https://sitvanlaw.com/our-firm daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1611674216944-CN4EAGB0VGUM3CJXVWSK/Kermit-Sitterley-2+%281%29.jpg About Us Founder Kermit Sitterley (1910-2004) https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/5a7dea39-f209-4409-8162-8c47711b84bd/CAM+pic.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/a536c65e-baef-4b74-91f5-1367337cb44d/Nate.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/2a2b7345-823b-42e8-bbb4-623734eaaeb7/CMV+pic.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/3b5b3791-de8f-4203-9238-c0ebc31466f6/Jeff+photo.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/992382d1-62e9-4099-903a-b9ee1a164f48/Joe+photo.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/84973468-c029-4191-bab9-6ffde113b881/SimmonsAbby-011a-web.jpg Our Team https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/steven-a-davis daily 0.75 2021-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612191654978-L3V6GEJT9M6RPGPTYKPF/Steve-Davis.jpg Steven A. Davis - Steven A. Davis - Of Counsel After graduating from the University of Texas Law School in 1991, Steve joined the Columbus, Ohio, law firm of Crabbe, Brown & James, becoming a partner in 1999. His years of study in Texas resulted in a deeper understanding of the oil and gas industry and provided him with unparalleled expertise to represent landowners facing pipeline issues. During his years with Crabbe, Brown & James, Steve concentrated on all phases of right-of-way acquisition and pipeline consultation, civil litigation and land use. In June 2015, he joined the firm. Throughout his career, Steve has been involved with complex litigation issues, serving as counsel in approximately fifty pipeline right-of-way cases in both Federal and Ohio trial and appellate courts. He has consulted on or handled litigation associated with acquisition, permitting and construction, and has negotiated construction-related damage claims. He has also assisted landowners in negotiating and improving terms and compensation for the installation of several pipelines including the 2007 Rockies Express and the 2011 ATEX Express. Steve has become the go-to expert in pipeline litigation across Ohio. Practice Areas Litigation Oil & Gas Pipelines Municipal Law Land Use Honors & Speaking Engagements 2011 – present, Fairfield County Commissioner 2012, co-presenter, Second Annual Ohio Oil and Gas Law Symposium , “Negotiating Pipeline Easements and Managing the Threat of Eminent Domain” Memberships The Ohio State and Fairfield County Bar Associations Lancaster City Council, member (1995-2001), President (2002 -2004), United Way Review Board, Fairfield County (1998-2004) Fairfield County Republican Executive Committee, Chairman (2004-2011). United Way, Charity Newsies, the Lancaster Youth Baseball Association and the Robert K. Fox Family Y Licensed to practice in all Ohio state and federal courts Education Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language and Soviet Studies, University of Arizona Juris Doctorate, University of Texas School of Law https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/jeffrey-k-vandervoort daily 0.75 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612190797654-OS8KUDYXXKSWC7IGNXS7/2019-1.jpg Jeffrey K. Vandervoort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/fece7667-8d93-4df1-ae44-10e6f3798d82/JKV+Office+Photo.jpg Jeffrey K. Vandervoort - Jeffrey K. Vandervoort - Principal Member Since joining the firm in 1999, Jeff has worked primarily in the areas of business and real estate law. He provides assistance to clients engaged in businesses ranging from sole proprietorships and family-owned businesses to large corporations, and regularly counsels clients on issues such as the formation of a business, choice of business entity, contract preparation and analysis, transactions, franchises, and the acquisition and sale of stock or assets. In addition to his work with area businesses, Jeff has focused his practice on real estate matters. His expertise in residential and commercial real estate includes land transactions, zoning and land development, leasing and landlord/tenant issues. He is a licensed title agent and manages the firm’s title agency, Lancaster Title Agency. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff practiced law for two years as an associate at Fuller & Henry Ltd, a large corporate firm in Toledo, Ohio, where he focused on commercial litigation. He also served for two years as a federal law clerk for the Honorable John W. Potter, Senior United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Practice Areas Business Law Commercial Transactions Corporations and Partnerships Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) New Business Startup and Planning Business Acquisitions and Succession Planning Real Estate Law Buying, Selling, and 1031 Exchanges Real Property Development, Zoning and Splits Commercial and Residential Leasing Landlord Tenant Guardianships Memberships Information & Referral (“211”) of Fairfield County, Vice President of the Board of Directors Fairfield Heritage Trail Association, Vice President and Trustee Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman of the Board of Directors; Past Chair and current member of Legislative Action Committee Fairfield County Bar Association, President 2010-2011; Business Law Committee and Pro Bono Legal Clinic Committee United Way of Fairfield County, Review Board, Past Chair and Member Partners with Youth Campaign of the Robert K. Fox Family YMCA. Member, Ohio State Bar Association Education and Certifications 1992, Bachelor of Science, Business, Indiana University 1995, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, University of Toledo College of Law 2004, Master of Laws In Business, Capital University Law School Published Articles “Piercing the Veil of Limited Liability Companies: The Need for a Better Standard,” 3 DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal 51 (2004). https://sitvanlaw.