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
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Behal Duvall Law Group
501 South High StreetSuite 200
Columbus, OH 43215 Visit website
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 & ProbateFocus 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.
- 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
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2012, 2014 - 2026