Summary
Don Lane enjoys helping his clients navigate important life decisions. He specializes in the types of law that are of help to individuals and families, including estate planning, probate, trust administration, special needs planning, family business and elder law. Don also assists clients in navigating insurance disputes, including those arising through long term care, medical and property insurance. Don also enjoys working with his clients and nonprofit organizations to increase their impact on community philanthropy. Don’s desire to help does not end with his legal practice. Don is deeply involved in community activities that address important issues such as poverty.
Areas Of Practice
- Business Consultation and Startups
- Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law
- Personal Injury Litigation and Wrongful Death
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1987
Education
- The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
- B.S.B.A.
Classes/Seminars
- Legal Advisor, Ohio High School Mock Trial Program, Ohio Center for Law Related Education
- Mock Trial Instructor, Cincinnati Super Saturday Program
- Frequent Speaker on Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association Estate Planning, Elder Law and Grievance Committees, Member
- American College of FinancE, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy ® Designation
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteers Lawyers for the Poor Program, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
- Board Member, New Life Furniture Bank
- Chair, Grants Committee, Christ Church Cathedral
- Senior Warden, Emeritus, Christ Church Cathedral