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-03-27 https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/craig-m-vandervoort daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/8834e1d7-52b6-4c5c-9b0e-d990a4963999/SitVanLaw-023a.jpg Craig M. Vandervoort - Craig M. Vandervoort - Principal Member Since joining the firm in 1992, Craig has developed an extensive estate planning, trust and probate practice. He advises families and individuals on ways to cost-effectively plan and settle their estates, and establish, fund and administer trusts to prevent probate, as well as qualify for Medicaid and veteran’s benefits. Craig has also become an advocate for landowners and farmers, with a focus on preserving land for future generations. He represents landowners against the threat of eminent domain from pipeline companies, electric transmission companies, and roadway projects. He has represented large landowner groups on nearly all major pipelines installed in Ohio since 1999, and successfully advised landowners on negotiating leases for solar collection developments and oil and gas exploration and production. Practice Areas Wills Trusts Elder Law Medicaid Probate & Non-Probate Real Estate Wealth Transfer Oil & Gas Pipelines and Leases Solar collection leases and developments Honors & Awards 2009, received the District 9 Ohio State Bar Foundation Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and under One of 167 Ohio attorneys recognized a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, & Probate Law by The Ohio State Bar Association Board Memberships Fairfield Medical Center Foundation Board Lancaster Public Education Foundation, founding member and past chairman Ohio State Bar Association Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Ohio State Bar Association Disability Law Committee and the Elder Law Committee National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Inc. (NAELA) Probate, Real Estate and Web Site Committees of Fairfield County Law Library Resources 2003-2004, President of the Fairfield County Bar Association. 1997-1998, Chairman of the American Red Cross of Fairfield County Education and Certifications 1989, Bachelor of Science, Business, Miami University, Cum Laude 1992, Juris Doctorate, Ohio State University, With Honors 2003, certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, & Probate Law, Ohio State Bar Association Board (renewed in 2008, 2013, and 2018) 2009, accreditation for the presentation of claims for veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612190604984-I9TTTHT9H3KICPTQ9YCU/OSBA.jpg Craig M. Vandervoort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612190639412-FU3YH0YVRTUDMRZNTN5N/NAELA.jpg Craig M. Vandervoort https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/joseph-m-nixon daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/3ce582d4-b3f9-4ed7-b603-977ccbce42b4/SVlaw-025b.jpg Joseph M. Nixon - Joseph M. Nixon - Principal Member In early 2015, Joseph began working for the Fairfield County Probate Court, where he first served as a bailiff before being promoted to serve as the Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk. During his time with the Probate Court, Joseph managed the day-to-day operations of the Probate Clerks’ office and was instrumental in assisting the Probate Court update the Court’s local rules and forms. During the summer of 2017, Joseph was selected to serve as a Judicial Extern for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. In that role, he spent the summer learning from the Chief Justice’s Judicial Law Clerks as well as analyzing arguments made in appeals based on the Supreme Court of Ohio’s discretionary jurisdiction. In 2018, Joseph left the Fairfield County Probate Court and joined the firm as a legal intern. Since joining the firm as an attorney, Joseph has worked in the firm’s estate planning, trust and probate practice as well as in the firm’s elder law practice. Since 2019, Joseph was instrumental in growing SVN’s solar law practice. In this capacity, he has represented landowners in negotiating leases and easements on their property. Since that time, Joseph has represented over 60 landowners in the State of Ohio and has been consulted on multiple projects across the United States. In addition to this work, Joseph has represented landowners who have needed representation to negotiate gas pipeline and electric line easements. Joseph resides in Lancaster with his wife, Grace, their two daughters, and their pets. When not assisting clients, Joseph enjoys traveling, hiking, sporting events, and cooking. Practice Areas Estate Planning Wills Trusts Wealth Transfer Elder Law Medicaid Planning Estate and Trust Administration Simple Probate Litigation Guardianships Energy Law Solar Pipelines Electric Transmission Honors & Awards ATO-Paul F. Bloomhardt Prize for Excellence in History from Wittenberg University CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Top-Ranked in Class) in the following courses: Contracts I Property I Legal Research and Writing Evidence Real Estate Taxation Origins of Western Law Business Associations II Scored in the 100th percentile (511.756) on the February 2019 Ohio Bar Exam Memberships Ohio State Bar Association Fairfield County Bar Association Lancaster-Sherman Rotary Education 2007, William V. Fisher Catholic High School 2011, B.A., History, Minors in 1) Political Science, 2) Economics, and 3) Russian and Central Eurasian Studies, Wittenberg University, Cum Laude 2014, M.A., International Relations and Security, University of Liverpool (U.K.). With Merit 2019, J.D., Capital University Law School, Summa Cum Laude https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/fc327459-a859-4637-bc0e-a156800cad45/mybadge.png Joseph M. Nixon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/medicaid-planning-elder-law daily 0.75 2021-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299480910-MYR000UPSFW990AG42FJ/home-health-care-article-image-500x300.jpg Medicaid Planning and Elder Law - Medicaid Planning and Elder Law. One of the greatest fears we have as we grow older is the need, at some point, to go into a nursing home. We face not only a loss of personal freedom, but the potential for significant financial expenses, as well. It is not necessary, however, to use your life savings to pay for it. With careful and individualized planning, whether in advance or as the result of an unexpected circumstance, it may be possible to protect your assets. Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible people who lack the money or sufficient health insurance to provide for their medical care. These include those 65 or older who need a nursing facility, and those who are blind or otherwise disabled. Individuals applying for Medicaid are bound by guidelines that include state residency, income limits, and asset limits. Both the federal government and the State of Ohio fund Medicaid, and it is administered at the county level by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Medicaid Long-Term Health Coverage provides additional services for persons who are aged, blind or have other disabilities, and who can satisfy additional Medicaid requirements. This program is most frequently used by nursing home residents or those in intermediate care facilities. It also provides an option that permits eligible persons to receive care in their homes. People using the Long-Term Health Package also receive coverage offered by the Basic Health Package, regardless of whether they are institutionalized or at home. Medicaid Planning is unique to each individual or family situation. If you have additional questions, we have attorneys at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd who are skilled in Elder Law and can answer them. They can also discuss Medicaid planning options in greater detail. https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/corporations-partnerships daily 0.75 2021-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299589402-KF23N6BYEWSWQSSN25UX/llc-agreement-500x300.jpg Business Law - Business Law. Whether you are doing business as a complex corporation, limited liability company, partnership or a simple sole proprietorship, Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd will make sure you receive sound legal advice that protects your interests and advances your business bottom line. Here are some examples of the services our Business Law Practice provides: The Life of a Business: Business Planning & Formation Choice of Business Entity Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Liability Company Limited Partnership Corporation Subchapter S Corporation Incorporation / Organization of your Business Non-profit Corporations ~ Tax Exempt Organizations ~ 501(c)(3) Buy/Sell Agreements Annual Meetings / Corporate Update Sale or Acquisition of Businesses – Stock or Asset Sales Mergers, Spinoffs & Consolidations Business Valuation – Review & Analysis Business Succession – Transitioning Your Business to Next Generation Dissolution Transactions & Agreements Contract Drafting, Review & Analysis Sales contracts Employment contracts / Independent Contractor Construction contracts Invoices / Change Orders Misc. Contracts, Agreements & Transactions Non-compete Agreements/ Exclusivity Agreements Confidentiality Agreements Employee Handbooks Franchises – Drafting, Review & Analysis of Franchise Agreements Borrowing & Lending – Promissory Notes – Secured & Unsecured Mortgages / Liens UCC Security Interests Commercial Leasing – Office Space & Equipment Commercial Collections / Mechanic’s Liens Liquor Licenses https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/real-estate daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612372473037-7FCGKYNUO0Z3MIBHDHPZ/image-asset.jpeg Real Estate - Real Estate We can help make sure your real estate transaction goes smoothly. Examples of Our Real Estate practice include: All Property Sales, Transfers and Transactions Deeds, Notes, and Mortgages “For Sale by Owner” Contracts Review of Realtor Contracts and Closings Section 1031 Exchanges Leases – Residential and Commercial Property Development Zoning and Annexation Splits and Subdivisions Eminent Domain and Appropriations Variances and Conditional uses Easements Homeowners’ Associations Farmland Leasing, Crop-Share and Cash Rent Appraisal Assistance Landlord Tenant Mechanic’s Liens Oil & Gas