Atty. Ellen Essig
Ellen Essig is a lawyer practicing surrogacy law, adoption law, divorce and 5 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Ellen Essig is a Founding Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at The Family Law & Fertility Law Group. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, adoption, juvenile, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), Hawaii (2013), and Michigan (2024). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1986) and The Ohio State University (B.S. Education, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen Essig is a lawyer practicing surrogacy law, adoption law, divorce and 5 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Ellen practices at The Family Law & Fertility Law Group in Cincinnati, OH
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Ellen Essig is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Ellen Essig is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
Ellen Essig is one of 14,168 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Ohio →
Ellen Essig is one of 27,158 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Ohio →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ellen Essig is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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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