Tim Theissen maintains a general practice, and primarily handles divorces, zoning matters, real estate transactions and estate planning/probate. He also represents several small businesses and does some other civil litigation. His largest practice area is Family Law, and he is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (See www.AAML.org). He is collaboratively trained and is an advocate of the collaborative process (See www.nkydivorce.com).

Education:

• Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D.)
• Northern Kentucky University (B.A.)
• Attended Xavier University

Articles, Publications & Lectures:

• The State of Grandparent Visitation in Kentucky (2011)
• The Family Business and Divorce (2011) addressing business valuations, and the non-marital aspects of a family business.
• Divorcing – A New Way (2008) about collaborative divorce.
• How to Reduce Contractor’s A/R’s Using Mechanic’s Liens
• The Risks and Benefit of Providing Employee References

Community Involvement:

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, fellow
• American Institute of Collaborative Professionals, member
• Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals, Inc., president
• Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals, member
• Kentucky Children’s Home Board of Trustees, member
• University of Cincinnati, Legal Assisting Program, Former Assistant professor, adjunct
• Kenton County and Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission, former chairman and member

Honors & Recognition:

• Named a “Leading Lawyer” in Family/Domestic Relations Law, 2006-2014 by Cincy Magazine
• Recipient of the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education award (2010, 2011)

Practice Areas:

• Family Law | Divorce
• Collaborative Family Law
• Divorce Litigation (including cases involving Business Valuations)
• Adoption
• Real Estate
• Zoning
• Estate Planning
• Probate
• Small Business