Clodfelter & Gutzwiller - Cincinnati, OH
Clodfelter and Gutzwiller is a distinguished Cincinnati law firm founded in 1997, offering skilled legal counsel focused on estate planning, probate administration, criminal defense, civil litigation, and tax matters across Hamilton County and Southwestern Ohio.
Dependable Legal Advocacy and Guidance in Greater Cincinnati
Founded in 1997 by a dedicated team of legal practitioners, Clodfelter and Gutzwiller provides exceptional legal representation tailored to individuals, families, and businesses across Greater Cincinnati. Over nearly three decades, the firm has earned a sterling reputation throughout Southwestern Ohio for tackling intricate legal challenges with precision, discretion, and unwavering commitment. While originally renowned for trailblazing work in employment litigation, the firm has focused its practice primarily on comprehensive estate planning, probate administration, and assertive criminal defense. When you need to hire an attorney who combines deep courtroom skill with practical, personalized counsel, Clodfelter and Gutzwiller delivers trusted guidance.
Primary Practice Areas and Legal Services
Clients searching to find a lawyer who will protect their personal rights and preserve their financial well-being can rely on Clodfelter and Gutzwiller across multiple legal areas:
- Estate planning and wealth protection: Drafting customized wills, revocable living trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives designed to protect family assets and minimize estate taxes.
- Probate administration and estate settlement: Guiding executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through the Hamilton County probate court process, including asset distribution and creditor settlements.
- Criminal defense representation: Defending individuals facing state and federal misdemeanor and felony charges, DUI cases, drug offenses, violent crimes, and complex criminal appeals.
- Federal and state taxation: Providing strategic counsel on tax planning, state tax audits, IRS disputes, and complex tax litigation matters.
- Employment law and civil litigation: Representing clients in selective civil disputes, workplace disputes, and contract controversies with focused advocacy.
Vigorous Defense Against Criminal Allegations
Facing criminal charges puts your liberty, reputation, and future livelihood on the line. At Clodfelter and Gutzwiller, managing attorney David C. Clodfelter brings extensive courtroom and appellate experience to each client defense. If you need a lawyer urgently following an arrest or criminal indictment in Southwestern Ohio, our practice acts without delay. We conduct independent investigations, scrutinize law enforcement conduct, challenge evidentiary flaws, and mount rigorous defenses at every stage of the justice system, from bond hearings and pretrial motions to trial and appeal.
Strategic Estate Planning and Probate Solutions
Preparing for the future requires thoughtful foresight and detailed legal drafting. Clodfelter and Gutzwiller assists families and professionals across Cincinnati in creating robust estate plans that reflect their exact wishes and protect vulnerable beneficiaries. By drafting comprehensive trusts and powers of attorney, our firm helps clients bypass the delays and expenses of formal probate. When a loved one passes away, we offer calm, thorough probate administration to resolve estate affairs efficiently and alleviate stress during difficult times.
Why Choose Clodfelter and Gutzwiller
Clients choose Clodfelter and Gutzwiller because our practice combines seasoned legal authority with the attentive accessibility of a boutique firm. Every client receives direct counsel from an experienced attorney who takes the time to understand their concerns and formulate targeted legal solutions. If you seek to find a lawyer who will champion your cause with integrity and tenacity, contact our Cincinnati office today at (513) 621-5252 to schedule an in-depth legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Cincinnati, right beside Fountain Square.
Building Location
This office is located in the historic 12-story Beaux-Arts structure known as the Mercantile Library Building, situated near the Genius of Water artwork on Fountain Square.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the underground Fountain Square Parking Garage, which is conveniently located right next to the building, or several other nearby public parking garages.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 78 (Lincoln Heights); nearest stop is at 5th & Vine.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic lobby of the Mercantile Library Building at 414 Walnut Street. Take one of the building passenger elevators to the 5th floor. The office is located in Suite 505.