819 Steubenville Ave, Cambridge, OH 43725 :: 740-439-2719 :: 877-593-6290

What We Do Best

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Preserving your family's wealth for future generations

Whether you’re planning the parameters of your estate plan future medical care or establishing support for loved ones upon your death, Knowlton, Bennett & Conaway can help with all aspects of trusts and estates issues, including:

  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Choosing the appropriate executor
  • Guardianships
  • Living wills and Health Care power of Attorneys
  • Living trusts
  • Wills drafting

Appointment of guardianship

If you have minor children, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care. This is especially crucial if you are a single parent or if both parents die in a common incident. If you do not name a guardian, the court will appoint a guardian for your children and can make decisions not consistant to your ultimate parenting goals. You can also make arrangements for your pets’ care in your will, including naming a guardian to take responsibility for your pets.

Securing your legacy

You work hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for their long-term well-being and financial security can bring you comfort. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. 

Draft your living will and last will and testament

A will is essential at every stage of your life. Your living will sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. This assures that when you are most vulnerable, your wishes will be honored. 

Your last will provides the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as a domestic partner, a friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for you children and even what happens to your pet- making decisions that might not reflect your desires. 

Chaning your will

As your life changes, so does your estate plan. You may need to update your will throughout your life. Our attorneys draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.

Real Estate

Experienced Cambridge Real estate lawyers

The attorneys at Knowlton, Bennett & Conaway apply their extensive knowledge about property rights, real estate issues, finance, and business transactions to all areas of real estate law. Our experienced attorneys can help you with:

  • Residential home sales transactions
  • Commercial property sales transactions
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Evictions
  • Foreclosures
  • Real estate contracts
  • Eminent domain
  • Zoning, land-use and building permits
  • Boundary and easement disputes
  • Title disputes

Real estate negotiators

Some disputes are better solved outside of the courtroom. Our attorneys guide negotiations to protect your interests. By retaining an attorney to strategize during the contract negotiation process, you can often prevent disputes from arising at a later stage in the real estate transaction. This can save time, costs and frustrations. 

Real estate litigation attorneys

Real estate litigation requires substantial knowledge about property laws and civil litigations, as well as a dynamic courtroom presence. Our attorneys possess the specialized knowledge necessary to successfully litigate your real estate disputes. 

Real estate transaction attorneys

From offer to sale, we handle all aspects of buying and selling real estate and constructions, so that you can feel confident about a smooth and precise transaction. Our attorneys can:

  • Draft or review your sales contract
  • Negotiate real estate agreements
  • Review your lending documents
  • Search and clear title issues
  • Analyze your deal and rectify potential problems
  • Handle land-use, zoning and permitting
  • Conduct your real estate
Oil & Gas Services

Oil and Gas Lease Review

An oil and gas lease review provide a thorough analysis of existing or contemplated lease agreements to ensure that your interests are protected.  We identify potential risks and provide recommendations to strengthen your position. 

Oil and Gas Lease Drafting

Allow us to draft your oil and gas lease ensures that your lease agreement is tailored to your specific needs and interests.  We work closely with you to develop a comprehensive and effective lease agreement. 

Lease Compliance Review

We review your existing Oil and Gas lease, production records, and ODNR information to ensure that all lease terms and obligations are being met.  We provide a detailed report of any non-compliance issues and recommend actions to bring the lease into compliance. 

Oil and Gas Lease Amendment Negotiations

Occasionally the terms of an Oil and Gas lease will need to be amended, and when that occurs, we provide support and guidance when seeking to modify existing lease agreements or ratify previous agreements.  We ensure that the changes are in your best interest and help you negotiate the terms. 

Pipeline Right of Ways

We provide recommendations and opinions when negotiating access to your property for pipelines.  We ensure that the terms are reasonable and that your interests are protected.

Oil and Gas Title Searches / Mineral Title Opinions

Our Oil and Gas title search and mineral title opinion of ownership and title history.  We provide a detailed report to help you make informed decisions about your oil and gas interests. 

Oil and Gas Surface Use Agreement Negotiations

Our Oil and Gas surface use agreement negotiation service ensures that your interested are protected when negotiating access to the surface of your property for oil and gas exploration and production. 

Oil and Gas Lease Negotiation

We provide guidance and support throughout the negotiation process.  We work to ensure that your interests are protected and that the lease agreements is fair and equitable. 

Business Law

Trusted Business Allies

If you are planning to start your own business in Ohio, or if you want to expand your current business, an experienced and knowledgeable business law attorney can help expedite the process and ensure your success. Knowlton, Bennett & Conaway assists individuals and businesses of all sizes with a full range of legal services, including:

  • Business formation and advice
  • Contract review and development
  • Buy and sell agreements
  • Business succession planning
  • Breach of contract
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Commercial and civil litigation

Our attorneys are well-prepared to handle business legal issues of any size or complexity. If litigation becomes necessary, we work tirelessly to defend your rights in court and provide the best possible results for your case. 

Discovering your business dreams

A focus of our firm is helping clients start their own businesses. We review your business plans and advise on issues involved in business formation and maintenance, including potential liability, corporate entity formation and tax structures. Once your business has been established, we continue to help it grow by advising on insurance coverage, investment strategies, and corporate compliance issues. We also look after your best interests by finding strategies to limit your personal liability and increase your bottom line. 

Helping business owners move forward

We work closely with you to ensure your business runs smoothly. We often negotiate and draft contracts and buy-and-sell agreements, assist with corporate compliance measures and tax filing, and represent businesses in shareholder disputes and commercial litigation cases. Our attorneys are seasoned negotiators and litigators, and know how to best represent your financial interests, successfully resolving your issues in the boardroom or the courtroom.

Protect your business today

The attorneys at Knowlton, Bennett & Conaway have the ability and experience to help your business succeed. Call us today at 740-439-2719 or contact us online to schedule your initial consultation at our Cambridge office.