Douglas E. Metz
Of counsel
Get in Touch
Douglas @ 419.418.6911
Administrative Assistant:
Administrative Assistant:
Call Kim @ 419.418.6460
dmetz@rcolaw.com
About Douglas
Doug has extensive experience in the areas of estate planning, real estate, corporate law, commercial financing, and revenue bond financing.
Doug is an accredited estate planner as designated by the National Association of Estate Planning Councils. He assists clients in developing plans for the orderly and economical transfer of accumulated wealth and business interests to family members during life and at death. In addition, Doug counsels clients in creative ways to eliminate or reduce estate taxes and administrative expenses through living trusts, lifetime transfers, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, foundations, and other devices tailored to meet their individual needs and objectives.
As a member of the Business and Corporate Law Practice Group, Doug has extensive experience in revenue bond financing and real estate transactions including the acquisition, development, management, and financing of commercial properties.
Relevant Experience
Estate Planning
- Doug has been designated as an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planning Councils. He assists clients in developing plans for the orderly and economical transfer of accumulated wealth and business interests to family members both during life and at death. In addition, Doug counsels clients in creative ways to eliminate or reduce estate taxes and administrative expenses by taking full advantage of living trusts, lifetime transfers, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, foundations, and other devices tailored to meet their individual needs and objectives.
Corporate Law, Real Estate, Financing
- Doug has extensive experience in revenue bond financing and real estate and commercial transactions, including the acquisition, development, management, and financing of commercial properties.
Education
The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1965
Capital University, B.A., 1962
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Professional Associations
Toledo Estate Planning Council
Toledo Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Community Involvement
Hospice of Northwest Ohio - Former Board member
Jobst Vascular Institute - Former Board member
Carranor Hunt & Polo Club - Former Board member
Zoar Lutheran Church - Former Board President
Zoar Lutheran Church Foundation, Inc. - Former Board member