Atty. Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Atty. Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Alan Acker joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in August 2011. He practices Family Wealth & Estate Planning, emphasizing estate and gift taxation, income taxation of trusts and estates, charitable giving, and probate law.Alan brings a great deal of experience to the team of estate planning attorneys at CPM.

Columbus Columbus 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Scott Acker, Esq. at a glance

Alan Scott Acker, Esq. is an Attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), Virginia (1986), and Ohio (1990). Educated at University of Illinois (BS, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alan is a respected member of the Illinois State Bar Association, He has provided years of services to the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Council and formerly sat as Chair of the OSBA Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Specialty Board, and Alan is also a former member of the Columbus Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alan Acker joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in August 2011
  • He practices Family Wealth & Estate Planning, emphasizing estate and gift taxation, income taxation of trusts and estates, charitable giving, and probate law.Alan brings a great deal of experience to the team of estate planning attorneys at CPM
  • He is a former Franklin County Ohio Probate Court Judge
  • Alan has practiced law in Norfolk, Virginia, Chicago, Illinois, and Columbus, with a primary focus on estate planning matters
  • Alan is the creator of the E&E Trust and Will Drafting System, a web-based system to assist Ohio attorneys in drafting trusts, wills, and financial powers of attorney

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Scott Acker, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Alan Scott Acker, Esq. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Alan Scott Acker, Esq. is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Columbus 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Where is Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s law office located?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Scott Acker, Esq. handle?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Alan Scott Acker, Esq. practiced law?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Alan Scott Acker, Esq. go to law school?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. earned their education at (BS, 1974).
How can I contact Alan Scott Acker, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Alan Scott Acker, Esq. received?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

BS
University of Illinois
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
Virginia
Admitted: 1986
Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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