Biography

Chris has practiced law in the estate planning area in Greater Cincinnati for over 25 years. Chair of the Estate Planning Practice Group, she practices in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. She counsels clients in the management and disposition of property during lifetime, at death and after death as well as in the related tax and personal considerations. Chris also has been involved in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial agreements. 

Chris is a frequent lecturer and has published a variety of articles on a wide range of subjects in the area of estate planning and meets regularly with several informal groups of estate planning attorneys to network and stay on top of trends and issues facing estate planners. She has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America in the trusts and estates section, and, based on the grading and comments of her peers, Chris is recognized with an AV Rating, the highest rating given to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. From 2004-2007, she was chosen by her peers as one of "Ohio’s Super Lawyers." Chris is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. In 2003, the Ohio State Bar Association certified Chris as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.  In 2007, Chris was named one of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Trusts and Estates.

Chris is a co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Professional Development Group.

Since she deals with very personal client issues, Chris’s work philosophy is to emphasize the importance of good rapport and communications with her clients. She is passionate about her family and her daughter, Maria, whom she describes as, “a happy child who loves to make me laugh.” A little known fact about Chris: she was part of a women’s intramural football team in law school.

Law School

J.D., University of Cincinnati, 1979

Education

B.S., Mathematics, John Carroll University, 1976

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of Ohio
U.S. Tax Court
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Affiliations

American College of Trust and Estate Council, Fellow
Cincinnati Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee, 1995 to present, Chair, 2000-2002; Estate Planning and Probate Committee, 1980 to Present, Secretary, 1999-2000, Vice Chair 2000-2001, Chair 2001-2002; Professionalism CLE Subcommittee, 1999-2000
Cincinnati Estate Planning Council, Trustee (2003-2006)
Kentucky Bar Association
Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialization Board, 2004- present
Starshine: The Hospice of Children's Hospital Medical Center, Board
The Wellness Community, Planned Giving Committee
Cincinnati Zoo, Planned Giving Committee
CET, Planned Giving Committee Chair