Atty. Adam J. Centner
Adam Centner works with individuals, families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations. He practices primarily in estate planning, tax, rental real estate, and nonprofit matters.Adam counsels individuals and families on matters relating to estate planning and wealth transfer, asset protection, income and estate tax planning, probate avoidance, and business succession.
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Adam J. Centner is a trusts attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2012). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2012) and Miami University (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Adam Centner works with individuals, families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations
- He practices primarily in estate planning, tax, rental real estate, and nonprofit matters.Adam counsels individuals and families on matters relating to estate planning and wealth transfer, asset protection, income and estate tax planning, probate avoidance, and business succession
- He also works on sophisticated residential real estate matters, including entity formation and lease preparation.Adam assists nonprofit organizations in formation, tax-exemption, and administrative matters
- He has formed and successfully obtained tax exemption for a variety of public charities and private foundations
- He also assists charitable organizations with the release or modification of gift restrictions, allowing the organization to benefit from otherwise unavailable funds, as well as the negotiation and preparation of gift agreements on behalf of donors and donees
- Adam prides himself on being responsive and developing practical, individualized strategies for each and every client
- He understands that complex dynamics are often at play in estate planning, business, and nonprofit matters and he has significant experience guiding clients through the process
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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