Serving Cincinnati for Over 50 Years

We are a full-service law firm founded in Cincinnati in 1958. Our attorneys provide representation and counsel in all areas of law, including strategic business planning, contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, estate and tax planning, domestic relations, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and criminal cases, among other areas. Whether your issues are personal or professional, we’ll work hand-in-hand with you to find the best solution.

Phone

(513) 721-4450
Location

600 Vine Street, Suite 2700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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We've Got Your Back

At Santen & Hughes, our clients trust us with their families, their businesses, and their reputations. We know there’s a lot at stake for you so we’re personally committed to getting your issues resolved and getting you back to what you do best. Our experienced lawyers are here to help you navigate the turbulence so you can feel at ease knowing you are in capable hands.

Featured Attorneys

John D. Holschuh, III

John D. Holschuh III works with the firm’s litigation group. His passion for helping his clients is paralleled only by his devotion to providing them with the highest quality legal representation. He understands how stressful a lawsuit can be, so he uses a client-centered approach, making sure he is aware of his clients’ goals and that his clients have an...

C. Gregory Schmidt

Greg Schmidt concentrates his practice in the areas of business and commercial law, representing clients in matters involving mergers and acquisitions, real estate and development, construction law, and construction litigation. Greg's experience focuses on solving business problems for his clients. He also works with his business clients in their estate and succession planning. Greg was the senior attorney at Santen...

H. Louis Sirkin

H. Louis Sirkin is one of the nation's preeminent First Amendment and criminal defense attorneys. Over more than 50 years of practice, Sirkin has consistently defended the free speech and constitutional rights of countless individuals and businesses, including adult entertainment establishments, museums, artists, activists, and ordinary citizens in all types of cases. Lou is both a Fellow of the American...

William E. Santen, Jr.

Bill Santen, Jr. has a special interest as a lawyer in matters involving “workplace safety.” He developed this interest after working for three years in the general construction trade before attending law school. He works with injured workers and their families to recover for their injuries that they sustain in or around the job site. Some of the more recent...

Charles M. Meyer

Chuck Meyer is the president of Santen & Hughes. He is a strong believer in speaking and writing in plain language that is both concise and easily understood. Chuck is an excellent listener who asks questions to make sure he understands the facts and his client’s objectives. He is comfortable handling complex situations and works to bring about creative resolutions....

James P. Wersching

Jim Wersching’s extensive business experience outside the practice of law helps him render practical advice to our clients. Jim’s business law practice includes corporate, limited liability company and partnership law, business acquisitions and sales, real estate transactions and trademark law. Jim counsels clients in these areas as well as advising business owners on the challenges of ownership succession. Jim also...

John D. Holschuh, III

Sallee M. Fry

Sallee M. Fry is a partner at Santen & Hughes who focuses on family law. In her decades of practice in this area, Sallee has represented clients in a wide array of matters, from litigated divorces to collaborative dissolutions. In her family law practice, she often finds herself referencing her favorite quote from Nelson Mandela: “it always seems impossible until...