About Us
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About Us
Linn Legal is a law firm focused on helping business owners and families to grow and thrive by providing smart and clever legal work, on time and on budget.
The firm’s driving focus is on transactional work, situations where two people want to make a deal. The firm does not litigate or file lawsuits because we excel at our transactional work and aim to keep you out of a courtroom.
The firm is headed by Douglas Linn, a veteran attorney with a skill for math and business administration. When you come to Linn Legal for representation, you draw on legal skills in business, tax, real estate and more. What may look at first glance as a real estate issue may be solved in probate.
The sale of a home may have long-term tax consequences that the seller has not considered. Prepare yourself by hiring a law firm that can look at the whole deal to make sure you are getting the best outcome.
Our Practice Areas
At Linn Legal, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate life’s biggest decisions with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re investing in real estate, growing your business, or planning for the future,
our team is here to provide trusted guidance tailored to your unique goals.
Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing can be lucrative, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Our real estate lawyer is here to help you navigate your Cincinnati real estate investment and make informed decisions so you can avoid costly mistakes.
Buying Apartment Buildings
Thinking of investing in an apartment building? It’s a big step, but we can make it simple. As your attorney for buying an apartment building, we will guide you through the process and help you understand how to buy an apartment building the right way.
Selling A Commercial Building
Selling a commercial building doesn’t have to be complicated. We can walk you through the laws on selling a commercial building and make sure your off-market commercial real estate deal goes as smoothly as possible.
Financing A Deal
Figuring out how to finance a real estate deal can be tricky. That’s where a Cincinnati real estate finance attorney comes in. Our real estate finance attorney knows the ins and outs of the local markets and can provide you the advice you need.
Selling a Business
Selling your business is a serious undertaking, and you don’t have to do it alone. When you have our attorney for selling a business by your side, you can rest assured we will handle the legal documents needed to sell a business so you can focus on the next chapter.
Buying a Business
Ready to buy a business? It’s a big move, and we are here to help you get it right. From navigating the laws on buying a business in Cincinnati to guiding you through the process, our buying business attorney is here to make your purchase a reality.
How to Raise Investor Money
Raising money from investors doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. Our startup financing lawyer can show you how to raise money from investors for real estate while making sure everything stays above board and on track.
Saving Taxes When You Sell Your Business
Selling your business doesn’t mean losing a huge chunk to taxes. With the right strategies, we will show you how to save taxes when you sell your business. As your attorney for selling a business, we’ve got your back.
Making A Will
Planning for the future starts with a solid will. A Cincinnati wills lawyer from Linn Legal can help you take care of all the details, giving you peace of mind. We aren’t just your trusted will and estate attorney. We are your compassionate partners in this journey.
Do You Need A Trust?
Wondering if a trust is right for you? Our trusts for estate planning lawyers can explain everything you need to know about how to set up a trust fund and make sure your assets are protected for decades to come.
Getting Your Inheritance Quickly
Waiting for your inheritance can be frustrating, but we can help speed things up. With our guidance, you will understand the estate settlement timeline and work with a lawyer to help you in getting your inheritance quickly.
Getting Unclaimed Money In Probate
If you’re trying to claim unclaimed property as an heir, we’re here to help. A Cincinnati probate attorney at Linn Legal can guide you through the legal way of claiming unclaimed property as an heir and make sure you get what’s rightfully yours.
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Our Team
Douglas Linn
Managing Attorney
Practice Areas Include: Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Law, Wills & Trusts Licensed in Ohio Douglas Linn brings a talent for managing large transactions to the firm. He has practiced transactional business law for over a decade and understands the flow of a deal, from a term sheet through to maintaining a closing date. He is good at math (for a lawyer, at least). Many transactions also include commercial real estate, succession planning, and wills & trusts, and Douglas guides clients through those related matters with a whole-picture approach. He graduated from Miami University in 2007 with degrees in History and Philosophy, with a focus on formal logic. He earned his law degree from Indiana University in 2010 and has been practicing since then. He maintains the transactional practice at Linn Legal. Douglas is the chair of the Probate and Estate Legal Association of Cincinnati. He lives with his wife and daughter in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Kennedy Heights, where he served in the past as president of the Community Council. In his spare time, he enjoys growing roses and herbs in his greenhouse and garden. He supports and fundraises for Kindervelt, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Hayden & Crew, and the Kennedy Heights Montessori Center.
Jamal Baheth
Associate Attorney
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jamal joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in April of 2025. Jamal earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Southeastern Louisiana University. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, Jamal attended law school at the University of Cincinnati, College of Law in 2018.
Lydia Truitt
Associate Attorney
Lydia was born and raised in Adams County, Ohio. After earning her Associate of Arts simultaneous to her high school diploma, Lydia attended the University of Cincinnati where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Kayla Settles
Kayla serves as the Operations Admin for Linn Legal. Originally from the Dayton area, she graduated from Miami University with a bachelors in Psychology. Outside of work, she enjoys drawing and painting, working out and spending time with friends. She loves helping clients work through things they’ve been “putting off” for a while and bringing them relief that comes from turning “someday” into “now.”
