Attorney Mitchell (Mitch) Adel, CELA, is the managing partner of Cooper, Adel, Vu and Associates. Mitch’s close relationship with his extended family has given him a deep appreciation for the issues we all face as we age. He is passionate about finding solutions that protect and preserve the wealth of his clients and for those they leave behind. Mitch has a mission to educate seniors and their families about elder law issues which he does through weekly educational seminars throughout Ohio and by contributing to publications such as USA Today, Forbes Magazine, Consumer Reports, Yahoo Finance, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbus Business First.
John R. Ball is based in Reminger's Sandusky office, John focuses his practice in the areas of Medicaid, Veteran's Benefits, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administrations and Guardianships.
John has extensive experience in Medicaid, elder law and special needs planning; the preparation and administration of estate plans, including trusts, wills, financial powers of attorney and health care directives; the management and administration of guardianships and decedent's estates and the management and administration of trust estates.
Additionally, he is a frequent speaker on Medicaid, elder law planning and estate planning for the Ohio Bar Association, the Professional Systems Education Institute (PESI), as well as county probate and estate planning councils and civic groups throughout Northwest and Northeast Ohio.
Kristin K. Booth, Esq., is a trusted advisor with more than 25 years of experience in estate planning, probate administration, guardianships, trust administration, long-term care and special needs planning.
She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Education and obtained her law degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
After practicing in the area of estate planning and probate for more than 10 years, she took a position with the high net worth trust department of a national bank for over four years and was able to acquire extensive hands-on experience on the corporate fiduciary side of estate planning, which gives her a unique perspective when drafting estate plans.
By meeting with clients not only at the law offices of Burke & Pecquet, LLC, but also via phone, video conferencing, or meeting clients at their home or office, Kristin strives to put expert legal services within reach of all clients.
A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Ohio Chapter, she counsels families from the beginning of the estate planning process, through long-term care planning as well as through final administration of estates and trusts with not only great expertise but with care and compassion.
Burke & Pecquet, LLC, is an individual and family focused firm that provides Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning services to Southwest Ohio and the Cincinnati Area.
Jennifer L. Brown, Esq.
Estate Attorney
With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Jennifer began her journey as a paralegal before embarking on her path to becoming a lawyer. She finds fulfillment in guiding clients through legal complexities and the strategic aspect of problem-solving. Jennifer's passion lies in estate planning, driving her commitment to educate both clients and the community on the importance of planning ahead.
Raised in rural Ohio, Jennifer's upbringing juxtaposed the tranquility of living across from farmers' fields with the vibrancy of an urban skyline. Her career journey has been filled with diverse opportunities and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Yet, at the core of her advocacy lies the humility instilled by her mother, an early education teacher, and the work ethic instilled by her father, a mechanic and small business owner.
Jennifer is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida and focuses her practice in the following areas:
- Estate and asset protection planning
- Business succession planning and transactions
- Trust and probate administration
- Real estate transactions
During her downtime, Jennifer enjoys kayaking and exploring nature trails with her family and her beloved Springer Spaniel, Archie, who also happens to be her best friend.