Richard F. Meyer, Esq. — Founding Partner
PRACTICE AREAS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Richard Meyer is the founder of R.F. Meyer & Associates LLC, an Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate law firm, in Central Ohio.
- Focuses practice on elder law, probate, customized estate planning, including special needs trusts and asset protection planning
- OSBA Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Law
- Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Ohio State Bar Association Trust & Estate Section and Elder Law Committee, and the Columbus Bar Association Probate Committee.
- Frequent speaker in the elder law, estate planning and probate related fields for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Ohio State Bar Association and National Business Institute.
- • Mr. Meyer for more than 20 years has earned a Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV Preeminent, the highest level of Professional Excellence in legal ability and ethical standards as established through confidential opinions from
members of the Bar. - Former Chair, Ohio State Bar Association Elder Law Committee (2010-2013)
- Past President, Ohio Chapter – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Former Chair, Ohio State Bar Association Elder Law Certification Committee (2013-2023)
- Ohio Super Lawyer selection for 15+ years
PUBLICATIONS
- Rules of Superintendence Applicable to Guardianships
- Change is Coming: Preparing for Ohio’s 1634 Transition
- Probate Law Journal of Ohio, Nov/Dec 05; “H.B. 66 and Medicaid Recovery”
- NAELA News, Volume 18-Issue 1-2006; “Divorce Elder Law Style”
- NAELA Journal, Volume 3, Number 2, 2007; “Death Comes to the Attorney”
- Columbus Lawyers Quarterly, Winter 2010; “What is a Trust Protector and How Might You Use One?”
- Principal Author, 2014 Edition “Andersons’ Ohio Elder Law Practice Manual”
EDUCATION
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio (J.D., 1980)
- Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio (B.A., cum laude, 1977)
COURTS & BAR ASSOCIATIONS
- Ohio Bar (1980)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1980)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1990)
- U.S. Tax Court (1980)
- Supreme Court of Ohio (1980)
- Member: Columbus Bar Association – Sustaining Member
- Member: Ohio State Bar Association – Sustaining Member
- Member: Ohio State Bar Association Foundation
- Member: Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
- Member: American Bar Association
- Member: ABA – Law Practice Management Section
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
- Attorney, Ohio Charity Foundation
- Attorney, Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus
- Member: National Academy of Elder Lawyers (NAELA)
- Member: Board of Directors, Franklin County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Member: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
- Past Grand Knight – Assumption Council 3727, Knights of Columbus (Supreme Star Council Award)
- Former Chapter President – Columbus Diocese, Knights of Columbus
- Former District Deputy – Columbus Diocese, Knights of Columbus (Supreme Star District Award)
- Former Home Association President – Assumption Council 3727, Knights of Columbus
- Former Financial Secretary – Assumption Council 3727, Knights of Columbus
- Former State Membership Director, Knights of Columbus
- Supreme Council Top Proposer Award – Ohio Knights of Columbus (1991-1992)
- Supreme Council New Council Development Award – Ohio Knights of Columbus (1993-1994)
NEWS
Richard F. Meyer
Founder
