Areas of Practice: Business Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Government Law, Non-Profit Law, Real Estate Law
Jeffrey D. Heintz practices in the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Government Law sections. Mr. Heintz is an OSBA Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. In his practice, Mr. Heintz counsels clients in government law and counsels both local governments and financial institutions in connection with municipal financing and public securities issues.
Mr. Heintz assists clients in the probate and administration of estates, guardianships and trusts and in the preparation of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents, utilizing estate planning tools tailored for estates ranging in size from small to large, including techniques specifically designed for small and closely held family-owned businesses. He advises clients in connection with the purchase and sale of real estate and assists clients with construction and mechanics lien disputes. Mr. Heintz also represents clients in the formation of businesses, in the negotiation and preparation of agreements and contracts, including the buying and selling of businesses.
Mr. Heintz is an agent of Commerce Title Agency of Youngstown, LLC, a full-service real estate title agency owned by the firm. Commerce Title Agency provides title, closing and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, including IRS Section 1031 Exchanges, in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties.
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association OSBA Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Member Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section and Real Property Law Section
- Mahoning County Bar Association Member Probate/Estate Planning Committee
- Trumbull County Bar Association
- Mahoning-Shenango Valley Estate Planning Council Trustee 2002-2004, 2016-2017
Community Involvement
- Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Member Investment Committee 2019-present, Member Executive Committee 2022-present
- Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Trustee, Master Planning Committee, 2011-2017, Vice President 2015
- Forum Health Trustee, Finance Committee, Compliance and Audit Committee, 2008-2011
- American Red Cross, Mahoning Chapter Director 1996-2001; Secretary 2001
- Eastern Mental Health Center Director, 1993-1999; President, 1998-1999
- Western Reserve Health Foundation Director, 2012-2022
- Mahoning County CASA/GAL Program Trustee, Personnel Committee 2008-2014; Treasurer 2010-2013; Secretary 2013-2014
- Edward W. Powers Charitable Fund Distribution Committee, 2008-2013
- Ruth Beecher Foundation Distribution Committee, 2003-2011
- Forum Health Holding Company Trustee, 2009-2011
- Canfield Presbyterian Church Trustee 1990-1996, Pastor Nominating Committee 2006-2008
- Youngstown Area Arts Council Trustee, 1989-1995; President 1994
Other Experience
- Village of New Middletown Village Solicitor, 1996-present
- Village of Washingtonville Village Solicitor; 2015 – present
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1984 Virginia Journal of International Law, Editorial Board, 1982-1984
- B.A., Westminster College, 1981 Business Administration and Political Science, with honors, Summa Cum Laude
Admitted to Practice
- State of Ohio, 1984
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio and Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Other Licensure
- Ohio Department of Insurance Title Insurance Agent, 1999
