Probate & Estate Planning Attorney: Deanna Durbin helps Akron area families and out-of-state representatives with the efficient handling of their loved one's estate, as well as local area families with personalized estate planning. She attended the University of Akron, where she received her B.S. degree, summa cum laude, and her J.D. degree. She served as Articles Editor for the Akron Law Review, participated in the Legal Clinic and served as an intern with the U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. Formerly, Deanna worked in Information Technology involving health care systems. She is a member of the Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations.
Deanna co-authored Ohio Elder Law, part of Baldwin's Ohio Handbook Series published by West, from 2011-2013. She has presented on various topics, including probate, wills and advance directives and legal ethics.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 2008 | 11/05/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2018 |
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2017 |
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2016 |
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2015 |
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2014 |
| Ohio Bar College | Ohio State Bar Association | 2013 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Durbin Law Office, LLC | 2013 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Law Office Margaret Kreiner | 2008 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk | Corzin, Sanislo & Ufholz | 2007 - 2008 |
| Akron Law Review - Research Asst. | University Of Akron | 2005 - 2008 |
| IT - Various | Cigna Companies | 1985 - 2006 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Akron Bar Association, Probate Law Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Akron Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Thomson West publication | Ohio Elder Law 2013 | 2013 |
| Thompson Publishing Group/West | Ohio Elder Law | 2012 |
| Thompson Publishing Group/West | Ohio Elder Law | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| University of Akron | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Elder Law | Ethics | 2014 |
| Estate Planning from A to Z | Estate Planning | 2013 |
| Medicaid Update | Ethics | 2012 |
| Probate Process From A to Z | Probate | 2011 |
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