Julia B. (Schroeder) Meister

Julia B. (Schroeder) Meister is a highly regarded trial attorney and partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, known for her leadership in estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation. With extensive experience representing individuals, families, and institutions, she provides strategic counsel and advocacy in high-stakes disputes involving estates, trusts, and complex business matters. Julia also serves as head of the Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, recognized for her success in both bench and jury trials across state and federal courts.

Julia earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where she graduated with honors and served as editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law Ethics, and Public Policy. She also received the A. Harold Weber Award for Excellence in Legal Writing. She earned her Bachelor’s from Xavier University, graduating with honors. Her strong academic background supports her ability to address intricate legal and financial issues with precision and clarity.

Throughout her career, Julia has successfully represented clients in will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary claims, and guardianship matters. Her victories include securing multimillion-dollar verdicts, defending high-profile estate cases, and managing complex arbitration and appellate proceedings. She also advises clients on professional ethics, health care compliance, and mental health law, offering comprehensive guidance across multiple practice areas.

Julia B. (Schroeder) Meister’s dedication to the legal profession extends to education and leadership. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Co-Chair of the ABA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, and a frequent author and lecturer. Through her advocacy, teaching, and leadership, Julia continues to advance best practices in trust and estate law while helping clients protect their assets and uphold their legacies with integrity and professionalism.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
• Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
• Co-Chair, American Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Section Council
• Member & Former Chair, Cincinnati Bar Association, Admissions Committee
• Graduate, Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL)
• Member, Leadership Cincinnati
• Member, Ohio Trust Code Joint Bar/Bankers Committee
• Former Board Member, Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Notre Dame Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Xavier University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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