Leases The Attorneys at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd are able to provide sound legal advice for all real estate transactions. https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/wills-trusts daily 0.75 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299109486-UB6SZHQQ3XDCXU289GNL/living-will.jpg Estate Planning - Estate Planning. Attorney Craig Vandervoort, who is certified as a specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association in the area of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law, and Attorney Joseph M. Nixon can help you determine the best way to make sure your wishes are known and executed in both life and death. Our attorneys know that your estate planning needs are unique and can discuss all of the options you have at your disposal to create your estate planning package. Click on the “Learn more” button below to find our most up-to-date estate planning brochure. https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/estate-planning-probate-settlement daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299255407-C2FN5XX1CGTQGAG26DS0/image-asset.jpeg Estate and Trust Administration - Estate and Trust Administration. When an Ohio resident dies owning property, there are different rules for inheritance based on how the property was held at death. Whether their estate is settled by beneficiary designations, probating a will, the administration of a trust, or a combination of all three, you should seek legal assistance. Attorney Craig Vandervoort, who is certified as a specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association in the area of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law, and Attorney Joseph M. Nixon can assist you with all of the specific requirements to administer the estate. Common Estate and Trust Administration Tasks: Identifying next-of-kin and beneficiaries and providing them with the required notices Accessing, appraising, consolidating, and protecting assets Determining what valid debts are owed by the estate Opening a Probate Estate when assets must pass through intestacy or the provisions of a will Filing Estate Taxes when necessary Properly Distributing Estate Assets https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/guardianships daily 0.75 2021-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299395461-UUN7KEPZAPOP51LN8BOE/guardianships-2-500x300.jpg Guardianships - Guardianships. As a guardian, you are lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, to take care of the affairs of someone else. It is up to you to manage the property and rights of that person who, whether by age or mental incapacity, is incapable of doing so. The most common guardianships are: Guardian of the Person: Grants the guardian the authority to make all of the day-to-day decisions of a personal nature on behalf of the ward. This include living arrangements, medical care, food and clothing. Guardian of the Estate: Grants the guardian the authority to make all financial decisions for the ward. Both these guardianships can be held by one person, or separately by two persons. Under the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 2111, guardians are appointed and serve under the supervision of the County Probate Court. Commonly used alternatives to guardianships: Powers of Attorney Conservatorships Representative Payees Trusts If you need assistance with a guardianship or have addition questions, the experienced attorneys at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon Ltd can help. https://sitvanlaw.com/practice-areas/landlordtenant-commercialresidential daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612299846002-KIZTPORX9HT7XZZDN0AH/image-asset.jpeg Landlord Tenant - Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Law. We offer a full range of legal services in Landlord Tenant law. A few examples of our practice in this area include: Commercial & Residential Leases – Negotiations, Drafting and/or Review Evictions (Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions) Lease “with Option to Buy” Contracts Lease Compliance, Enforcement and Rulemaking Land Contracts* (*generally not recommended) Subletting Relief From Bankruptcy Stay https://sitvanlaw.com/for-sale-by-owner daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612362823008-RGQPD5J9CUUOFIR6E0H8/image-asset.jpeg For Sale By Owner - Are you buying or selling a property without a realtor? Our Real Estate attorneys can help you prepare a contract and provide you with the disclosure forms you need. Contact us by phone or email to set up a conference to see how our Real Estate attorneys can assist you, discuss the timeline for services, and receive a quote. https://sitvanlaw.com/homepage daily 1.0 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/b1381100-541b-4681-84a3-fb8cc494d9cc/firm+photo.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612193707218-WWC0WAZU2CJ70FJZCFUT/NAELA.