Atty. Charles C. Ashdown
Charles is an experienced attorney whose practice covers all aspects of general business and litigation, as well as other commercial transactions. He also handles real estate matters, especially those that involve litigation.
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About Charles C. Ashdown at a glance
Charles C. Ashdown is a business, real estate, and estate litigation attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Law Office of Charles C. Ashdown LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cincinnati) (2024). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles is an experienced attorney whose practice covers all aspects of general business and litigation, as well as other commercial transactions
- He also handles real estate matters, especially those that involve litigation
- He works frequently with privately held corporations and other family businesses
- He has over 25 years of experience dealing with automobile dealerships in all aspects of their operations
- Charles also handles significant personal injury and wrongful death claims with both compassion and determination
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Charles C. Ashdown's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles C. Ashdown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles C. Ashdown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Charles C. Ashdown is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Charles C. Ashdown is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →
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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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