Elliott Lee Stapleton

Elliott Lee Stapleton

also known as Elliott L. Stapleton, Elliott Stapleton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Business Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Probate

123 Boggs Lane, 1st floor, Cincinnati, OH

About Elliott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 55%

I advise owners, directors, employees and officers of businesses ranging from start-up ventures to large privately held companies. My representation includes: Support on entity selection (Limited Liability Company, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, etc.);

55%
Estate Planning 40%

I advise individuals on Estate Planning and Probate matters. The Estate Planning process includes evaluation, drafting, and executing of the: - Last Will and Testament, - Durable Power of Attorney, - Health Care Power of Attorney, - Living Will, and - Trust Agreement. This practice utilizes Living Trusts to avoid Probate and estate tax implications while paying special attention to the client’s personal considerations.

40%
Probate 5%

I advise on property transfers, preparing necessary transfer documents, and assisting with all other aspects of the Probate and Trust Administration process.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 12 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 18 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

CMRS Law

123 Boggs Lane, 1st floor, Cincinnati, OH, 45246

CMRS Law - Hyde Park

2101 Grandin Rd, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH, 45208

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Elliott Lee Stapleton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (29)
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Posted by Brian | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Business Formation

Hiring Elliot to form my business was the best decision I could have made. He was there every step of the way for any questions I had and for me to see exactly what he was doing. I was able to sleep well knowing that my business was in the best hands in the state!

Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust & Will

Having gone through the process of creating a trust and will for family twice, I can confidently say Elliott and his team provide the most transparent and seamless process I have found and experienced. The team is very knowledgeable and made the process easy utilizing a questionnaire they guided ...us through to complete. The embedded videos explaining different terminology made the trust and will review process easy as well.

Posted by Mike | March 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust Fund update

Elliott has kept us informed of changes in the tax law that would impact our trust fund. We also needed to update our wills at the same time as making changes to the Trust. He always listens carefully to our request and provides clear concise answers to our questions to helps us understand. The chang...es were completed accurately and timely, and he provided well organized quality documents for our records.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome experience w my estate plan

Elliott and his team were awesome, organized and helpful. Would highly recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elliott Stapleton, Attorney

I have dealt with Elliott Stapleton on two occasions. First he helped with my mother's trust and then when I ha to have my trust rewritten. Elliott explained everything I needed to know an in a way that I could understand the the legal terms. He was very friendly and professional. Will continue to us...e him for my legal needs.

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Elliott Lee Stapleton's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Cornetet

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Elliott is one of the hardest working and dedicated attorneys I know."

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Olivia Smith

Estate planning lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Stapleton is a trustworthy attorney and I am confident sending my estate and business planning work to him."

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Nova Levante

Business lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsey Neyra

Business lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elliot was professional, prepared, and advocated for his client."

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Holly Regoli

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Stapleton is highly respected in the community and I recommend him for your legal needs."

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Greg Simms

Estate planning lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot Stapleton has a great legal mind and is always well prepared. That's why his clients are happy. Great lawyer."

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Brian Brownfield

Estate planning lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Elliott for Estate Planning and Probate in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. He is detail oriented and would be a major asset in assisting families with their estate planning and probate needs."

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Daniel Perry

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alexander Montgomery

Unknown lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I've known Elliott for a number of years and throughout that time he has always been extremely hardworking, dedicated, and thorough in every task he undertakes. I take great pride in endorsing him."

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Justin Key

Business lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Friend

"Elliott is a tireless advocate for his clients and I endorse him."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer, his advice was concise and to the point."

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Dana Lambert

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stapleton and I have worked together on numerous cases and his professionalism and attention to detail is apparent in his work. I have recommended Mr. Stapleton to my family members for their estate work, and he has done the estate work for me as well. I obviously trust his work. I will continue to recommend Mr. Stapleton to others. Mr. Stapleton works very hard and cares deeply for his clients."

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Steven Wilson

Business lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Friend

"Eilliott is a competent and trustworthy attorney who has great instincts and a superior legal intellect. I often seek his advice and counsel and confer with him on important matters. I would recommend him to anyone who needed an attorney in the Greater Cincinnati area."

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Lindsey Neyra

Business lawyer

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Maria Hafford

Elder law lawyer

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Michael Spillane

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Mark Eppley

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Greg Simms

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Brian Brownfield

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Daniel Perry

Litigation lawyer

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Olivia Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Justin Key

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John Cornetet

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Wilson

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Lawyer of the Week, www.cincybar.org

2007

Dean's Scholar, University of Louisville

2006

Distinguished Graduate Scholarship, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

2005

Distinguished Graduate Scholarship, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

2004

Distinguished Graduate Scholarship, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

2002

Harold Garrison’s Honorary Scholarship, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

2001

Special Scholarship Award, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

2000

Special Scholarship Award, Gamma Xi Scholarship Fund

Work Experience

2007 - 2007

Legal Extern, Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Formica

2005 - 2005

Summer Law Clerk, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati

Associations

2013 - Present

Kentucky Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Linkinnati

Advisor

2008 - Present

Gamma Xi 21, Inc

Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Member

2007 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

ARAG® Network Attorney

Member

2007 - Present

The Supreme Court of Ohio

Member

2007 - Present

Pro Seniors

Member

2014 - 2014

Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers

Member

2012 - 2013

C-Change Leadership - Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

Member

Education

2007

University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Cincinnati

Bachelors Degree

Speaking Engagements

2017

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Estate Planning

2015

YourEncore

Estate Planning for P&G retirees

2015

University of Cincinnati

Provide and Protect

2015

Probate process start to finish Probate Education for Attorneys

2015

Estate Planning for Children's Employees

Estate Planning

2014

Estate Planning for Kroger Employees

Estate Planning

2012

Star One Continuting Education

Estate Planning and Estate Administration for Realtors

2012

2011

Phi Alpha Delta at the University of Cincinnati

The four most important habits of a successful Law Student and Attorney

2011

Newtown Business Owners Association

The four most common legal mistakes of a Small Business

2011

LNL

How to Start and Maintain a Legally Sound Business

2011

Estate Planning

Estate Planning for P&G employees and Estate Tax Law Update

2011

Business Networking International

Planning for the Ohio Estate Tax

2010

Southwestern Ohio Chiropractic Association Meeting

Estate and Succession Planning for Chiropractors

2010

Business Network International Meeting

Estate Planning for Second Marriages

2009

Business Network International Meeting

Estate Planning for Business Owners

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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