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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Dublin, OH
At Zaino Law Group, we combine the personalized attention of a small firm with the expertise typically found in larger legal practices. Our attorneys specialize in tax law, estate planning, probate, franchise law, business law, and real estate law, serving clients across Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, and Central and Southwestern Ohio. With decades of combined experience, we focus on understanding each client's unique needs and providing tailored legal strategies to protect their assets and achieve long-term goals. Our practice emphasizes proactive planning, whether helping families navigate estate matters, guiding businesses through complex transactions, or assisting franchise owners in regulatory compliance.We collaborate closely with accountants, financial planners, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions that align with our clients' personal and business objectives. Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive direct, responsive representation while benefiting from the depth of knowledge associated with larger firms.
Services
Tax Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Franchise Law
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of franchise law experience and specialized tax expertise.
- Our attorneys provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- We collaborate with financial professionals to ensure comprehensive client solutions.
- Our team has extensive experience in probate and complex business transactions.
- We serve clients across Ohio and North Carolina with localized legal knowledge.
Services
Tax Law
Our tax law practice helps individuals and businesses navigate complex federal and state tax issues. We provide strategic advice on business entity selection, estate tax planning, and dispute resolution with tax authorities. With deep expertise in both transactional and litigious tax matters, we help clients minimize liabilities while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and ensure clients' wishes are honored. Our services include wills, living trusts, charitable trusts, and business succession planning. We help families minimize probate costs and tax burdens while addressing unique needs like special needs trusts and multi-generational wealth transfer.
Franchise Law
With over 30 years of experience, we assist franchisors and franchisees with all legal aspects of franchising. Our services include FDD preparation, franchise agreement negotiation, dispute resolution, and compliance with state and federal franchise laws. We represent clients in franchise system development and multi-unit operator agreements.
Business Law
We provide full-service legal support for business formation, contracts, mergers, and dispute resolution. Our practice includes shareholder agreements, tax planning, employment contracts, and non-compete agreements. We help businesses navigate regulatory challenges and manage litigation risks in commercial transactions.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, title transfers, zoning issues, and construction disputes. We assist with purchase agreements, lease contracts, property development, and tax-free exchanges for clients in Ohio and North Carolina, ensuring smooth transactions and legal compliance.
People
Michael J. Zaino
Attorney
With decades of experience in tax and franchise law, Michael J. Zaino provides strategic legal counsel to businesses and families. He focuses on estate planning, business transactions, and franchise system development.
James A. Meaney
Attorney
James A. Meaney specializes in probate matters and business law, helping clients navigate estate administration and commercial transactions with practical legal solutions tailored to their needs.
Stephen J. Hood
Attorney
Stephen J. Hood focuses on real estate law and business transactions, providing clients with experienced representation in property deals and commercial contract negotiations across multiple states.
Thad T. Rieger
Attorney
Thad T. Rieger handles franchise law and business litigation, offering clients strategic guidance in franchise disputes and commercial legal matters with a focus on dispute prevention.
Questions
What areas of law does Zaino Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in tax law, estate planning, probate, franchise law, business law, and real estate law for clients in Ohio and North Carolina.
How does Zaino Law Group approach estate planning?
We create customized estate plans that minimize tax burdens and ensure smooth asset transfer while addressing each family's unique circumstances.
Can Zaino Law Group help with franchise development?
Yes, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in franchise law, including FDD preparation, dispute resolution, and system development.
Do you serve businesses outside of Ohio?
While based in Ohio, we also assist clients with legal matters in North Carolina, including real estate and estate planning.
How do you handle probate matters?
Our team guides executors through probate processes, including asset distribution, will disputes, and tax compliance for estates in Ohio.
