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Thomas John Bonasera
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Biography
Thomas J. Bonasera is a Partner in the Corporate Department of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP and a member of the firm's Board of Directors. Mr. Bonasera focuses his practice on trust and estate administration and litigation, estate planning and closely held business matters. Mr. Bonasera advises his clients on a broad range of trust and estate planning and litigation matters, obligations and liabilities of trustees and other fiduciaries and trust and estate beneficiary rights and closely held business matters including business disputes.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
25%
51 years
Estate Planning
25%
51 years
Trusts
25%
51 years
Probate
20%
51 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-500 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 50 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Dinsmore
191 W Nationwide Blvd #300, Columbus, OH, 43215
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"Tom Bonasera is an excellent lawyer. He is thorough and dedicated to the best result for his clients at all times. It has been a pleasure to work on matters with Mr. Bonasera over the years. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a reputable probate or trust lawyer in Central Ohio."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2009
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2008
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2007
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2005
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Ohio State Bar Association Bar Medal Award, Ohio State Bar Association
2005
Columbus Bar Association's Bar Service Medal Award, Columbus Bar Association
2005
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2004
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2003
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2002
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2001
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2000
Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2000
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
1998
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
1998
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
1996
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Alumni Association Professionalism Award, Capital University Law School
1996
Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
1996
Top 50 Attorneys in Columbus, Cincinnati's Law & Politics magazine
1995
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Voted by peers as one of Central Ohio’s best lawyers, Columbus Business First
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl
1990 - 2008
Partner & Managing Partner, Thompson Hine
1980 - 1990
Partner, Crabbe Brown Jones Potts & Schmidt
Associations
1988 - Present
The American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow and Fiduciary Litigation Committee Member
1975 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationPresident, 1999-2000; Board of Governors, 1996-1998
1975 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationPresident 1993-94; Probate Court Committee; Securities Committee
American Arbitration Association
Panel Member and Arbitrator
The Columbus Foundation
Professional Counsel
Ohio State Legal Services Association
Board Member
Ohio Supreme Court
Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program
Columbus Medical Research Foundation
Board Member
Alzheimer's Association of Columbus
Former Board Member
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Board Member and Past President
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbus
Board Member and Past President
The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus
Board Member
Central Ohio Association for Justice
2010 Probate Court Committee Co-Chair
National Association of Securities Dealers
Panel of Arbitrators
Ohio Commission on Racial Fairness
Implementing Task Force Committee Member
Columbus Estate Planning Council
Franklin County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board
Board Member and 2010 Chair
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Fellow and Past Board Member
American Bar Association
Education
1975
Capital University
Law - Order of the Curia
1970
The Ohio State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Wrongful Death Settlements
Wrongful Death Settlements
N/A
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts and Planning for persons with Disabilities
N/A
Fiduciary, Trust and Estate Litigation Update
Fiduciary, Trust and Estate Litigation Update
N/A
Closely Held Business Disputes
Closely Held Business Disputes
N/A
"You and the Law" Radio Series
"You and the Law"
Publications
2005
Ohio Trial Magazine
Perfecting Personal Injury Claims Against Estates
Languages
English