Robert J. Behal

Top rated Business & Corporate attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Behal Duvall Law Group
Robert J. Behal
Behal Duvall Law Group

Practice areas: Business & Corporate, Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 1977

Education: The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2012, 2014 - 2026

Behal Duvall Law Group

501 South High Street
Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215 Visit website
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Robert J. Behal is an attorney at Behal Duvall Law Group LLC, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Behal practices in the areas of business, family law and probate matters and estate planning. He has been representing individuals and business owners in Central Ohio since 1977.

Mr. Behal has a diverse range of business experience, advising clients on matters such as purchasing or selling a business, contracts, real estate matters, tax issues and managing daily business operations. He also provides personalized and diligent representation to clients seeking help with pre- and post-divorce issues, alimony, or other domestic legal matters. As an estate planning attorney, he assists clients with developing an estate plan designed to direct and protect their assets.

As recognition for his accomplishments and successful professional career, Martindale-Hubbell awarded Mr. Behal an AV Preeminent* peer review rating. This is their highest available rating, presented to legal professionals possessing high ethical standards and legal capability. He has also been listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America”, Ohio Super Lawyers and was named “Domestic Relations Lawyer of the Year” for central Ohio in 2014.

In addition to managing his law practice, Mr. Behal enjoys staying active in his local and professional communities, holding various leadership roles. He serves as an Advisor to The Breathing Association and as chairman of the City of Bexley, Ohio, Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning.

Mr. Behal received a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in Social Sceinces (Pre-Med) and earned his law degree from the Ohio State University College of Law. He holds a license to practice law before all Ohio state courts and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Business/Corporate, Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Business Organizations, Contracts, Dissolution, Divorce, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration

  • 50% Business/Corporate
  • 40% Family Law
  • 10% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 1977, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://behallaw.com/robert-j-behal/

Representative Clients

  • The Behal Duvall Law Group LLC represents numerous medium sized businesses as general counsel.

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Chairman of The Board of Zoning and Planning for the City of Bexley, Ohio; Board Member Jefferson Country Club
  • Advisory council to The Breathing Assn; President of Board 2003; Provided pro bono legal representation to The Breathing Assn.

Honors

  • Carrie Nelson Black Award, Central Ohio Breathing Association
  • “Best Lawyers in America” and Domestic Relations Lawyer, Central Ohio, Best Lawyers in America, 2014
  • “Super Lawyer” from 2006 through this year, Ohio Law and Politics magazine year.
  • “AV” from the Martindale-Hubbell peer

Educational Background

  • B.A. The Ohio State University, 1974, Social Sciences (Pre-Med) Honors Curriculum: Bishop Watterson High School, Columbus, Ohio, 1971.
Industry Groups:
  • Real Estate Development Entities; General Counsel to Local Companies

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“The Best”

“Bob is an exceptional attorney in the areas of business and family (divorce, probate, estate planning) law and diligent in his highly professional represenatation of a wide variety of clients, often on complex issues.”

“Savvy and principled”

Office location for Robert J. Behal

501 South High Street
Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-643-5050

Selections

20 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2012, 2014 - 2026

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