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Russell W. Kessler
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Russell W. Kessler

4.4
10 reviews

7650 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, OH 43235-1342

Real Estate, Taxation, Estate and Gift Taxation and 24 more

About Russell W. Kessler

Certified Public Accountant, Ohio, 1978.

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3.7
Taxation
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2011
Hired Attorney

He makes me feel secure and is considerate of my feelings. His tax advice has always been right on.

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
March 22, 2016
Hired Attorney

We used Russ to file taxes in 2014 and 2015. He made repeated errors, some of which were egregious including filing paperwork with the IRS that had my name misspelled and my birthdate incorrect. He also failed to provide documentation of our residency (even after we asked if it was needed), and failed to file a 2441 for daycare expenses, so we've been hounded by the IRS and he has the audacity to charge us to fix his oversights/errors. He also doesn't respond to email and is not communicative.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 17, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Taxation 3
    • Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Income Tax
    • Property Tax
  • Corporate Law
  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Asset Protection
    • Charitable Giving
    • Estate Planning
  • Business Law 6
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Family Business Law
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Partnership Law
    • Professional Practices
    • Small Business Law
  • Family Law 1
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Elder Law
  • Professional Liability
  • Employee Benefits
  • Other 6
    • Partnership Taxation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Wills
    • Will Contests
    • Guardianship
    • Probate

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Ohio
    1981, U.S. Tax Court
    2004, New York
    2008, Pennsylvania
    Memberships
    Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations
    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Capital University
    Class of 1979
    J.D.
    Taxation

    Capital University
    Class of 1990
    LL.M.
    Taxation
    Other Education
    Miami University
    Class of 1976
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist in Federal Tax and Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Columbus, Ohio, August 26, 1954

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Member at Kessler & Ballenger Co., L.P.A.
4.4
10 reviews

7650 Rivers Edge DriveColumbus, OH 43235-1342U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Russell W. Kessler was admitted in 1979 to the State of Ohio.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Russell W. Kessler is admitted to practice in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Kessler & Ballenger Co., L.P.A. has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Russell W. Kessler is the Managing Partner of the firm.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Kessler & Ballenger Co., L.P.A. was established in 1990.

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