Atty. Mary Louise Rust

Atty. Mary Louise Rust

Mary Louise Rust is a lawyer practicing private client, estate planning, probate & trust administration and 3 other areas of law. Mary received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Louise Rust at a glance

Mary Louise Rust is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987) and Kentucky Southern District of Ohio (1999). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Miami University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions 2013 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mary Louise Rust is a lawyer practicing private client, estate planning, probate & trust administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mary practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Louise Rust's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Louise Rust handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Mary Louise Rust is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

Mary Louise Rust is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mary Louise Rust is one of 501,317 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.

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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 Mary Louise Rust

Where is Mary Louise Rust's law office located?
Mary Louise Rust's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Louise Rust handle?
Mary Louise Rust focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mary Louise Rust practiced law?
Mary Louise Rust has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Mary Louise Rust go to law school?
Mary Louise Rust earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Mary Louise Rust for a consultation?
You can contact Mary Louise Rust 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 Mary Louise Rust received?
Mary Louise Rust's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1987
B.S.
Miami University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
Kentucky Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1999

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