Richard Meyer Chamberlain

Richard Meyer Chamberlain

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

Trusts Lawyer at Perrysburg, OH
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

27121 Oakmead Dr Ste A, Perrysburg, OH

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trusts 35%

Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Gifting Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Standalone Retirement Trusts, Ohio Legacy Trusts, and Charitable Trusts

30 years

35%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives

30 years

25%
Probate 25%

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 6 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2019

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Legacy Law Group, Ltd

27121 Oakmead Dr Ste A, Perrysburg, OH, 43551

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Richard Meyer Chamberlain's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (24) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | March 30, 2015 | Estate Planning

Highly Professional and Utmost Integrity

My wife and I came to Richard to have our trust updated due to some changes with our desires rather than having a new one written. He was very affordable but more importantly he listened to every desire we had, advised us personally and legally, and created new portions of the trust to meet our chang...ing needs and the future needs of our beneficiaries. We cannot say enough about his professionalism and integrity. In addition, he explains complex areas of the law in a way that is easy to understand. Anyone needing an outstanding estate planning attorney should consider Richard Chamberlain first.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015 | Estate Planning

Estate planning/trust

When your New Years resolution is set up a will and trust, your life may be boring. But it's a necessary tool. Richard helped my parents establish a trust while my mom was losing her battle with cancer. He treated them with such respect and dignity I knew I had to get this handled for myself and t...otally trusted Richard to handle all the tough details. I appreciated being able to ask a TON of questions, and now have peace of mind that comes with getting your life in order. Truly a straight up nice guy. Highly recommend Richard.

Posted by David | December 03, 2014 | Estate Planning

Trustworthy and competent

I have worked alongside Richard with multiple clients for estate planning and have always been very satisfied with the service they received. Richard relates well to people who aren't knowledgeable about legal matters and he is very patient in explaining things so people understand.

Posted by Mary Kay | December 03, 2014 | Estate Planning

Truly knowledgeable, caring and professional

I have had several conversations with Richard and have found him to be extremely knowledgeable but what is most outstanding is his how much he truly wants to help his clients. Richard handles the sometimes difficult topic of estate planning in a professional and caring manner with the best interests... of his clients always in mind.

Posted by David | December 02, 2014 | Estate Planning

A very solid choice for estate planning.

Richard is a very trustworthy person. He operates above the table and in a extremley professional manner. His expertise is in the estate planning area of law. We have personally used his legal services for estate planning and I do not hesitate to refer him to others. Richard has assmbled a great te...am and they are attentive to all the behind the scenes details that need to get done. Many ordinary people under estimate the peace of mind that a well crafted estate plan provides. Richard delivers on his promises.

See All Client Reviews

Richard Meyer Chamberlain's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Richard
Nathan Wayne Nelson headshot
Nathan Nelson

Estate planning lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Other

"Richard is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented and an all around good guy. Proud to endorse Richard."

Thomas Michael Fafinski headshot
Thomas Fafinski

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"Richard is a thoughtful and highly effective leader on a national stage amongst estate planning attorneys. He provides guidance, direction and insight to me and other members of a national estate law firm study group where we investigate trends, nuances and strategy."

Alexander Alvarez headshot
Alexander Alvarez

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Richard for over 25 years and I have always known him to be a family man of strong moral character whose only interest is the well being of others. I would not hesitate for a second recommending Richard as a lawyer!"

Timothy Robert Alley headshot
Timothy Alley

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Richard for over 10 years and in that time he has always shown a high level of ability and ethics in all that he does. His skills and attention to detail are part of what set him apart. In addition he has a true desire to help his clients and a genuine compassion for his clients and friends alike."

Jeffrey Maynard Kerscher headshot
Jeffrey Kerscher

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Thomas Michael Fafinski headshot
Thomas Fafinski

Estate planning lawyer

Trevor Paul VanBerkom headshot
Trevor VanBerkom

Workers compensation lawyer

Robert Bleakley headshot
Robert Bleakley

Litigation lawyer

Richard Jehangir McIntyre headshot
Richard McIntyre

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Alexander Alvarez headshot
Alexander Alvarez

Unknown lawyer

Jeffrey Maynard Kerscher headshot
Jeffrey Kerscher

Business lawyer

Chad D Huber headshot
Chad Huber

Estate planning lawyer

Timothy Robert Alley headshot
Timothy Alley

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2012

Giver's Award, BNI of Northwest Ohio

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Founder/Managing Attorney, Legacy Law Group, Ltd.

2003 - 2007

Attorney, Bayer, Papay & Steiner, LPA

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Law Office of Richard Chamberlain

1997 - 1999

Attorney, Avery, Crosswhite, Crosswhite & Chamberlain

1994 - 1997

Attorney, Morris, York, Williams, Surles & Brearley

1992 - 1994

Attorney, Shackleford, Farrior, Stallings & Evans

Associations

2015 - Present

Ohio Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Rotary Club of Perrysburg

Member

2010 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2017 - 2019

Wood County Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2015

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2010

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Education

1992

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

eBook Estate Planning Checklist: The Essential Guide to Making your Best Estate Plan in Ohio

2017

eBook Estate Planning by the Book: Applying God's Word to your Estate Planning

2014

eBook You're Named the Executor. Now What?? Seven things every Executor needs to know before doing anything.

2014

eBook Successor Trustees: What You Need to Know Now.

2013

eBook 13 Uses of Life Insurance in Business and Estate Planning

2012

eBook 5 Critical Facts You Need to Know about Estate Planning

2012

eBook The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in their Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution