Anyone know an attorney experienced with Russian property? (Cincinnati, Gallipolis: apartment, lawyer)

[computerpro3]

I have a good friend who owns an apartment in Moscow, Russia and wants to sell it. She currently lives in Cincinnati, and needs to speak with someone who is experienced with this kind of thing. Even the most basic questions need to be answered - for example, how will the money be transferred, etc.

She is bi-lingual, so either an English or Russian speaking attorney is fine. The problem is finding someone trustworthy that isn't just out to rip her off for a $100 phone consultation.

Any recommendations?

[Ohioan58]

Would she not want to have an attorney based locally in Moscow to do this? I think you should look for a Russian expat online community and ask this same question.

[gobucks86]

First off, I agree that you would probably want to find an attorney in Moscow for this situation.

But, if you are looking for one in Cincinnati (and there may not be one that fits your needs with this matter), I'd ask the Cincinnati Bar Association for help to find one that may fit your needs.

[Wilson513]

The guy's name was John Epling. He had an office in Anderson and an office in Moscow. Very interesting guy. That was 1993, however, so who knows where he is today.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by Wilson513

The guy's name was John Epling. He had an office in Anderson and an office in Moscow. Very interesting guy. That was 1993, however, so who knows where he is today.

Wilson, I'm guessing that his name is STILL "John Epling"...

[Wilson513]

Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Wilson, I'm guessing that his name is STILL "John Epling"...

I didn't look him up, but he was a little older than me and so I was politely hinting that he may no longer be with us.

[kjbrill]

Originally Posted by Wilson513

I didn't look him up, but he was a little older than me and so I was politely hinting that he may no longer be with us.

Yes, when you hit a certain age, if you have not had recent contact, that is always a possibility. Let's hope he is still around, and even if not engaged in an active practice can advise this OP on how to proceed. Sounds like he should know.

[Wilson513]

Originally Posted by kjbrill

Yes, when you hit a certain age, if you have not had recent contact, that is always a possibility. Let's hope he is still around, and even if not engaged in an active practice can advise this OP on how to proceed. Sounds like he should know.

John Epling, RIP:
2006 obit:

EPLING John A., age 74, of Cincinnati, and formerly of Gallipolis, died Wednesday evening at his residence. Born September 9, 1931 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Moses and Hortense Epling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife Christine Fraley Epling, by a son, Matthew Epling, and by a brother Miles Epling. John graduated from Gallia Academy High School, Syracuse University, and the Ohio State University Law School. He practiced law in Gallipolis and in Cincinnati. His greatest interest was in the facilitation of joint ventures between American and Russian businesses. He was the first American lawyer admitted to the Russian Bar Association. John also taught construction law at Texas A&M University and facilitated conferences in construction management in Thailand, The Sudan, Jordan, and Indonesia. He was a member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. He has been a member of the propeller Club, full Gospel Men's Fellowship, The International Bar Association, Rotary International, and the Navy League. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, and attended the Naval Academy.