property Tax Appeals

2011

Business Law Committee

Real Property Tax Appeals

2001

Lorman Education Services

Fundamentals of Real Estate Transactions

Languages

Spanish

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