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
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
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

Virtual Consultation Available

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

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

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/

Online Presence

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William Lee Geary's Reviews

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Posted by Carl | January 31, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Top-class Attorney, Highly Recommended

Bill Geary handled my divorce/custody case with exceptional professionalism and expertise. Our case had a number of unique points dealing with international custody, and Bill was able to gather significant resources for our case and provide valuable guidance that put us in an advantageous position w...hen the case went to court. His knowledge and experience of the court system and how it works was both impressive and reassuring to us and was instrumental in helping us to navigate successfully through the long and difficult legal process. He was always honest and up-front about everything (even about things that you may not want to hear) and responded promptly to all communications. His fee may be a little higher than others, but it is very fair and was money well-spent.

Posted by Donna | January 30, 2014 | Child Abuse

Excellent Attonrey

Attorney William Geary, is an excellent Attorney. What he did for my family involving a child abuse case was outstanding. I would RECOMMEND William Geary one hundred present. Very good is not the words for Mr Geary, EXCELLENT is the word. Thank you.

Posted by wentong | January 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

I love working with this attorney

I would recommend this attorney to anyone in my family or friends. He is the best. Before I worked with Mr. Geary with a very complicated and contested divorce case, I had also worked with other attorneys. He is sharp, understanding, quick but calm, well managed schedule, and effective. I feel my... case was well handled and the outcome was well desired.

Posted by THOMAS | January 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

ONE OF THE BEST, AND I STRESS BEST ATTORNIES I HAVE EVER HIRED/ OR WORKED WITH

I REALLY TRUST THIS ATTORNEY. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WHO NEEDA A TOP DIVORCE ATTORNEY. HE IS ALSO KNOWLEDGABLE IN OTHER POINT OF LAW. I TRULY FEEL YOU CAN'T GO WRONG.

Posted by Bill | January 28, 2014 | Family

Excellent representation

Attorney Geary helped me through some tough marital issues. He is knowledgeable and very capable. I continue to recommend him to individuals who need representation on domestic issues.

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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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Paul Panico

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Grossman

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Richard Reese

Family lawyer

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Holly Regoli

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Fish

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Dennis Horvath

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Amy Weis

Family lawyer

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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