Atty. Charles C. Ashdown

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.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Charles C. Ashdown is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles C. Ashdown

Where is Charles C. Ashdown's law office located?
Charles C. Ashdown's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Law Office of Charles C. Ashdown LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles C. Ashdown handle?
Charles C. Ashdown focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Charles C. Ashdown practiced law?
Charles C. Ashdown has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Charles C. Ashdown go to law school?
Charles C. Ashdown earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Charles C. Ashdown for a consultation?
You can contact Charles C. Ashdown directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles C. Ashdown received?
Charles C. Ashdown's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cincinnati).

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cincinnati)
- 2024

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986

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