As a blind attorney, I bring a unique and deeply personal perspective to my work in helping individuals with disabilities and their families navigate a society that wasn’t designed with their needs in mind. Having lived these challenges firsthand, I am not only passionate about advocating for the rights of people with disabilities but also deeply empathetic to the struggles they face in accessing essential resources and support systems.
I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology in May 2021, followed by earning my Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in May 2024. After passing the July 2024 Uniform Bar Examination with a score high enough to practice in any UBE jurisdiction, I was admitted to practice law in Ohio on November 12, 2024.
Throughout my own life, I've gained firsthand experience with programs like Medicaid waivers, Social Security, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and Developmental Disabilities Boards. This personal insight, combined with my legal training, empowers me to effectively assist clients with disabilities in overcoming barriers and securing the support they need to thrive.
I also have the privilege of working alongside my guide dog, Pepper, a compact black lab from Leader Dogs for the Blind. She’s committed to her work but knows how to relax with some popcorn, treats, and her favorite squeaky toy.
Kim Estess, Esq., is dually certified as a specialist in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Association and certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the OSBA.
Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, asset protection, Medicaid, special needs planning and guardianships.
"I firmly believe that providing outstanding service requires more than just excellent legal work — it also involves taking the time to establish a strong relationship with each client in order to truly understand their unique family situation and goals," she says.
Houck Menninger Law, LLC is a boutique law firm located in Centerville, Ohio that specializes in estate planning, elder law and special needs planning.
Rachael Houck is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.
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David D. Kammer has been practicing law for over 28 years and has only represented individuals. He seeks to treat his clients with dignity, respect, and kindness.
His office serves clients in the areas of estate planning (Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills), estate and trust administration, and long-term and crisis nursing home Medicaid planning.
Our planning and advice in each of these areas is enhanced by our in-depth knowledge of tax consequences for individuals and their beneficiaries.
Find more information at niehauslaw.com.
Accessible. Affordable. Practical.
Lynn A. Kriessler, Esq., provides easily accessible, affordable, practical and easy to understand Estate Planning & Elder Law services. Our law practice tailors each estate plan to the client’s individual objectives and we make sure the client not only understands the concept of the plan, but also understands on a practical level how to maintain and maximize the benefits of the plan.
We routinely provide follow up guidance to clients when they have questions and there is no such thing as a stupid question!
Hours by appointment only at East Office
(East office address listed below and in accompanying map)
Hours are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday– Friday at our West Office: 6674 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130