MCLENDON & WHITACRE - Key Persons


Benjamin W Whitacre

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Partner
Benjamin Whitacre understands that when you have a legal issue, it is the most important and difficult thing going on in your life at that time. Your situation is personal, and so it's personal to Ben and he takes each client's issue seriously as though it is his own. Being an effective advocate demands more than simply being a voice for your client. It requires that you know your client and understand what they are going through at any given time. When a client puts their trust in Ben, he is dedicated to what each client deserves. The commitment is simple: protect you, your family, and your future - its what you deserve. Attorney Ben Whitacre handled my dissolution. He was professional, courteous and compassionate. I highly recommend Attorney Whitacre. Katie

Brandy Lasure

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Brittany Morris

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

David E. Mortimer

Job Titles:
  • Member and past President of the Muskingum County Bar Association
  • Partner at Micheli
An experienced and skilled attorney, David E. Mortimer is a partner at Micheli, Baldwin, Mortimer, McLendon & Whitacre LLP and has practiced law since 2002. David has devoted himself to his clients throughout his career. As a result of his dedication and hard work, David has received the "Clients' Choice Award" multiple times due to the many positive reviews from his clients on AVVO.COM, a well-respected online marketplace for legal services. David has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from the most serious felony offenses to minor traffic offenses. David has a particular concentration in the area of Ohio OVI law and Drug Possession/Trafficking. David has handled a high volume of cases in these areas of the law throughout his career. David is a current member and past president of the Muskingum County Bar Association and a current member of the Ohio State Bar Association. David is the current treasurer of the Zanesville Ducks Unlimited Chapter, a current social member of the VFW Post 1058 and a member of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. David was a longtime board member and two-time past president of the Zanesville Jaycees and a past member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, Frazeysburg Lodge #490.

Exie Hutcheson

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Jeremy M. McLendon

Job Titles:
  • Education / LAW SCHOOL
  • Partner at Micheli
Jeremy M. McLendon is partner at Micheli, Baldwin, Mortimer, McLendon & Whitacre LLP and has practiced law with the firm since 2002. McLendon completed his undergraduate and legal studies at the Ohio Northern University. His major practice areas include Real Estate Use/Planning, Criminal Law, OVI, Business Law, Personal Injury and Estate Planning.

Keith M Melvin

Keith was born in Zanesville, graduated from Maysville High School, and is happy to have returned to his hometown. His major practice areas include OVI, Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate planning, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio. Approximately a year after joining the law firm, Keith became a partner because of his hard work and success. Keith is a Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, and was deployed in 2005 as a member of Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion. While deployed in Iraq, Keith served as the lead gunner on a personal security detail and was awarded his combat action badge as well as a meritorious service medal for his dedication and service. As a veteran himself, Keith is passionate about helping fellow veterans. Keith is a great attorney, he fights for his clients, he is Honest,Fair,Caring,and goes too war in the court room if necessary. He always answers any questions an stays on top of all information, always a phone call away. Keith is a great guy, with a great family and a even Greater Heart. Give him a Call you won't go wrong.

Lei-Lana Kimble

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Peggy McGaughey

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Richard D. Hixson

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Attorney
Richard D. Hixson is an Associate Attorney with Micheli, Baldwin, Mortimer, McLendon & Whitacre LLP, serving Muskingum and the surrounding counties. Mr. Hixson maintains a general practice, with focuses in child welfare and real estate.

Trish Maxwell

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant