Michael P. Cleary is a veteran estate planning attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 45 years of experience. He is of counsel in the Family Wealth & Estate Planning Practice Group at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, providing deeply knowledgeable counsel in trust and probate administration, wealth and estate planning, and probate litigation for multi-generational clients. Clients commend his thorough and patient approach, particularly in navigating complex probate courts, guardianship proceedings, and disputes over wills and fiduciary duties. Cleary has earned peer recognition such as the Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating and contributes actively to bar associations in Ohio. His practice is characterized by a personalized style, combining legal rigor with sensitivity to family relationships.