Atty. Christopher S. Vonau
Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk. He is now a partner of the Firm.
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Christopher S. Vonau is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Decker Vonau & Carr, LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 2013) and The Ohio State University (B.S.B.A., 2009). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk
- He is now a partner of the Firm
- He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School
- He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters
- business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters
- and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters
- guardianships
- construction related disputes.Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations
- He is a member of the Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, and the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG).Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach for St. Charles
- He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and two sons, Jackson and Barrett
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Christopher S. Vonau is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher S. Vonau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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