Garbig & Schmidt

At Garbig, Schmidt & Pohlman, LLC, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients across Ohio. With almost 60 years of combined experience, we have built a reputation for being responsive, ethical, and dedicated to our clients' unique needs and situations.

Our Services

Our law firm is comprised of a father-daughter team, Phillip R. Garbig and Caroline R. Schmidt, who are committed to providing top-notch legal representation to individuals and families. We offer a wide range of services, including estate planning, real estate, business law, injury and wrongful death claims, and more.

Estate Planning & Trust Administration

Our estate planning services are designed to help you reach and achieve your financial goals for your family. We will work with you to create a plan that successfully accumulates, retains, and transfers your assets. Our expertise includes preparing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and other documents. We also have experience in representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries of estates, trusts, and guardianships.

Real Estate

Our real estate practice encompasses a wide range of services, including representation of developers, lenders, landlords, and tenants, buyers, and sellers in all aspects of real estate. We prioritize practical, responsive, and high-quality legal advice to help you achieve your business or personal objectives. With attention to detail and an emphasis on deadlines, you can count on us for timely and cost-effective services.

Business Formation & Representation

If you're starting a new business, we can assist you in determining the appropriate business organization, forming a corporation or limited liability company, and drafting employment, non-compete, and similar agreements. We also provide services to existing business clients, including representation to the agricultural community in Darke County and surrounding areas.

Injury & Wrongful Death Claims

Our personal injury attorneys work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve for injuries sustained as a result of accidents, negligence, or wrongdoing. We handle a breadth of case types, including automobile and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, animal attacks, and more.

Meet Our Attorneys

Phillip R. Garbig has been practicing law in Arcanum since 1985, focusing on estate planning and probate, business issues, and real estate matters. As a proud resident of Darke County, he has built a substantial practice supporting the agricultural community.