Atty. David Edward Ernst
Ernst & Associates is an established and well-regarded firm representing a broad spectrum of clients, from major corporations to family-owned businesses throughout Ohio’s southwest counties. With more than 25 years of experience in family law, criminal law and personal injury matters in Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Montgomery and Clinton counties, Ernst & Associates is known in the legal and client community as a firm whose team of talented attorneys offers dedicated, innovative and cost-effective legal services.
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About David Edward Ernst at a glance
David Edward Ernst is a Principal based in Lebanon, Ohio, practicing at Ernst and Associates. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, formation, chapter 7, and wills. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985) and United States District Court of Southern Ohio (1985). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1985) and Miami University (B.A. Political, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Warren County Bar Association Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Lebanon, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ernst & Associates is an established and well-regarded firm representing a broad spectrum of clients, from major corporations to family-owned businesses throughout Ohio’s southwest counties
- With more than 25 years of experience in family law, criminal law and personal injury matters in Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Montgomery and Clinton counties, Ernst & Associates is known in the legal and client community as a firm whose team of talented attorneys offers dedicated, innovative and cost-effective legal services
- Our clients receive the benefit of outstanding attorney services covering broad and varied practice areas
- We provide you with the evidence, support and information necessary to help you win your case
- Our firm gives you the efficient and personal attention you won’t receive at a big firm
- Our attorneys take a personal interest in your case, making all case decisions in consultation with you, the client
- We never hand off decisions to law clerks or paralegals as many larger firms do
- We believe in prompt attention to your needs, and our attorneys return all telephone calls within a day to communicate quickly and effectively about your case
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David Edward Ernst's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Edward Ernst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David Edward Ernst is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Edward Ernst is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Ohio →
David Edward Ernst is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →
David Edward Ernst is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Ohio →
David Edward Ernst is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills 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 Lebanon 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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