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Overview

Steve McHugh is a veteran attorney with diverse experience serving local government clients and estate planning and estate administration clients.

Steve represents local governments in real estate and zoning matters, municipal litigation, and state and federal employment law representation and compliance. He also deals with matters involving appropriations, annexation, eminent domain, and tax incentive development, as well as labor negotiations and employment issues and contracts. Steve currently serves as Law Director for the City of Bellbrook and Butler Township.

Steve also has developed an extensive estate planning practice and clientele. He handles all facets of estate planning, including drafting of estate plans and trusts for couples and individuals.

Steve has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer and has been listed in the Ohio Super Lawyers magazine since 2009. He is a frequent lecturer on public law issues and has spoken on estate planning issues.

Recognition + Awards

Super Lawyers 2009-2022

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1979
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1979

Education

Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
J.D. – 1978

Ohio Northern University
B.A. – 1975
Major: Accounting

Professional

Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association

Community

Advisory Board Member, The Dayton Arts Alliance
Advisory Board Member, Choices in Community Living
Choice in Community Living – Past President; current Board Member
Premier Health – Board Member/Community Health
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance – Executive Board/Secretary
Speaker on land use issues to Ohio land use professionals – 2009-2018

Our Practices

Our attorneys have experience in the issues that business owners and entrepreneurs frequently face:
For nearly every type of business, real estate is a crucial component of success. For property owners, managers, developers and construction companies, commercial property issues are an everyday facet of business, and skillful solutions to those issues are essential to success of the business. Even if your company is not directly involved in the real estate industry, your place of business — whether purchased or leased — is a critical investment.
At Coolidge Wall, we understand how intimidating business issues like organization, internal governance and contract negotiation can be. As a client, you can expect our corporate and business lawyers to become thoroughly familiar with your business goals and operations. We then draw on the full experience of a distinguished staff of attorneys to help you make wise decisions for your business — from incorporation onward.
Litigation is one of the most challenging aspects of legal practice, one that not every attorney is prepared to handle. Coolidge Wall's team of seasoned litigators have experience with all types of disputes: civil and administrative litigation, appeals, and even select criminal matters.
At Coolidge Wall, we believe that a company’s workforce is its most important asset. However, managing personnel issues and striking the balance between attracting talent and keeping workforce expenses manageable can be a difficult and delicate task. Employers can easily make mistakes that lead to litigation, overcompensation or morale difficulties. Our labor and employment attorneys are well acquainted with labor trends and employment law and use that knowledge to provide our clients with creative and cost-effective advice.
The Ohio workers’ compensation system fills a legitimate need and was designed for administrative convenience. But for businesses of all sizes, workers’ compensation issues can be a nightmare. Employers trust the workers’ compensation practice team at Coolidge Wall to provide informed counsel and competent representation regarding these important issues.
Tax is a universal issue for every business in the United States. The record keeping, planning and preparation that is necessary to keep your tax affairs in order and avoid paying more than you should touches every aspect of your operation.

Our clients trust the attorneys of Coolidge Wall with their important estate planning and probate needs.  Our team is experienced in all aspects of estate planning and probate law, including wills and trusts, estate tax planning, probate administration, and business succession.

Our extensive transactional and civil work in the private sector has provided our team of attorneys at Coolidge Wall with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to provide public sector entities with competent legal counsel for a wide range of issues.

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Coolidge Wall offers a diverse array of legal practice areas and business insight for our clients. Let our history, reputation and knowledge work for your business-no matter where you are. Contact us to learn how we can contribute to your company’s success.
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