Charles Kay - Lawyer in Youngstown, OH

Charles Joseph Kay

Estate planning Attorney at Youngstown, OH

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My name is Daniel, I am writing this letter in regards to attorney Chuck Kay. I would like to let you know that in all my years of dealing with attorneys, I have never had a more compassionate, thorough attorney as Chuck has been to me. He set a very high bar for attorneys. He has never lead me to believe that my legal issues are any less important than anything else he is working on. I find Chuck Kay to be one of the best attorneys I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Hands-down I would give Chuck Kay as an attorney a five star rating for everything that he does for his clients. Sincerely, Danielle J Lucas

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Mr. Kay was a tremendous help in a time of need, in which I had deadlines and documents I had no knowledge on my own to decipher. He wrote a response to parties involved and got my case back on track and guided me through a proper course of action after that. Without Mr. Kay’s expertise, knowledge, and experience, I believe I would be in a deficit financially and time wasted. I would highly recommend Mr. Kay to anyone who desires representation they can trust and rest assured that they are in the hands of a well experienced and knowledgeable Lawyer.

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Practice areas

Estate planning

20%

29 years
Probate

20%

29 years
Medicaid and medicare

15%

19 years
Trusts

14%

19 years
Wills and living wills

10%

29 years
Business

8%

29 years
Real estate

8%

29 years
Guardianship

5%

25 years

Licensed for 29 years

State OH

Status Active

Acquired 1993

Updated 11/08/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Charles

Law Offices of Charles J. Kay, LLC

49 Green Bay Drive

Suite 2

Youngstown, OH, 44512

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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Nadler Nadler & Burdman Co., L.P.A.
2014 - 2016

Partner
Davis & Davis
1998 - 2007

Associate
Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell
1993 - 1998

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993

Brown University
B.A.
1988

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association
Member
1994 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association
Member
1994 - Present

Ohio Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
Past Editor of Legal Content
2010 - 2014

Mahoning County Mental Health Board
Past Vice President
2008 - 2012

Turning Point Counseling Center
Past President
1996 - 2008

Veritas House
Past President
1994 - 2000

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

Publications

Guardian Publishing
For Ohio Doctors: Shedding Light on Asset Protection, Tax and Estate Planning
2010

Speaking Engagements

Numerous Speaking Engagements
Trusts and Estate Planning
2018

The Ohio State University School of Dentistry
Ohio Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (12)

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Mark Rowe

Wills and living wills Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles Joseph Kay aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."

Kevin McKie

Wills and living wills Attorney | Apr 08
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"His work ethic, attention to detail, and overall legal abilities are outstanding. He has an excellent knowledge of the law, which is evident when you read his responses to inquiries on Avvo. He is superb."

Gail Barsky

Business Attorney | Apr 03
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is very hard working attorney."

Walter Hnot,

Business Attorney | Mar 13
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"Charles is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

Sharon Cantrell

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 08
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"An insightful attorney who can provide valuable advice on estate and probate issues."

Malosack Berjis

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 02
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"Charles Kay understands that the administration of a trust or estate can be a complicated affair. Whether the value of the assets involved is relatively small or large in size, he knows that the appropriate administration of property and assets can carry tremendous importance for all those involved. The help of an experienced attorney, like Charles, who focuses exclusively on this area of practice is of invaluable assistance when managing trusts and estates. Estate planning is a means of protecting your family's assets and inheritance, and Charles will help you make sure that your loved ones are taken care of. From his caring nature to his in-depth knowledge of estate planning, probate, wills and living wills, trusts, Medicaid and Medicare, know that you are in good hands if you chose to have Charles on your side. I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Medaglia

Unknown Attorney | Feb 22
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kay is an expert in estate planning."

Kevin Neiman

Unknown Attorney | Feb 22
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"Attorney Kay is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and his clients. He is strategic, compassionate and a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to provide the practical advice that matters most to clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that he can be trusted to handle the case to the best of his ability."

Tyler Patterson

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 21
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"Charles has an excellent reputation in the legal community. His legal answers on AVVO are well reasoned and thorough. This is incredibly important for all forms of estate planning."

James Ponton

Trusts Attorney | Feb 14
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"Charles has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."

Somair Alam

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 12
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"Charles is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

H. Aalsberg

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 08
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"Attorney Charles J. Kay is one of America's Top Elder Law Attorneys. If your in Ohio and need a sharp and smart lawyer to plan for your future or simply need a will call him. I endorse him."