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Announcing Laursen, Lucas, and Mellott


OTRLawyers.com adds third partner

Attorney J. Thomas Mellott is joining Cincinnati law firm OTRLawyers.com, effective January 1, 2020. The firm will officially be renamed Laursen, Lucas, & Mellott | Attorneys at Law.

As a partner, Mellott will further the firm’s Small Firm, Big Results philosophy, advocating for and defending the rights of individuals and small businesses in Over-the-Rhine and greater Cincinnati.

Mellott’s expertise will expand the firm in several key areas: Probate & Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Elder Law & Advocacy. Tom also practices extensively in the local juvenile courts acting as both counsel and as a Guardian ad Litem, guiding young people through challenging situations, because, as he puts it, "There’s hope for our future in the juvenile court."

"With Tom on board, we can truly call ourselves a full-service law firm," says partner Erik W. Laursen.

Partner Ronna S. Lucas adds, "Tom is a wonderful attorney whose knowledge and experience allows our office to help a wider variety of clients. We are thrilled to have him on board."

Mellott received his undergraduate degree at Miami University and his law degree from the George Washington University law school. He held numerous positions serving our country with the United States Air Force. To find out more about Mellott and how he can bring guidance to your legal issues, visit his biography.

Please join us in welcoming Tom Mellott to the firm - Laursen, Lucas & Mellott!


OTRLawyers.com and Laursen, Lucas, & Mellott, LLC is dedicated to the Small Firm, Big Results philosophy. By remaining client focused, we’re able to deliver high-quality, ethically sound, legal and strategic advice that solves problems, preserves integrity, and advances the communities we serve. We do not only aim to be Attorneys at Law, but also innovators at law to benefit our clients.

We chose our home base of Over-the-Rhine, a diverse and growing community, for its accessibility and to highlight our desire to focus on Cincinnati’s strongest assets, the people of all its diverse neighborhoods: from Price Hill to Hyde Park, from Blue Ash to Avondale, and all parts of this great region. For more information regarding our practice areas, including Criminal Defense & OVI, Consumer Protection & Lemon Law, Estate Planning & Probate, and our efforts to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, visit OTRLawyers.com or call us direct at (513) 457-5545.

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