Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Legal Services in Gallipolis, OH
Cherrington, Moulton & Evans has provided trusted legal counsel in Gallia County and surrounding areas for over 100 years. Founded in 1908 by Henry Cherrington, our family-owned firm combines generational expertise with personalized service. We specialize in real estate law, probate administration, estate planning, and title insurance, offering comprehensive solutions for residential and commercial transactions. Our team performs title searches, drafts legal documents, and guides executors through probate compliance while prioritizing client accessibility and timely service.With deep roots in the community, we maintain membership in the Ohio State Bar Association and Gallia County Chamber of Commerce to better serve local needs. Our attorneys deliver practical legal advice grounded in decades of experience navigating Ohio's complex probate and real estate laws.
Services
Real Estate Law
Probate Administration
Title Insurance
Estate Planning
Guardianships
Wills & Trusts
Property Closings
Land Use Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in Ohio real estate and probate law
- Our family-owned firm maintains century-old roots in Gallia County legal services
- We provide comprehensive title insurance through our licensed in-house agency
- Our team handles all aspects of estate planning from wills to guardianships
- We serve clients across Gallia, Meigs, and Jackson Counties with personalized attention
Associations and certifications
- Ohio Department of Insurance
Services
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles all aspects of real estate transactions including purchase contracts, title searches, deed preparation, and residential/commercial closings. We ensure compliance with Ohio laws while protecting clients' interests throughout the process. Our attorneys review transaction histories and resolve title issues before finalizing property transfers.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through Ohio's probate process, handling asset identification, tax filings, debt settlement, and property distribution. Our services include will validation, estate accounting, and compliance with state-specific probate regulations to ensure smooth estate transitions.
Title Insurance
Through Five Star Title Insurance Agency, we issue owner and lender policies that protect against title defects. Our services include title examinations, defect resolution, and policy issuance to safeguard property investments during real estate transactions.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our services ensure clients' wishes are legally documented while minimizing future probate complications through strategic asset distribution planning.
Guardianships
We assist in establishing and managing guardianships for incapacitated individuals. Our services include court filings, asset management guidance, and compliance with Ohio's guardianship laws to protect vulnerable persons' interests.
People
David C. Evans
Attorney
David C. Evans, Esq. has practiced law for over 20 years specializing in real estate and probate matters. A graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Law, he leads this family-owned firm established in 1908. He provides personalized legal counsel while maintaining active community involvement through local bar associations.
Rhonda Harrison
Legal Assistant
Rhonda Harrison has served the firm since 2011, supporting real estate transactions and estate planning matters. With 30 years' experience in healthcare services, she brings organizational expertise to client accounts and legal documentation processes while maintaining deep community ties in Gallia County.
Heather Wilson
Legal Assistant
Heather Wilson joined the firm in 2022 after culinary training and hospitality experience. She supports real estate and estate planning operations while applying her customer service background to client communications. A Gallia County native, she contributes local knowledge to case management.
Stephanie Justice
Legal Assistant
Stephanie Justice brings 23 years of legal experience from West Virginia family law and Ohio workers' compensation cases. She specializes in guardianships and estate documentation, combining technical legal knowledge with practical client support for complex probate and real estate matters.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, probate administration, estate planning, title insurance, and guardianships for clients in Gallia, Meigs, and Jackson Counties.
How long has your firm been in business?
Cherrington Moulton & Evans has served the community since 1908, with David C. Evans personally practicing law for over 20 years.
Do you handle both residential and commercial real estate?
Yes, our firm manages transactions for both residential and commercial properties including contracts, title searches, and closing documentation.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Gallia County with additional services in Meigs and Jackson Counties across Southeastern Ohio.
Can you help with estate planning documents?
We prepare comprehensive estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills tailored to Ohio's legal requirements.
Do you offer title insurance policies?
Yes, through Five Star Title Insurance Agency, we issue both owner and lender title insurance policies for residential and commercial properties.
