Atty. Robert Peterson Chalfant
Robert Peterson Chalfant is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, insurance law and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a M.B.A. degree from The Ohio State University Graduate School of Business in 1967, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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Robert Peterson Chalfant is a Member based in Steubenville, Ohio, practicing at R. Peterson Chalfant. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1965) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1969). Educated at The Ohio State University Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. University, 1967) and The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jefferson County (President, 1993-1994), Ohio State and American (Member, Section of Real Property, Probate & Trust) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Steubenville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Peterson Chalfant is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, insurance law and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a M.B.A. degree from The Ohio State University Graduate School of Business in 1967, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Robert practices at R. Peterson Chalfant in Steubenville, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Peterson Chalfant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Robert Peterson Chalfant is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Robert Peterson Chalfant is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Robert Peterson Chalfant is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Robert Peterson Chalfant is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Peterson Chalfant is one of 286,061 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 Steubenville 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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