Atty. David John Rectenwald

Atty. David John Rectenwald

Mr. David John Rectenwald is a lawyer practicing business law, estate administration, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

Toledo Toledo 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (419) 820-6346

Profile Summary

About David John Rectenwald at a glance

David John Rectenwald is a Partner, Trusts & Estates Practice Co-Administrator based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), Florida (2001), North Carolina (2001), and Michigan United States Tax Court (2002). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1986) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David John Rectenwald is a lawyer practicing business law, estate administration, probate & estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David John Rectenwald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David John Rectenwald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

David John Rectenwald is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

David John Rectenwald is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David John Rectenwald is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

David John Rectenwald is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Toledo 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 venue, 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 David John Rectenwald

Where is David John Rectenwald's law office located?
David John Rectenwald's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Rectenwald handle?
David John Rectenwald focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David John Rectenwald practiced law?
David John Rectenwald has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David John Rectenwald go to law school?
David John Rectenwald earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David John Rectenwald for a consultation?
You can contact David John Rectenwald 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 David John Rectenwald received?
David John Rectenwald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1986
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
Florida
Admitted: 2001
North Carolina
Admitted: 2001
Michigan United States Tax Court
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee
Admitted: 2021

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