Christopher Orr
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in New Albany, Ohio
The Law Offices of Christopher R. Orr
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 2016
Education: The University of Toledo College of Law
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Christopher Orr is the managing attorney at The Law Offices of Christopher R. Orr, located in New Albany, Ohio, where he offers comprehensive legal services to individuals and families across the state. His practice focuses on elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate and estate administration, trustee representation, and the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives. Through a client-centered approach, he delivers thoughtful legal guidance tailored to each client’s long-term goals and personal circumstances.
Mr. Orr is known for his practical insight and disciplined approach to complex legal matters, particularly those involving asset protection and long-term care planning. He works closely with clients to develop effective strategies that safeguard their interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. His commitment to clear communication and personalized service has earned him a reputation for reliability and professionalism within his legal community.
Before pursuing a legal career, Mr. Orr served in the U.S. Army as both an interrogator and military police officer. His military experience instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, attention to detail, and dedication to service, qualities that continue to inform his legal practice today.
Mr. Orr earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from DeVry University in 2011. He later attended the University of Toledo College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2014. He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2016 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Orr maintains memberships with the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 80% Estate Planning & Probate
- 20% Elder Law
First Admitted: 2016, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://crolawoffices.com/attorneys/christopher-r-orr/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Columbus Bar Association - member, 2025
- Ohio State Bar Association - member, 2025
- American Bar Association - member, 2025
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Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Se Expungement Clinics: First along side the Toledo Bar Association and later on his own, Christopher has worked extensively to run second chance programs to educate and assist members of the community to expunge and seal their records.
- LGBT Estate Planning Clinic - Organizer, 2025
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- This article discusses location-aware technologies including cell phone tower triangulation, and global positioning system (GPS) technology, and privacy rights in context with the United States v. Skinner Sixth Circuit court case. Topics discussed include Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, cell phone-based GPS tracking by the government, and attempts to find a solution for the disruptive element of technology within the courts.Citation: Christopher R. Orr, Your Digital Leash: The Interaction Between Cell Phone-Based Gps Technology and Privacy Rights in United States v. Skinner, 45 U. Tol. L. Rev. 377 (2014)., Author, Your Digital Leash: The Interaction Between Cell Phone-Based GPS Technology and Privacy Rights in United States v. Skinner, University of Toledo Law Review, 2014
- Bitcoin and Estate Planning Probate Law Journal of Ohio; Vol. 31, Issue 6 (July/August 2021) Ohio State Bar Association legal education seminar series (April 2021), Author and Speaker, Bitcoin and Estate Planning, Ohio Probate Law Journal, Legal, 2021
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