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Warren County Bar Gives Distinguished Award

LEBANON, OHIO: At its business meeting Wednesday, May 19, 2010, the Warren County Bar Association honored attorney William H. Kaufman by presenting him with a Distinguished Member of the Bar Award. The bar’s President, Judge Robert Peeler, gave the award.

Mr. Kaufman was born in 1943, graduated from Lebanon High School in 1961, Miami University in 1965, served in the United States Navy, and attended the Salmon P. Chase Law School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Upon graduation from Chase, he began his legal career in 1971 with Marvin E. Young and Fred E. Jones in the then law firm of Young & Jones, becoming a partner in 1976.

Mr. Kaufman has focused his practice for over thirty years on litigation, has been honored as a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, and he enjoys the highest peer-review rating. He has served in several public and private offices as follows: prosecutor/solicitor for the City of Lebanon in the mid 1970’s; City Council for the City of Lebanon; Mayor, City of Lebanon, and Judge, Lebanon Municipal Court from 1986 to 1995, and has served as a director on the Board of Lebanon Citizens National Bank since 1982

Throughout his career, Mr. Kaufman has served on various bar associations, including the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Warren County Bar Association (past president), as well as his fellowship in the American Board of Trial Advocates and American College of Trial Lawyers. He has served as past President of the Warren County Historical Society, a director of the American Cancer Society, continues to serve in a volunteer capacity for the Countryside YMCA, and he is a member of BPOE Lodge 422, FOE Lodge 1395, American Legion Post 615, VFW, and Kiwanis.

The tireless efforts of William H. Kaufman as Judge and Attorney have exemplified the highest standards expected by his clients, the citizens of Warren County and colleagues in the Warren County Bar Association.

David K. Batsche Award

Warren County Bar Gives Distinguished Award

LEBANON, OHIO: At the Warren County Bench Bar Conference on August 4, 2010, the Warren County Bar Association honored attorney David K. Batsche by presenting him with a Distinguished Member of the Bar Award. The bar’s President, Judge Robert Peeler, gave the award.

David K. Batsche, was born in Cincinnati in 1941, graduated from Mason High School in 1959 where he was president of his senior class, graduated from Miami University in 1963, and the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1966.

Upon graduation from law school Mr. Batsche began his legal career in 1966, served as Assistant Warren County Prosecutor, 1967, Mason Municipal Prosecutor, 1967-1971, and Mason Municipal Court Judge, 1972-2001, receiving numerous Ohio Supreme Court “Superior” Awards. He has been in private practice continually since 1966 and has practiced with his son Andrew at the family firm in Mason since 1996.

Throughout his career, Mr. Batsche has been a member of various bar associations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Warren County Bar Association (past president). He has served as President of the Warren County Heart Association, Vice President of the Warren County Historical Society, President of the Mason Historical Society, President of the Mason Chamber of Commerce, Scoutmaster of a Boy Scout Troop and Deacon in his church.

The tireless efforts of David K. Batsche as Judge and Attorney have exemplified the highest standards expected by his clients, the citizens of Mason and Warren County, and the colleagues in the Warren County Bar Association.

Ice Cream Day

Warren County Bar Hosts Ice Cream Social

LEBANON, OHIO: The Warren County Bar Association held its first annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, to show its appreciation for the Warren County employees who provide services to the legal community. The event was held on the grounds of the Warren County Common Pleas Court and was catered by The Mobile Cone from West Chester. The Bar Association served approximately 300 county employees and bar members. The Bar Association thanks the Warren County Commissioners for the use of County property and all others who helped make this event a success.

New Officers

Warren County Bar Names New Officers

LEBANON, OH -- The Warren County Bar Association announces its slate of officers for 2011-2012. The appointments were confirmed at the Bar’s meeting on Wednesday, March 16th. Attorney Jeff Richards has been named President of the Bar. Other officers are Christopher Watkins, Vice-President; Tim Tepe, Secretary; and David Ernst, Treasurer.

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