Experienced Elder Law Attorneys Dedicated To Protecting Senior Citizens. Free Consultations
I want to take this space to thank my wonderful wife and children for all of their support, which has molded me into the husband, father and attorney that I am today. Outside of the practice of law my family keeps me busy. Sometimes I think they work me harder than my staff, but I love every second of it. I can never coach enough soccer games, go on enough dates with my wife, or enjoy too many Cincinnati Reds baseball games on a summer eve. I enjoy it all and will continue to work hard for my family and my clients.
Practice areas
Practice exclusive to Elder law with a primary focus on Nursing Home Planning and the prevention of Medicaid spend down.
24 years, 925 cases
24 years, 925 cases
Draft and execute both revocable and irrevocable trusts, to assist clients with disability planning, Medicaid planning, and tax planning.
24 years, 694 cases
Specific to the ideas of securing proper family distribution, minimizing the Ohio and Federal estate taxes, and avoiding the Probate process.
24 years, 590 cases
Languages spoken
English
Lavin Law Group LLC
27 W. Mulberry Street
Lebanon, OH, 45036-1770
Lavin Law Group LLC
240 J.E. Bohanan Drive
Vandalia, OH, 45377
Lavin Law Group LLC
106 East Main Street
New Albany, OH, 43054
Lavin Law Group, LLC
832 N Fort Thomas Ave.
Fort Thomas, KY, 41075
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2005 | 03/12/2022 |
OH | Active | 1998 | 05/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 10 Elder Law Attorney Ohio | American Jurist Institute | 2019 |
Recognizing Excellence in Elder Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2018 |
Recognizing Excellence in Elder Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys, Client Satisfaction, Elder Law | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys, Client Satisfaciton, Elder Law | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers Wills, Trusts, and Estates Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers Wills, Trusts, and Estates Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction Elder Law Division | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
Helen Miller Giving Heart Award | Cheering for Charity | 2016 |
Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel Verification | 2016 |
Top Lawyers In Ohio | American Lawyer Media | 2016 |
Top Lawyers | Columbus C.E.O. Magazine | 2016 |
Clients' Choice Award | Avvo Inc. | 2015 |
Who' Who in Greater Cincinnati Law | Cincinnati Business Courier | 2015 |
Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel Verification | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers Wills, Trusts, and Estates Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
Top Lawyers in Ohio | American Lawyer Media | 2015 |
Rated 10.0 Superb | Avvo Inc. | 2014 |
Who's Who in Greater Cincinnati Law | Cincinnati Business Courier | 2014 |
Accredited Business | U.S. Association of Accredited Business | 2014 |
Top 100 Lawyers Wills, Trusts, and Estates Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2014 |
Honoring 15 years of Service to the Community | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top Lawyers in Ohio | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Promoting Hope Sponsor | Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter | 2011 |
Adult Education Permit | State of Ohio Department of Education | 2011 |
Special Tribute for New Business | Ohio House of Representatives Peter A. Beck District 67 | 2010 |
Citation of Appreciation | National Association of Retired Federal Employees | 2010 |
Accredited Attorney | US Court of Appeals of Veterans Claims | 2009 |
Honoring Ten Years of Experience to the Community | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation | Butler County Alzheimers Association | 2008 |
Certificate of Completion-Ed Slott's Exclusice IRA Workshop | Ed Slott, CPA | 2006 |
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation | Butler County Alzheimers Association | 2006 |
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation | Butler County Alzheimers Association | 2005 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Bellbrook Lions Club | 2004 |
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation | Butler County Alzheimers Association | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Lavin Law Group LLC | 2010 - Present |
Managing Attorney, Lebanon Office | Thom L Cooper Co. L.P.A. | 2001 - 2010 |
Attorney | Pro Seniors Inc. | 1999 - 2001 |
Assistant Public Defender | Hamilton County Public Defenders Office | 1998 - 1999 |
Hamilton CountyPublic Defenders Office Law Clerk | Hamilton County | 1995 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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U.S. Association of Accredited Business | Member | 2014 - Present |
Cheering for Charity | Member | 2014 - Present |
The National Advocates | Member | 2014 - Present |
ElderCounsel | Member | 2014 - Present |
State of Ohio Department of Education | Adult Education Permit | 2012 - Present |
