EXPERIENCED
RESPONSIVE
COMPASSIONATE
REPRESENTATION

SERVING LICKING COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

WHAT WE DO BEST

We work hard to provide our clients with high quality, courteous, and professional legal service and representation.

AT VERNAU LAW, WE
ALWAYS APPRECIATE
THE OPPORTUNITY
TO SERVE
OUR CLIENTS.

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
FAMILY LAW & DOMESTIC RELATIONS
INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
INCOME TAX PLANNING
CIVIL LITIGATION
PERSONAL INJURY
WRONGFUL DEATH

LANDLORD REPRESENTATION
EVICTIONS
OIL & GAS LEASE REVIEW

WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM US

We will explore your needs and alternatives, and provide you with services that are tailored to your particular needs. We emphasize value billing* for services rendered, and flat fee arrangements are provided for many services when appropriate.

*We accept payments via all conventional means, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

AREAS OF FOCUS

FAMILY LAW & DOMESTIC RELATIONS

We provide comprehensive services for divorce and dissolution of marriage, paternity, modification and enforcement of existing orders including change of custody, parenting time schedules, child support, and health care orders, preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, antenuptual agreements, and adoptions. Adam’s income tax background is particularly important in resolving all aspects of your family law matters.

CIVIL LITIGATION

We provide legal services for trials in all courts, including:

• Personal Injury & Wrongful Death for Injured Persons
• Business Disputes
• Business Collections
• Landlord Representation in Evictions

BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

We work with you on the organization of your business with an emphasis on liability protection, minimizing income tax liability, drafting and reviewing contracts including lease agreements, and efficient collection of your accounts receivable.

INCOME TAX

We provide annual income tax return preparation services and income tax planning services for individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations (including LLC), and estates and trusts.

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

The purpose of estate planning is to identify persons to make decisions for you when you are incompetent or deceased, and to plan for the conclusion of your life and taking care of your loved ones. We work with you to make a comprehensive plan that works best for your family. The most common estate planning documents we prepare include:

• Financial Power of Attorney
• Health Care Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Last Will & Testament

• Last Will & Testament
• Joint & Survivorship Deed
• Transfer on Death Deed
• Trusts

We also provide legal services in the administration of probate estates after death and guardianships for incompetent or minor persons.

MEET OUR TEAM

ADAM VERNAUfounder
ADAM VERNAU has been providing professional legal services to residents of Licking County and surrounding counties since 1989. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering from West Virginia University, and his law degree from Capital University. Adam has argued successfully in trial courts and appellate courts throughout central Ohio, and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Adam has been active in coaching youth athletics for more than 20 years, has served on many boards for local charities, is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Licking County Bar Association since 1989, and is a member of the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce.
ANDY VERNAUattorney
ANDY VERNAU has been providing professional legal services to residents of Licking County and surrounding counties since 2016. He obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Cincinnati, and his law degree from Capital University. Andy is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Licking County Bar Association, and the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce. Andy is currently the freshman basketball coach at Granville High School.
KIM VERNAUadministrative
KIM VERNAU handles the administrative tasks at Vernau Law and pays close attention to detail while maintaining strong relational priorities at Vernau Law.

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