Stephen M. McHugh
Public Sector Law
Estate Planning and Probate
Phone:
(937) 449-5544
Fax:
Steve McHugh is a veteran attorney with diverse experience serving local government clients and estate planning and estate administration clients.
Steve represents local governments in real estate and zoning matters, municipal litigation, and state and federal employment law representation and compliance. He also deals with matters involving appropriations, annexation, eminent domain, and tax incentive development, as well as labor negotiations and employment issues and contracts. Steve currently serves as Law Director for the City of Beavercreek, the City of Bellbrook, the City of Trotwood, and Butler Township. He also serves as Labor and Employment Counsel for the City of Riverside.
Steve also has developed an extensive estate planning practice and clientele. He handles all facets of estate planning, including drafting of estate plans and trusts for couples and individuals.
Steve has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer and has been listed in the Ohio Super Lawyers magazine since 2009. He is a frequent lecturer on public law issues and has spoken on estate planning issues.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1979
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1979
Education
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
J.D. - 1978 - Ohio Northern University
B.A. - 1975
Major: Accounting
Community Leadership Activities
- Choice in Community Living - Past President; current Board Member
- Premier Health - Board Member/Community Health
- Dayton Performing Arts Alliance - Executive Board/Secretary
- Speaker on land use issues to Ohio land use professionals - 2009-2018
- Eight Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/15/2020)
- Seven Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/2/2019)
- Six Coolidge Attorneys Named 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/15/2018)
- Six Attorneys Selected for 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/5/2016)
- Six Attorneys Selected for 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/5/2016)
- Attorney McHugh to Speak at YMCA “Wills & Trusts Week” (9/6/2016)
- EEOC Making It More Difficult To Consider An Applicant’s Criminal History (5/6/2015)
- Coolidge Attorneys Receive Super Lawyers Recognition (1/12/2015)
Professional Associations
and Community Involvement
Professional:
Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Community:
Advisory Board Member, The Dayton Arts Alliance
Advisory Board Member, Choices in Community Living
Stephen M. McHugh
Public Sector Law
Estate Planning and Probate
Phone:
(937) 449-5544
Fax:
Steve McHugh is a veteran attorney with diverse experience serving local government clients and estate planning and estate administration clients.
Steve represents local governments in real estate and zoning matters, municipal litigation, and state and federal employment law representation and compliance. He also deals with matters involving appropriations, annexation, eminent domain, and tax incentive development, as well as labor negotiations and employment issues and contracts. Steve currently serves as Law Director for the City of Beavercreek, the City of Bellbrook, the City of Trotwood, and Butler Township. He also serves as Labor and Employment Counsel for the City of Riverside.
Steve also has developed an extensive estate planning practice and clientele. He handles all facets of estate planning, including drafting of estate plans and trusts for couples and individuals.
Steve has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer and has been listed in the Ohio Super Lawyers magazine since 2009. He is a frequent lecturer on public law issues and has spoken on estate planning issues.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1979
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1979
Education
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
J.D. - 1978 - Ohio Northern University
B.A. - 1975
Major: Accounting
Community Leadership Activities
- Choice in Community Living - Past President; current Board Member
- Premier Health - Board Member/Community Health
- Dayton Performing Arts Alliance - Executive Board/Secretary
- Speaker on land use issues to Ohio land use professionals - 2009-2018
- Eight Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/15/2020)
- Seven Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/2/2019)
- Six Coolidge Attorneys Named 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/15/2018)
- Six Attorneys Selected for 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/5/2016)
- Six Attorneys Selected for 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers (12/5/2016)
- Attorney McHugh to Speak at YMCA “Wills & Trusts Week” (9/6/2016)
- EEOC Making It More Difficult To Consider An Applicant’s Criminal History (5/6/2015)
- Coolidge Attorneys Receive Super Lawyers Recognition (1/12/2015)
Professional Associations
and Community Involvement
Professional:
Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Community:
Advisory Board Member, The Dayton Arts Alliance
Advisory Board Member, Choices in Community Living