
Catherine Telles Dunlay, Business Attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Health Care · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Cincinnati, OH
Practicing business in Cincinnati since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Catherine Telles Dunlay is a partner based in Cincinnati, OH. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. Catherine has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OH
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Business · Health Care
- Handles Business and Health Care matters from Cincinnati, OH.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Catherine Telles Dunlay: Catherine Telles Dunlay is a partner based in Cincinnati, OH. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. Catherine has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Catherine takes on
Catherine concentrates on business and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Cincinnati, Ohio
Catherine takes business matters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Cincinnati, Ohio
Catherine takes health care matters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Catherine Telles Dunlay — business lawyer in Cincinnati
Catherine Telles Dunlay is a partner based in Cincinnati, OH. The practice focuses on Business and Health Care. Catherine has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Ms. Catherine Telles Dunlay is a lawyer practicing health and life sciences, corporate/business, health care and 2 other areas of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Catherine practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH.
How Catherine handles business matters
Ms. Catherine Telles Dunlay is a lawyer practicing health and life sciences, corporate/business, health care and 2 other areas of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Catherine practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH.
Who Catherine represents
Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and health care matters in Cincinnati and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The Ohio State University College of Law
J.D. · 1984
University of Cincinnati
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Catherine's state bar admissions
Ohio
1984 · ACTIVE
Catherine studied at J.D. in The Ohio State University College of Law and B.A. in University of Cincinnati.
Law school and academic background
Catherine completed J.D. in The Ohio State University College of Law and B.A. in University of Cincinnati. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Catherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Catherine's professional memberships and bar associations
Vincent Family Centers
Director 2012 · membership
Locations
Catherine Telles Dunlay's office in Cincinnati
Catherine's primary office is at 301 E. 4th Street, Suite 2800, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
301 E. 4th Street, Suite 2800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Client reviews of Catherine Telles Dunlay — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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5.0
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How to hire Catherine Telles Dunlay — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catherine
Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Catherine Telles Dunlay
How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Cincinnati?
Catherine is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Catherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new business clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland in Ohio
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