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612193728356-ADCVYRDKNCB46QKY31A9/2019-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/1612193688692-3AGTFK59V7FYSNX8OPQ9/OSBA.jpg https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/christinamcgill daily 0.75 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/5646d2a9-6c40-4b12-912c-e80173ac8b77/CAM+pic.jpg Christina A. McGill - Christina A. McGill - Of-Counsel An interest in law came early for Christina. In Junior High, she was able to participate in a juvenile offender program representing another juvenile who had committed a petty theft. Later on in high school, being personally deposed as a witness to a criminal act further sparked the desire to know more. Christina attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where she graduated through an accelerated program in three years having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business & Management with a focus in Spanish. She capitalized on the opportunities available to her by studying abroad in Spain and Ireland, completing an internship in an Irish law firm during her studies there. After college, Christina relocated to the Philadelphia area and joined a Complex Liability, Fidelity, and Surety section of a large firm as a paralegal for a year. Working on international cases led her to an amazing experience living for months in New York City as the firm prepared their case in the Federal Southern District of New York. This experience solidified Christina’s desire to practice law. In 2002, Christina began her legal education at the Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University’s law school. During her legal education she work as a law clerk, summer associate, and independent contractor for various firms in the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. Upon graduating law school in 2005, Christina relocated here to the central Ohio area with her husband Jared. Initially working as a legal intern at Stebelton, Aranda & Snider, Christina officially joined the Fairfield County legal arena in 2006. She was an associate working with the now dissolved firm of Krooner & Smith, LPA after passing the bar exam. It was there that Christina began working in her core areas of domestic relations, juvenile, and criminal law. In 2009, Christina opened up her own law firm, The Law Office of Christina A. McGill, LLC. The firm focused on Christina’s domestic relations, juvenile, and criminal expertise. This experience and focus was the perfect fit for Christina’s transition in the legal realm to serving as a Magistrate Fairfield County Domestic Relations Court from 2018-2021. Christina lives locally in rural Lancaster, Ohio with her husband, Jared and their six boys. Christina enjoys spending time enjoying her children’s sporting activities, traveling, and time outdoors. Practice Areas Divorce Dissolution Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreements Custody Grandparent Rights Juvenile Unruly Delinquency Abuse Neglect Dependency Adoption Step-Parent Private Adult Memberships Ohio State Bar Association Fairfield County Bar Association Education 2001, Bachelor of Arts, International Business and Management, Dickinson College -Study Abroad - LSB College, Dublin, Ireland -Study Abroad - University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain 2005, Juris Doctor, The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law -Corpus Juris Society -Toastmasters International -Women’s Law Caucus https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/nathanrkemmerer daily 0.75 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/f2f7c63d-ea94-4a57-83b3-4a6603388bbd/Nate+pic+-+use+this+one.jpg Nathan R. Kemmerer - Nathan R. Kemmerer - Associate Nathan began working at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon, as a legal intern, his first summer of law school. He continued in that capacity throughout his time in school. He joined the firm as an associate attorney when he passed the Ohio Bar Exam in the Fall of 2023. While attending law school, Nathan severed as an extern at the Franklin County Probate Court. He was a Staff Member of Capital University Law Review, Volume No. 49. He regularly contributed to The Wall Street Journal’s Student Future View series. Nathan practices in many areas within the firm. Outside of the office, Nathan can often be found cooking, exercising, and landscaping. Practice Areas Divorce Dissolution Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreements Custody Grandparent Rights Juvenile Unruly Delinquency Abuse Neglect Dependency Adoption Step-Parent Private Adult Memberships Ohio State Bar Association Education 2015, Logan High School 2018, Ohio University, B.A., Economics. -Summa Cum Laude -Phi Beta Kappa -Minor: Political Science 2023, Capital University Law School, J.D., Cum Laude https://sitvanlaw.com/attorneys/abbysimmons daily 0.75 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60102a066a3542066b5ae131/717092aa-57e2-4a26-a9ad-4adb1be18c39/SimmonsAbby-011a-web.jpg Abby M. Simmons - Abby M. Simmons - Associate Abby began working at Sitterley, Vandervoort & Nixon in the spring of 2025. She passed the Ohio Bar Exam in the Fall of 2023. While in law school, Abby had many internship experiences around Lancaster and participated in the Family and Youth Advocate Law center. Abby is primarily working in the firm’s estate planning, trust and probate practice. Abby resides in Carroll with her husband Levi, and two dogs, Bella and Huckleberry. When not at the office, Abby enjoys cooking, being outside, and spending time with family. Practice Areas Estate Planning Wills Trusts Wealth Transfer Elder Law Medicaid Planning Estate and Trust Administration Probate Litigation Guardianships Memberships Ohio State Bar Association Fairfield County Bar Association Fairfield County Women's Bar Association Education 2023, Capital University Law school 2020, Capital University, BA in Communications, Minor in Music