Big enough to win, small enough to care

The oldest continual law firm in Ohio, est. 1859

Phone (740) 622-2011
Fax (740) 622-0100

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Pomerene, Burns & Skelton

A full-Service Law Firm Serving the City of Coshocton and the surrounding Coshocton County area for over 150 Years.

As the longest operating law firm in the State of Ohio, Pomerene, Burns and Skelton has a long history of providing legal services for many generations of families. Our history has taught us that legal issues can arise at any time. When you, your family or your business need legal assistance, it is important to be able to contact a law firm who can meet your needs.

Pomerene, Burns and Skelton, is a law firm that you, your family and your neighbors can depend on. With over 150 years of service, our firm has been able to assist multiple generations of families with a variety of legal issues including; divorce, domestic relation claims, personal injury claims, civil law suits, the starting of a new business, purchasing property, estate planning, will preparation, and probating estates.

Some firms grow over time and lose sight of legal issues that affect normal people in their everyday lives. Over the years our attorneys have remained committed to our clients generation after generation. We understand the impact a crisis can have upon a family or business and we are committed to protecting your personal rights, your business and your family.

Robert A. Skelton

bob@coshoctonlaw.com

Robert A. Skelton has been a member with the law firm since 1990. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton (B.S., 1987) and the University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1990). Robert was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1990 and is also admitted to practice law in The United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is a member and former president of the Coshocton County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.

Robert’s major practice areas include: personal injury law, civil litigation, family law, probate, estate planning and general practice. He also serves as the City of Coshocton Law Director since 2011.

James R. Skelton

jim@coshoctonlaw.com

James R. Skelton has been a member with the law firm since 1992. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton (B.S., in Finance 1989) and the University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1992). James was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1992 and is also a member and former president of the Coshocton County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.

James’s major practice areas include: real estate, landlord/tenant, debt, collection, probate and estate planning. He also serves serves as the Coshocton City Prosecutor.

See the Coshocton Tribune article – Did you know Coshocton’s Pomerene, Burns & Skelton is the oldest law firm in Ohio?