Coolidge Wall

Business Details

Your Trusted Legal Partner Since 1853

Founded in 1853, Coolidge Wall has provided trusted legal counsel to businesses and individuals for over 170 years. Our firm combines deep local roots in Dayton, Ohio, with a global perspective, offering comprehensive legal services tailored to meet diverse client needs. We prioritize personalized attention, leveraging our extensive experience in areas such as corporate law, estate planning, litigation, and public sector law. Our attorneys are committed to delivering results-driven solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. With a focus on community engagement and pro bono work, we strive to be stewards of positive change.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure clients receive strategic advice that aligns with their goals. We emphasize efficiency, collaboration, and hometown service at competitive rates. Our history as Daytons longest continually running law firm underscores our dedication to excellence. We continuously adapt to evolving legal landscapes while preserving our founding values. By investing in long-term relationships, we empower clients to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success.

Services

Strategic Advisory Commercial Real Estate Corporate Law Estate Planning Litigation Public Sector Law Tax Law Workers Compensation

Highlights and features

We have 170+ years of experience serving Dayton and beyond.
Our attorneys offer hometown service with global legal expertise.
We provide personalized counsel through experienced partner-led teams.
Our firm ranks as Dayton's largest law firm by size.
We maintain a strong commitment to community service and pro bono work.

What people say

Tremendous in estate planning Skillful attorneys Professional and attentive Exemplary expertise Thorough and all-encompassing

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Services

Commercial Real Estate

Our Commercial Real Estate practice advises clients on property transactions, development, and zoning. We handle complex deals for businesses and developers. Our attorneys ensure compliance while maximizing value for clients in the Dayton region and beyond.

Estate Planning

We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and probate strategies. Our attorneys help families protect assets and navigate succession challenges. Clients benefit from our experience in both straightforward and complex estate matters.

Labor and Employment

This practice covers workplace law compliance, dispute resolution, and HR policy development. We represent employers in labor negotiations and litigation. Our proactive approach helps businesses minimize risks in evolving employment law landscapes.

Litigation Services

We represent clients in complex litigation across commercial, employment, and public sector matters. Our trial attorneys combine courtroom experience with settlement negotiation skills. Clients receive strategic defense or pursuit of claims in state and federal courts.

Public Sector Law

Our firm advises municipalities and public entities on governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We provide counsel on land use, public finance, and governmental liability issues. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Ohio's public sector operations.

People

Daniel J. Gentry

President and CEO

Daniel Gentry leads Coolidge Wall as President and CEO. With decades of legal experience, he emphasizes hometown service and community engagement. He highlights the firm's 170-year history while focusing on modern client needs in the Dayton market.

David C. Pierce

Attorney

David Pierce is a respected attorney with decades of courtroom experience. He serves on the Dayton Bar Association board and represents clients in complex legal matters. His practice spans litigation and community-focused legal initiatives.

Chad Hansen

Attorney

Chad Hansen specializes in estate planning and probate matters. Clients praise his professionalism and responsiveness. He provides tailored solutions for families and businesses seeking asset protection and succession planning.

Questions

What areas of law does Coolidge Wall specialize in?

We specialize in commercial real estate, corporate law, estate planning, litigation, public sector law, tax law, and workers' compensation cases across Ohio and beyond.

Is Coolidge Wall a local or national law firm?

While based in Dayton, Ohio, we serve clients nationally and internationally. Our local expertise combined with broad legal capabilities enables comprehensive service for diverse clients.

What makes Coolidge Wall different from other law firms?

As Ohio's oldest continuously operating law firm, we combine 170+ years of experience with partner-led teams that provide personalized attention and community-focused service.

Does Coolidge Wall handle both business and individual clients?

Yes, we serve both businesses and individuals. Our attorneys address corporate legal needs as well as personal matters like estate planning and probate.

Reviews (6)

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George Hunt

Aug 30, 2020 Report

Positive:Quality,Value
I can't say enough about the people at Coolidge Wall. Chad Hansen and his team were tremendous in helping us get our estate planning updatedthey were great to work with.

Michael Ditmer

Jul 09, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I would highly recommend Chad Hansen and Coolidge Wall! Extremely professional, helpful, responsive and fair.

Fred Young

Oct 05, 2019 Report

David Pierce and the lawyers at Coolidge Wall are skillful attorneys. I have worked with David in cases for (sadly) decades and alongside him on the Board of the Dayton Bar Association. David is dedicated to his clients, his profession and his community.

Anastasia Christopher

Aug 27, 2019 Report

Every attorney that I have had experience with: Chris Conard, Lou Ann Bailey, and Greg Ewers are professional, kind and attentive to your legal issues and concerns . Their work and expertise is exemplary. In eight years, I have never been disappointed. I would heartily recommend them to anyone looking for the highest level of expertise and experience in the practice of law in the Dayton area.

Amanda Reigelsperger

Jul 20, 2019 Report

In our experience, this law firm did NOT get the job done and then charged us $4,000. There is NO possible way they spent that many hours working on our case. Complete frauds.

Pat Dorn

Sep 12, 2018 Report

Pat Friesinger did an excellent job on a very difficult problem for me and my family. She went above and beyond what was required to protect our assets. I had worked with her early in her career when she was a law clerk, and while I knew she was kind and attentive, I did not expect her to be so thorough and all encompassing. Because of a family business situation I have worked with over 10 attorneys in recent years, and I would highly recommend Pat.