Founded in 1994

Our firm has been providing effective, aggressive, affordable and often untraditional legal representation for clients for over 30 years. We focus on family law and tax matters, including complex custody disputes, while working to protect the best interests of the families we represent.

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Dean Edward Hines is an experienced attorney rated “AV” (preeminent) by Martindale Hubbell and an OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist who has been providing effective legal representation in Ohio for more than 30 years.

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Dean E. Hines

I'm an Ohio based lawyer practicing law since 1994. Our firm has offices in Dayton, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. We also provide tax representation nationwide. Our firm provides representation in family law, domestic relations, juvenile court matters, and federal and state taxation.


We pride ourselves in providing aggressive and conscientious representation taking into account the needs and goals of our clients. I have an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, which is an attorney rating service in which you are graded by your peers. I am also an OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist. We are committed to providing aggressive excellence in all cases in which we provide representation.


I graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1991 with a B.B.A. which includes a triple major in finance, real estate, and accounting. I followed my undergraduate education with attendance and graduation from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1993. I completed my course of studies at the University of Cincinnati College of Law in only 2 years and graduated in the top 10% of my class. I have been practicing law for the past 30 years in the State of Ohio.


Call today to receive a FREE initial consultation. Call our Dayton office at (937) 439-5708 or our Columbus office at (614) 228-2680.

Attorney Biography:

Dean Edward Hines Co., LPA


Practice Areas:

OSBA Certified Family Law Specialist

Federal and State Taxation

Domestic Relations

Family Law

Juvenile Law


Admitted:

1994


State of Ohio

United States District Court

Southern District of Ohio

United States Tax Court


Education:

Law School:

University of Cincinnati, J.D., 1993


College:

Eastern Michigan University, B.B.A., 1991


Member:

Dayton Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

American Bar Associations

American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)


Awards:

AV Preeminent Nationally rated by Martindale Hubbell

Platinum Client Champion rated by Martindale Hubbell

OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist

Rue ratings Best Attorneys of America

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning (tax emphasis)

Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio – The National Advocates


Born:

Cincinnati, Ohio 1962

"AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished SM and Martindale-Hubbell Notable SM are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell® certification procedures, standards and policies."

Dean Edward Hines as a Legal Resource

Dean Edward Hines is an Ohio attorney practicing since 1994. His work focuses on family law, divorce, custody and support matters, domestic relations, juvenile court issues, and federal and state tax matters.

Credentials

  • OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist
  • AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Practicing law in Ohio since 1994

Admissions and Education

  • Admitted in Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D.

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