Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Columbus, OH

Stephen G. Berardino is a partner at Wesp Barwell, LLC, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Berardino handles matters involving elder law, estate planning, probate, trusts and wills, serving clients throughout central Ohio. He provides committed, efficient legal representation and is dedicated to meeting the needs of his clients and helping them protect their assets.

A practicing attorney for several years, Mr. Berardino serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families and small businesses. He has always focused his legal practice on elder law and estate planning, and has developed comprehensive knowledge and experience in these areas of law.

Mr. Berardino holds a license to practice before all Ohio state courts. Additionally, he is qualified to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, Mr. Berardino received his law degree from Capital University Law School, graduating cum laude. He served in several roles during law school with the goal of broadening his legal knowledge and experience. He clerked for private law firms and served as a legal extern for the governor of Ohio and as an intern for the State Treasurer of Ohio.

Upon law school graduation, Mr. Berardino joined a firm as an associate, eventually working his way up to senior associate. He then spent three years at another private firm before joining Wesp Barwell, LLC, in 2019.