Exceptional Legal Representation Across Ohio
About Garbig, Schmidt & Pohlman, LLC
Based in Arcanum, OH, Garbig, Schmidt & Pohlman, LLC is a general practice law firm owned and operated by father/daughter team Phillip R. Garbig and Caroline R. Schmidt. Since 2001, our firm has provided clients across Ohio with reliable, ethical legal services. We believe in and hold true to the Golden Rule: Treat others with respect and dignity. By doing this, we believe it elevates our level of service and helps us earn each clients’ loyalty and respect.
Meet Our Attorneys
Each of our attorneys is responsive and receptive to your needs, particular circumstances, and details of your case. We provide services in a number of practice areas including estate planning, real estate, business law injury claims and more.
Phillip R. Garbig
Phillip R. Garbig has been practicing law in Arcanum since 1985. Phil has lived in Darke County all of his life and is proud to represent his friends and neighbors in a General Practice. He focuses on Estate Planning and Probate, Business issues and Real Estate matters. As Darke County is one of the largest agricultural counties in the State of Ohio, Phil has established a substantial practice in areas of law that support the agricultural community, such as estate planning, business formations and real estate transactions. Phil received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University in 1975 and worked in the real estate industry until 1982. He then graduated from Capital University Law School in 1985. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and in the US Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Phil and his wife Karen reside in Arcanum. Phil and Karen have three children, Caroline R. Schmidt, Aaron Benjamin Garbig, Zachary Stephens Garbig (deceased) and six grandchildren. Phil and Karen are members and actively involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where Phil is serving as the Branch President.
Education:
Capital University Law School – 1985
Ohio State University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1975
Bar Admissions & Profesional Associations:
Member, Darke County Bar Association (past President and Member of the Probate Committee)
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Ohio Association for Justice
Member, American Bar Association
Public & Community Activities:
Member and Past President, Arcanum Area Community Improvement Corp.
Member of the Board of Trustees and past President, Wayne HealthCare
Former Board Member and past President, Arcanum Public Library
Former Trustee and past President, Hope Foundation of Darke County
Former Trustee and past President, Darke County Community Improvement Corp.
Caroline R. Schmidt
Education:
Capital University Law School – J.D. Cum Laude, Order of the Curia, 2001
The Ohio State University – B.A. Sociology, minor in Criminology, 1998
Bar Admissions & Profesional Associations:
Ohio State Bar Association
Darke County Bar Association (Past President)
Public & Community Activities:
Board of Trustees, Wayne Healthcare
Board of Trustees and Past President, Darke County Foundation
Board Member, Darke County Educational Service Center
Officer, Arcanum Athletic Boosters
Nicole L. Pohlman
Education:
Capital University Law School – J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Curia, 2010
Otterbein College – B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Political Science, Minors in Legal Studies and Religion, 2007
Bar Admissions & Profesional Associations:
Member, Darke County Bar Association (Past President and member of the Certified Grievance Committee)
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Public & Community Activities:
Board Member, NAMI of Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties
Solicitor, Village of Arcanum
Solicitor, Village of New Madison
Solicitor, Village of Union City
Guardian Ad Litem, Darke County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Divisions
Vice-President, Arcanum Athletic Boosters
Office Staff
Karen Garbig
Mary Garwood
Julie Riley
Connie Troutwine
Ready to schedule a consultation? Have questions about our services?
Contact us today at (937) 692-5278. We look forward to hearing from you.
Injury and wrongful death claims
Our firm provides experienced representation for individuals and families with personal injury claims. Through every phase of your case, we are responsive and receptive to your needs and the legal issues at hand. In addition, we will tackle the practical issues unique to you and your family. This includes insurance claims and coverage, medical care, and financial issues involving loss of wages or employment.
We work with clients across Ohio for a range of case types including:
Automobile & Truck accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Aviation Accidents
We also handle cases where our client’s own insurance company is responsible for the damages because the person causing the injury or death is uninsured or underinsured.
Call to Schedule Your Free, Initial Personal Injury Consultation
Estate Planning & Trust Administration
Our attorneys have expertise preparing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and other documents. We will discuss the income tax, gift tax, and estate tax consequences of each option. In addition to helping you prepare estate documents, we have experience in representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries of estates, trusts, and guardianships. You can count on us for counsel in all areas of estate and trust administration.
Real Estate
Business Formation & Representation
If you are forming a new business, you can count on our firm for a number of services including: determining the appropriate business organization, forming a corporation or limited liability company, as well as drafting employment, non-compete, and similar agreements. We also provide services to existing business clients.
In addition, we offer representation to the agricultural community and are proud to help Darke County continue to be a leader in the Ohio agricultural market.
contact us
Garbig, Schmidt & Pohlman, LLC
Phone: (937) 692-5278
Fax: (937) 692-6544
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Disclaimer: The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail