Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Piqua, OH
Buecker & Gunter is a locally owned law firm serving clients in Miami County, Ohio, and surrounding areas. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys specialize in estate planning, family law, personal injury, and real estate law. Our founding partners, Thomas J. Buecker and Stephanie A. Gunter, bring decades of expertise in complex legal matters, including guardianships, healthcare directives, and criminal defense.We prioritize personalized client service, offering free initial consultations to develop tailored legal strategies. Our team actively contributes to the community through leadership roles in local organizations, including the Miami County YMCA and Piqua Rotary Club. We maintain a strong commitment to ethical practice, transparency, and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Criminal Defense
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in Ohio courts
- Our attorneys provide free initial consultations for all clients
- We specialize in complex family law and estate planning matters
- Our team includes former bar association presidents and community leaders
- We serve Miami, Shelby, and Darke County clients with local knowledge
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and plan for future healthcare needs. We create customized wills, trusts, and healthcare directives tailored to individual family situations. With decades of experience in probate administration, we ensure legal documents meet Ohio requirements while minimizing future disputes.
Family Law
We handle all family law matters including divorce, child custody, and support negotiations. Our attorneys manage high-conflict cases and negotiated settlements with sensitivity to client needs. We also serve as guardians ad litem representing children's best interests in custody proceedings across three Ohio counties.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice secures compensation for clients injured in accidents or through medical malpractice. We handle insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation to recover damages for medical expenses and lost wages. The team has successfully represented clients in complex injury cases throughout western Ohio.
Real Estate Law
We assist with real estate closings, lease agreements, and property dispute resolution. Our services cover residential and commercial transactions, including title searches and contract negotiations. With experience in local property laws, we help clients complete transactions smoothly and legally.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges. We provide vigorous courtroom representation and negotiation with prosecutors. The team includes a full-time assistant public defender with multiple jury trial victories in Shelby County courts.
People
Thomas J. Buecker
Founding Partner
With 50 years of legal experience, Thomas Buecker specializes in family law, estate planning, and business law. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Law and serves on multiple community boards including the Miami County YMCA.
Stephanie A. Gunter
Founding Partner
Stephanie Gunter brings nearly 20 years of legal experience focusing on family law and estate planning. A Capital University Law School graduate, she serves as guardian ad litem and holds leadership roles in the Piqua Chamber of Commerce.
Laura E. Waymire
Attorney
Laura Waymire specializes in guardian ad litem work and probate administration. With 7 years of practice experience, she also serves as Assistant Public Defender in Shelby County with multiple jury trial victories in criminal defense cases.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Miami County, Shelby County, and Darke County in Ohio, including Piqua and surrounding communities.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all legal services to discuss your case and options.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core areas include estate planning, family law, personal injury, real estate law, and criminal defense.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience, including 50 years from Thomas Buecker and 20 years from Stephanie Gunter.
Can you help with child custody cases?
Yes, we handle complex child custody matters and serve as guardians ad litem in multiple Ohio counties.
Reviews (1)
Michael D. Eleyet
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
HAVE HAD GOOD REPERSENTATION 2 OUT OF 2 IN CRIMINAL COURT MS.GUNTER THE FIRST TIME & MIGHT I ADD DONALD DAVIDSON TO THE LIST AS HE OVER EXCEEDED EXPECTIONS BY A MILLION GOOD HONEST PEOPLE HELPING WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE AND YET YOU WOULD OF THOUGHT I PAID HIM $2,500 GREAT JOB HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
HAVE HAD GOOD REPERSENTATION 2 OUT OF 2 IN CRIMINAL COURT MS.GUNTER THE FIRST TIME & MIGHT I ADD DONALD DAVIDSON TO THE LIST AS HE OVER EXCEEDED EXPECTIONS BY A MILLION GOOD HONEST PEOPLE HELPING WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE AND YET YOU WOULD OF THOUGHT I PAID HIM $2,500 GREAT JOB HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