The Elder Law Attorney Practice Croup (ELAP) | Memeber-Linkedin | 2011 - Present |
Catholic Order of Foresters | Member | 2011 - Present |
Elder Law/Elder Care Planning | Member | 2011 - Present |
Elder Law and Disability Planning Network | Member | 2011 - Present |
Better Business Bureau | Member | 2011 - Present |
Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2010 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2010 - Present |
US Court of Appeals of Veterans Claims | Accredited Attorney | 2009 - Present |
Elder Law Answers | Member | 2007 - Present |
Kentucky Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2002 - Present |
Cincinnati Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 1998 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | Elder Law and Medicaid Planning | 2017 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Planning for Long-Term Care | 2017 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Medicaid Planning | 2016 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Mediciad | 2016 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Mediciad | 2015 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Retirment Assets in Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2014 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Medicaid Update 2014 | 2014 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Medicaid: From Qualifying Clients to Applying for Benefits | 2013 |
Inspired Press Publishing/Amazon Digital Service Inc. | Your Survival Guide to Asset Preservation | 2010 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Understanding Medicaid and Ohio Estate Recovery | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Dayton | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
Xavier University | BA - Bachelor of Arts, BS-Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas | High School Diploma | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lunch and Learn | Franklin County Chamber of Commerce | 2019 |
Senior Health Fair | Asset Protection | 2018 |
Special Needs Planning. What happens when you are gone? | Special Needs PLanning | 2017 |
Senior Health Care Fair- Emphasis on Alzheimer's/Dementia Resources | Elder Law and Crisis Planning | 2017 |
Planning for Long-Term Care | Advance Planning and VA Benefits for LTC | 2017 |
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning | Obtaining Veteran Benefits | 2017 |
Parkinson's Association Support Goup/ St Mary's Church, Franklin, Ohio | Leagl Coping with a Long Term Illness | 2016 |
National Business Institute- Protecting Assets While Qulaifying for Medciaid | Crisis Planning and Assistance | 2016 |
National Business Institute- Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid | Pre-Need Asset Planning | 2016 |
Medicaid Planning | Medicaid Income Eligibility | 2016 |
Alzheimer's Care and Support Workshop | What Families Need to Know...When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's Disease | 2016 |
Warren County Senior Services | Alzheimer's Association Family Assistance Workshop | 2015 |
National Business Institute | Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Mediciad | 2015 |
Cheering for Charity Educatuin Circuit- Artis Senior Living Hosting | Income for Veteran's in need of Memory Care | 2015 |
Alzheimer's Association Care and Support Workshop | Developing an Action PLan for Life and Estate | 2015 |
NBI Continuing Legal Education for Professionals | Medciaid Application and Appeals Process | 2014 |
NBI Continuing Legal Education for Professionals | Retirement Assets in Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2014 |
Cin-Day Seniors Educational Series | Ohio Waiver Application Process | 2014 |
Alzheimer Association Annual Symposium at NKU Mets Center | Planning Tips and Traps | 2014 |
NBI Confrence/ Medicaid: Qualifying Clients to Applying for Benefits | Medicaid Planning | 2013 |
Wright Pat Air Force Base | Vetrans Benefits | 2012 |
Waren County Board of Developmental Disabilities | Planning for Adult Disabled Children | 2012 |
Vandalia, Nazarene Church Senior Group | It Is Never Too Late To Plan | 2012 |
Summer Symposium & A Day For Caregivers | Legal and Financial Planning | 2012 |
End-Of-Life Ethics | The process of legal and ethical decision making at the end of life. | 2012 |
2012 Gold Star Wives National Convention | Estate Plannig after the Loss of your Spouse | 2012 |
Wright Pat Air Force MOAA | Veterans Benefits | 2011 |
WHIO Radio "There is a Season" | The Importance of Planning | 2011 |
Outreach Community Education Series at The Wellington of Dayton | Legal Issues for an Aging Generation | 2011 |
Lebanon Country Manor | Veterans Benefits vs. Ohio Assisted Living Waiver Program | 2011 |
Greater Cincinnati Alzheimer's Associaiton meeting at Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs | Planning in Crisis | 2011 |
Great Oaks Career Campuses Adult Education Program | Elder Law and Ideas of Basic Estate Planning | 2011 |
Alzheimer Community Education Programs | Legal ways to protect a loved one with Alzheimer's | 2011 |
Vandalia Senior Safety Day | Safety first is being prepared | 2010 |
