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Highly Experienced Attorneys to Address Your Legal Needs
Protection of your family and your assets are the most important aspects when you are planning for your future. From estate planning (to avoid unnecessary tax liability) to clear assistance with preparation of your wills and trusts, count on none other than Christman & Chrisman, Attorneys at Law.
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Our Practice Areas Include
- Wills and trusts
- Estate planning
- Probate
- Real estate
- Hospital appointment
- Nursing home appointment
- In-home appointment
Read More About Christman & Chrisman, Attorneys at Law
In 1950, when Harold E. Christman started practicing law in the area of Sidney, Shelby County, OH, he began establishing a reputation for honesty, fairness, compassion, and hard work. James J. Chrisman joined with Harold in 1979. Although Harold retired in 1986, we have continued in his respected tradition.
We take pride in providing quality legal services at reasonable prices to individuals, families, and small businesses.
Our goal is to provide service ethically, efficiently, and to your satisfaction. We effectively use staff and technologies to help minimize your costs while striving to maintain good attorney-client relations and respond in a timely manner to your needs.
We believe that conflict resolution should be done in the proper spirit. With you, we explore alternative avenues for resolving disputes in the most economic and amicable ways possible.

Joseph A. Chrisman, Attorney and Owner
Education:
- Brigham Young University, B.A., 2004
- University of Cincinnati, J.D., 2007
Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 2007
- United States District Court for Southern District of Ohio, 2008
- Ohio State Bar Association
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society
- Shelby County Bar Association

James J. Chrisman, Counsel
Education:
- The Ohio State University, B.S., 1971
- The Ohio State University, B.A., 1971
- The Ohio State University, J.D., 1979
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 1979
- United States District Court for Southern District of Ohio, 1979
- Ohio State Bar Association
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society
- Shelby County Bar Association
Our Staff Members
- Mary L. Renner
- Shirley A. Finkenbine
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We are a local, family-owned and operated business and have been serving Sidney, OH since 1950.