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Robert E. Moore, J.D.

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Robert E. Moore, J.D.
Attorney, OSU Agricultural and Resource Law Program
Phone: 
614.648.8728
Degree Information: 
B.S., Dairy Science, The Ohio State University
M.S., Agricultural Economcs, The Ohio State University
J.D., Capital University Law School
Specialization: 
Farm estate, transition, tax, and business planning
Biography: 

Robert is an attorney and research specialist for the Ohio State Agricultural and Resource Law Program. He was raised on a dairy farm in Coshocton County, Ohio, where his family continues to raise beef cattle, sheep, and crops. Growing up, Robert was a member of 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Riverview High School in 1987.

Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science and a Master of Science degree in agricultural economics from The Ohio State University. Upon graduating from Ohio State, Robert spent four years as an Extension agent in agriculture and natural resources in Fairfield County and five years as an Extension associate in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Developmental Economics at Ohio State. While employed at Ohio State, Robert attended Capital University Law School’s evening program. In January 2005, he graduated cum laude and was admitted to the Bar in May 2005.

Robert is an owner emeritus of Wright & Moore Law Co. LPA, where he practiced law for 18 years. During that time, he primarily focused on farm succession, estate planning, and business planning, and represented clients across Ohio. Robert also worked with clients on real estate transactions, landlord/tenant issues, contracts and many other issues related to agricultural law.