William Geary

William Geary

Law Offices of William L. Geary Co., L.P.A.
  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Ohio
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Biography

William L. Geary has been a practicing attorney since 1979. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, and was the recipient of numerous awards during his time there. Not long after graduation, he founded Law Offices of William L. Geary in Columbus Ohio, and began serving his community as a dedicated divorce and family law attorney.
Mr. Geary has helped countless people through sensitive and emotionally-charged legal matters. He works closely with his clients and works tirelessly to achieve the outcome that will serve their best interests. Due to his dedication, open communication, and record of outstanding case results, he has been awarded the Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell. This award is provided to attorney’s when clients have taken the time to praise their communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service, and cost value. Contact his firm today if you would like to schedule a consultation with attorney William Geary.

Education
Ohio Northern University
J.D. (1978) | Law
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Honors: American Jurisprudence Book Award in Contracts I and II; American Jurisprudence Book Award in Secured Transactions
Activities: Research Assistant to Dean for Real Property studies
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Ohio State University - Columbus
B.A. (1974) | English
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Professional Experience
The Law Offices of William L. Geary, Co. LPA
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Article Contributor to Family Lawyer Magazine
Family Lawyer Magazine
Chapter on trial practice considerations for a new practice handbook on Family Law
Law Practice Handbooks, Inc. of Springfield, llinois.
Numerous Blogs
DivorceMagazine.com
Chapter on Domestic Relations Custody practice for “Inside the Minds”
Thomson Reuters
Awards
Rating of 10 out of 10
Avvo
Client's Choce Award
Avvo
BAR REGISTER OF PREEMINENT LAWYERS
Martindale Hubbell
Received award each year since 1999
Nominated and accepted into American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Ohio
American Society of Legal Advocates
One of Ohio's Top 10 Divorce Lawyers
Best Attorneys On Line
Have consistently received this award since 2010
A-V Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Top 100 Family Lawyers in Ohio
National Legal Advocates
Ohio's Top Ten Divorce or Family Law Attorneys
Best Attorneys On Line
Lead Counsel Rated
Lead Counsel Review Board
Professional Associations
COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
MEMBER
- Current
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United States Supreme Court
Member of the bar
- Current
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COLUMBUS BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW COMMITTEE
MEMBER
- Current
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Ohio State Bar
Member
- Current
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Franklin County Mediator Accrediation Committee
Member
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Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio
Board member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Support child and spousal
  • Custody
  • Annulments
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Columbus Family Lawyer.com
Contact & Map
Law Offices of William L. Geary
155 W Main St
Suite 101 Waterford Tower
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 289-1227
Fax: (614) 228-7630