Barbara Jeanne Weinschenk

Barbara Jeanne Weinschenk

1.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 21 years

Elder law Lawyer at Canal Fulton, OH
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning ... +2 more

11991 Lockage Road NW, Canal Fulton, OH

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

21 years

40%
Probate 20%

21 years

20%
Guardianship 10%

21 years

10%
Trusts 10%

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 21 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Weinschenk Law, LLC

11991 Lockage Road NW, Canal Fulton, OH, 44614

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Barbara Jeanne Weinschenk's Reviews

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1.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Worst experience with a legal (un)professional

If a zero star rating were possible, that's what I'd rate Ms. Weinschenk. Her unprofessionalism and rude treatment/behavior in regards to my case and me personally, is unacceptable. Upon requesting updates periodically from Ms. Weinschenk about a relative's will, she continuously circumnavigated from... answering any direct questions in the slightest of details. Upon speaking with other relatives who have also spoken to her, we came to discover that her stories and excuses began to contradict themselves. One month she'd claim something was completed and we were just awaiting further updates. Two months later she would inform us that she was working on the same issue she claimed was completed months before. Once I addressed this issue with Ms. Weinschenk, she became incredibly defensive and rude. And during a recorded 12 minute conversation with her, she still never answered my questions. She continued mumbling and stuttering over the same excuses repeatedly. In a nutshell, I wouldn't recommend Ms. Weinschenk's services or lack of experience to anybody! If you're in need of an estate planning or trust establishment, PLEASE save yourself the pain of knowing your loved one was taken advantage of before they passed and seek another attorney. Upon researching public records on my loved ones estate (probate court), we were able to find that Ms. Weinschenk hasn't performed any such efforts or docket entries in close to 3 months. We learned more in that 10 minutes of searching ourselves than we have in months attempting to receive answers from this horrible attorney. She continuously attempted to secure an appointment to discuss the matter, full aware that she would profit from the meeting as an hourly rate. This lady should be ashamed to claim that she helps the elderly. She's shown nothing but a lack of professionalism and care for her clients and their loved ones. Unless you want to be taken advantage of financially, I'd seek legal counsel elsewhere!

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Barbara Jeanne Weinschenk's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Holliman

Elder law lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is a wonderful person and lawyer. We have worked together to increase our knowledge and to deliver a first rate client experience. Barbara goes the extra mile for her clients and has the knowledge, focus and heartfelt compassion for client's needs to back it up. I would recommend Barbara to my friends and family any day of the week."

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Norma Shaub

Elder law lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcie Johnson

Elder law lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara and I participate in several professional organizations together. I am very impressed with her extensive knowledge of elder law matters, her generous and caring spirit and dedication to helping those in need. I would not hesitate referring my clients to her for her services."

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William Erhart

Elder law lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara, having a BSN, has a unique view and appreciation of the special needs community. She combines legal expertise with medical knowledge in serving the special needs population."

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Steven Riley

Elder law lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Barb is an amazing attorney who truly cares about her clients and their families. Having been a nurse before transitioning to law, she's in a unique position to understand how a client's medical issues relate to long term care planning. She brings experience, knowledge and compassion to her work in elder law and estate planning. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a relative or friend in need of her services."

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John Holliman

Elder law lawyer

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William Erhart

Elder law lawyer

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Mindy Felinton

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Cali Award in Legal Drafting, the University of Akron School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Weinschenk Law LLC

2004 - 2011

associate attorney, Law Office of Margaret H. Kreiner

Associations

2008 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2004 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

2004 - Present

Akron Bar Association

2004 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

2004 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2004 - Present

Acadamy of Special Needs Planners

2004 - 2011

American Bar Association

Education

2004

University of School of Law

JD

1995

Ashland University

BSN

Speaking Engagements

2013

Stow Kent Gardens - Resident speaker

Top Ten Myths About Estate Planning

2013

IMA - 2012-2013 Annual Program

Wills, Trusts, and Probate - What you Should Know about Estate Planning

2012

University of Akron Leadership Program

Trends in Legal Issues and Life Changes Related to Retirement

Publications

2008

Ohio Elder Law Ethical Considerations: End of LIfe Issues

Languages

English

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