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Richard Meyer Chamberlain
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Biography
I create estate plans for families and individuals to address all of their planning needs and goals, helping them pass on who they are and what they have to the ones they love.
I was born in South Louisiana and grew up in Baton Rouge, went to college in New Orleans at Tulane University (graduated in 1989), and then went to Florida State College of Law in Tallahassee (graduated in 1992).
Starting out, I thought I wanted to be a litigator and spend my days in court, but after a few years of working in that world, I discovered that my true passion and skills were more in the area of teaching people how the law can help them and helping people design plans to avoid problems in the future.
For the past 20 years, I've been working as an estate planner, and over that time have helped the families I serve learn about their estate planning options, understand the potential opportunities and pitfalls, and put together a plan to "Protect Those They Love and Preserve What They Have."
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 6 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 26 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Legacy Law Group, Ltd
27121 Oakmead Dr Ste A, Perrysburg, OH, 43551
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Richard Meyer Chamberlain's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Estate Planning
Very Helpful
Meeting with Richard was very helpful for us to identify our goals and what we wanted to accomplish. The process was very easy and we're glad to have met with him for our estate planning needs.
Posted by Dana | December 04, 2014 | Estate Planning
Richard Chamberlain is the one to see for estate planning.
Richard gives you information on things you may not of thought about with estate planning. He throughly covers everything and is very friendly as well. I highly reccomend 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...
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...
Richard Meyer Chamberlain's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented and an all around good guy. Proud to endorse Richard."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
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Experience
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 AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Rotary Club of PerrysburgMember
2010 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2017 - 2019
Wood County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2015
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2010
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
Education
1992
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
Word Association Publishers
Protecting Your Family's Future - All About Wills, Trusts & Probate
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Why am I being asked to sign a WAIVER OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO RELIEVE ESTATE FROM ADMINISTRATION?
11 Jun 2018
Q&A
I am married, my wife passed away suddenly by cardiac arrest. she had 5 houses on her name. So now what should I dI.
31 May 2018
Q&A
Can a funeral home hold the estate liable for unpaid funeral expenses that were negotiated by a third party unrelated to estate?
07 Mar 2018