William Lee Geary

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William Lee Geary

also known as Law Offices of William L Geary Co., LPA, Geary Law Offices

4.9
59 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation ... +2 more

155 W Main St., Columbus, OH

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About William

Biography

Professional, caring and respected. We concentrate solely in family law matters.

William Geary's firm knows child support cases.

At the Law Offices of William L. Geary, we practice ONLY family law.

William Geary has a litigation background-- important to proper presentation of family law cases

William Geary --involved in mediation since 1993 on court committees & mediation organization boards

Professional, caring and respected. We concentrate solely in family law matters.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

If you are considering a divorce in Columbus there are several options for bringing your marriage to an end, including a dissolution, contested divorce and in some limited cases an uncontested divorce or annulment. Call me today for a consultation.

50%
Family 20%

The involvement of our office in Family Law ranges from dealing with issues arising from divorce, dissolution, legal separation, child custody, child support and spousal support issues.

20%
Litigation 20%

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Child Support 9%

In Ohio, child support orders in a divorce or dissolution are based on the financial circumstances of both parents. For more than 30 years, I have been helping Columbus families create child support plans that work. Contact my office to get started.

9%
Mediation 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 46 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William L. Geary

155 W Main St., Columbus, OH, 43215-5000

columbusfamilylawyer.com/staff/william-l-geary/

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William Lee Geary's Reviews

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Posted by Lindsay | June 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top notch and as good as they come

I honestly don’t even know where to begin or have the words that can adequately tell you about the outstanding attorney Bill Geary is. He was an absolute God-send for my custody case and was without a doubt put on this earth to help people. Bill is as honest as they come, which is hard to find in a...nyone these days, let alone an attorney. He does not play games like I’ve seen others try. He is a man of integrity and truly makes you feel as though you are his only client with the amount of attention to detail he retains. Bill is brilliant and knows the law like the back of his hand. His entire staff is top-notch, kind, and helpful which is a reflection of him. I could literally go on and on about how amazing Bill is and actually have tears in my eyes writing this because of how incredibly grateful I am for him after the magnitude of the case that he helped me win. He is confident and has teeth when he needs them in the court room, but he truly has the biggest heart of gold and for that, I can’t recommend him enough to anyone who is needing legal counsel for difficult custody situations. From the absolute bottom of my heart, thank you Bill.

Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

William Geary - Divorce and Separation Client Review

I selected Bill after consulting with three attorneys before offering a retainer. I never regretted that decision. Bill was patient and successfully managed the case. My spouse filed false charges and although these lies never received the justice I felt due, the false charges never gained traction a...nd did not deviate the baseline 50/50 time for kids. Bill targeted only things that mattered to me and were justifiable in the court of law and assisted me in evaluating those things that may not be important and ultimately more legal expense than value gained. While I believe Bill has the capability of being ruthless if warranted, this was not my intent nor his. As a result, we had a professional relationship focused on the best interests of the child.

Posted by Christopher | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Bill and his team made it possible for us to successfully navigate a personally challenging time — nested within recent overall challenging times — with his responsiveness, empathetic attentiveness, insight, and legal expertise. Outstanding family lawyer, highly recommended.

Posted by Andrew | May 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Attorney representation

Only a short time ago, I employed William Geary to represent me in my contentious divorce matter. During this stressful time in my life, Bill was always very prompt, prepared and was so very accessible in regards to any questions or concerns that I had. To expound further, the preparation efforts w...ere unprecedented in order to address issues that were of current concern as well as any possible foreseeable concerns. In my experience, I would stress to any future client of this experienced attorney, that you pay for what you get and what you get from William Geary is top notch preparation and litigation expertise, promptness, and sound, professional advise in order to best serve any domestic situation. All of this is done with a gentle, caring and supportive voice of reason. I would recommend this attorney to aid anyone through the most stressful time in one's life.

Posted by Devin | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

Bill is hands down an absolutely amazing lawyer. He is personal, professional, and care. When i say he cares I mean he cares about you and your case he will make every case a priority he even worked on our case during his vacation. We got the outcome we wanted and more. I would highly recommend Bill ...to any father that has been previously let down by the system in regards to custody.

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William Lee Geary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Omar Tarazi

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best in town. Easy to deal with, and knows just about everything there is to know about family law."

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Jeffrey Perry

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From Mr. Geary's contributions to Avvo users’ questions, he’s clearly a skilled and highly knowledgeable lawyer. Given his excellent advice, I recommend Mr. Geary to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation."

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Holly Regoli

Family lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Geary for your family law needs. He has demonstrated a high degree of excellence to meet your legal needs."

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Jeffrey Fish

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is extremely competent, knowledgeable and professional. I have always enjoyed working on a case when Bill is representing the other party."

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Dennis Horvath

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill on a number of cases. Bill is always prepared, professional and advocates hard for his client. Bill is a true asset to our profession."

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Amy Weis

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent litigator and family law attorney. He is smart, tough when necessary and pursues his clients' interests zealously."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top Lawyers, Columbus CEO

2019

A-V Preminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

A-V Preminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2017

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2017

A-V Preminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

A-V Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

1979

AMJUR BOOK AWARD CONTRACTS I AND II, AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE

1979

AMJUR BOOK AWARD SECURED TRANSACTIONS, AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of William L. Geary Co. LPA

1994 - 2016

President, Geary Securities -- Charleston West Virginia

1994 - 2020

President, Geary Realty-- Charleston West Virginia

1979 - 1995

PARTNER, HAMILTON, KRAMER, MYERS AND CHEEK

Associations

2013 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

BAR ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

U.S. Federal Court Southern District of Ohio

Licensed

1994 - 1996

Franklin County Domestic Relations Court

Mediation Advisory Committee

1992 - 1993

Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio

Board of Directors

Education

1978

Ohio Northern University-Claude W. Pettit College of Law

J.D.

1974

The Ohio State University

BA

Speaking Engagements

1995

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

1994

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

1976

Business Law

Business Law

1975

Business Law

Business Law

Publications

2020

DIVORCE MAGAZINE.COM MONTHLY BLOGGER

2013

Aspatore publication: Child Custody Litigation and Settlements November 2013 "The Influence of Current Trends in Child Custody on Custody Trial Preparation"

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

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