Sunrise of Hamilton Community Outreach Workshop | Hidden Veterans Benefits | 2010 |
Otterbein Community Education Series | Medicaid Waiver Programs- The New Frontier | 2010 |
National Association for Retired Federal Employees | Welcome to Retirement | 2010 |
Live Oaks Vocational School Community Educational Series | What is Elder Law? | 2010 |
Heartland of Centerville Community Outreach Workshop Series | Medicaid Apllication Pitfalls | 2010 |
Crossroads Hospice Special events Series | How to Use Your Legal Documents. (POA's, Wills, Trusts Etc..) | 2010 |
Clermont Care Center Ice Cream Social | Understanding Basic Legal Documents | 2010 |
Arbors of Milford Community Outreach Workshop | Understanding Basic Legal Documents | 2010 |
WPAFB Retirement Day | How to Enjoy Your Retirement | 2009 |
Christ Hospital Continuing Education Units | Medicaid Resource Requirements | 2009 |
Understanding Medicaid and Estate Recovery | Medicaid Resource Eligibility | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Miesse v. ODJFS Fairfield County Appeal #1819482 | Appeal was affirmed and the agency was ordered to remove the restricted coverage. |
Kennard v. Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Appeal#1612088 | The agency was incorrect and should have reduced the restrictive coverage, resulting in eligibility for Medicaid, and they must accept the past unpaid medical expenses allowing the use of income to pay back outstanding medical expenses. |
Liette v. Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Appeal #1617610 | Prevailed on appeal and the hearing officer agreed that the assets in the trust were not available and Medicaid benefits were approved. |
Rorick v. Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Case N0.A900663 | Appellant prevailed and the annuity was deemed permissable by the Court of Common Please, Hamilton County, Ohio and recently prevailed at the Court of Appeals. |
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Service v. Schnur Appeal#1393284-6 | Medicaid was reinstated. |
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C. Mccullough, Elder law Attorney on Jan 27, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris for almost 15 years, first as a law school classmate and subsequently as a colleague in the legal profession. I have found Chris to be an excellent lawyer with a strong grasp of the intricacies of elder law while commanding the respect of his peers and his clients due to his hands-on, personal approach to the practice of law. Recently, when one of my close family members required the services of an attorney that practices in the area of elder law, I didn't have to think twice before referring my family member to Chris. We were extremely pleased with the eventual outcome and the manner in which Chris made a difficult situation easier for us.
Amanda Sims, Elder law Attorney on Jan 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I am impressed with the amount of compassion and understanding Attorney Lavin brings to his clients. Attorney Lavin is able to make his clients and their families feel comfortable during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Attorney Lavin's level of knowledge in the elder law field is extraordinary and one of the best in Ohio. I endorse this lawyer.
C. Mccullough, Elder law Attorney on Jan 27, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris for almost 15 years, first as a law school classmate and subsequently as a colleague in the legal profession. I have found Chris to be an excellent lawyer with a strong grasp of the intricacies of elder law while commanding the respect of his peers and his clients due to his hands-on, personal approach to the practice of law. Recently, when one of my close family members required the services of an attorney that practices in the area of elder law, I didn't have to think twice before referring my family member to Chris. We were extremely pleased with the eventual outcome and the manner in which Chris made a difficult situation easier for us.
Amanda Sims, Elder law Attorney on Jan 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I am impressed with the amount of compassion and understanding Attorney Lavin brings to his clients. Attorney Lavin is able to make his clients and their families feel comfortable during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Attorney Lavin's level of knowledge in the elder law field is extraordinary and one of the best in Ohio. I endorse this lawyer.
Parker Clifton, Elder law Attorney on Aug 14, 2010
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Attorney Lavin has become known by his clients and his peers as one of the most knowledgeable elder law attorney's in Ohio. His high technicality is only outdone by his innovation and creativity in his field of practice. Only satisfied when exceeding his client's expectations, I feel Attorney Lavin strives do go beyond what's "customary" or "regular" and is constantly trying to better himself and the outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
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