About
Robert J. Behal is a highly skilled attorney with over four decades of experience in business law, divorce law, estate planning, and probate. Practicing in central Ohio since 1977, he provides legal guidance to business owners, individuals navigating divorce, and families planning their estates. His expertise in handling complex financial matters ensures that his clients receive strategic solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Mr. Behal earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1977. He also holds a B.A. from The Ohio State University, obtained in 1974. His legal education and deep understanding of business operations and financial structures allow him to assist clients in complex legal matters.
As a business attorney, Mr. Behal helps mid-sized companies and their owners with business formation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), contracts, and complex business litigation. He also provides strategic legal counsel on real estate transactions, employment law compliance, and non-compete agreements, helping businesses operate efficiently while reducing legal exposure and risk.
Mr. Behal’s divorce law practice focuses on cases involving business assets, investments, and alimony disputes. His background in business law gives him a unique ability to handle complex financial settlements in divorce cases. He ensures that his client’s financial interests are protected throughout the legal process.
Mr. Behal also provides estate planning and probate services, helping individuals draft wills, trusts, and tax strategies to protect their families and assets. He guides clients through the probate process to ensure smooth estate administration.
Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2006, Robert J. Behal has received the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named Domestic Relations Lawyer of the Year in 2014. He also serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Bexley and is a long-standing board member of The Breathing Association. With a reputation for strategic legal solutions, Mr. Behal is a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals across Ohio.
Law Office Affiliations
- Managing Partner, The Behal Law Group LLC
- Member, Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Bexley, Ohio
Licensed State
- Ohio
Education
- Ohio State University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Ohio State University
Bachelor in Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Contracts & Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Litigation




