Speaking Engagements

If you are interested in scheduling Bluestone Law Group to give a free educational presentation to your organization, give us a call 614.220.5900

Past Speaking Engagements

November 5, 2025 – Institute of Professionals in Taxation (IPT) annual symposium in Indian Wells, California – a continuing tax education seminar. Presentation on defending against school district initiated tax appeals and an update on House Bill 126.
February 14, 2024 – Ohio State Bar Association – CLE program on Real Property Tax Appeals and legislative updates – with Carly Sherman, Esq. and Arthur Schoulties, Esq. (from Bricker Graydon LLP) and Ryan Hugueley, MAI (from Martin + Wood Appraisal Group, Ltd.)

October 29, 2023 – Spectrum News’ “In Focus” – Interview regarding Impact of the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act (House Bill 187 – 135th General Assembly)
October 26, 2023 – Capital University Law School – Ohio’s Real Property Tax System
August 30, 2023 – Reafco Real Estate – a discussion of the Tax Year 2023 Reappraisal and Valuation Update in 41 Ohio Counties
August 2, 2023 – NAI Ohio Equities – a discussion of the Tax Year 2023 Reappraisal and Valuation Update in 41 Ohio Counties
March 26, 2023 – Ohio State Bar Association – “Ohio’s System for Challenging Property Values and Taxes” video segment and written article by Andrew J. Merwine
February 16, 2023 – “Understanding the Major Changes Made to Ohio’s Real Property Tax Appeal Laws.” Presentation to Ohio State Bar Association
June 22, 2022 – Ohio State Bar Association‘s “Titles to Real Estate” program
April 7-8, 2022 – Columbus Bar Association Real Property Law Institute 2022 – presentation with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano, Deputy Chief of Staff Gary Dwyer, and attorney Drew Merwine.
February 17, 2022 – Great Lakes Real Estate Investors Association – a discussion of Ohio real property tax appeals
February 15, 2022 – Red Roof Inns, Inc., a discussion of Ohio real property tax appeals for hotel franchisees – with Laurel Keller, MAI, ISHC (Senior Vice President, Newmark Valuation & Advisory) and Drew Merwine, Esq. (Associate Attorney, Bluestone Law Group)
February 10, 2022 – Ohio State Bar Association, (webinar only) – with Karrie Kalail (Director, Peters Kalail & Markakis Co., L.P.A., school district counsel); Laurel Keller, MAI, ISHC (Senior Vice President, Newmark Valuation & Advisory); and Drew Merwine, Esq. (Associate Attorney, Bluestone Law Group)
January 27, 2022 – Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association webinar, a discussion of Ohio real property tax appeals – with Laurel Keller, MAI, ISHC (Senior Vice President, Newmark Valuation & Advisory) and Drew Merwine, Esq. (Associate Attorney, Bluestone Law Group)
November 4, 2021 – Ohio State Bar Association (live in-person and webinar), a discussion of Ohio real property tax appeals – with Drew Merwine, J.D. (of Bluestone Law Group)
August 18, 2021 – Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), “Ohio Hoteliers: LOWER YOUR TAXES” presentation for live webcast event
March 18, 2021 – Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), a discussion of real property taxes & COVID-19 with an emphasis on the hotel, entertainment, and leisure industries – with Joseph Savarise, President and CEO of the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
February 23, 2021 – The Ohio State Bar Association, a discussion of real property taxes & COVID-19 – with Jason Dolin, J.D., Administrator of the Fairfield County Board of Revision and David Sangree, MAI, Hotel & Leisure Advisors
February 17, 2021 – The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, assisting low income home owners with property value complaints
February 2, 2021 – Fifth Third Bank, a presentation to the Commercial Lending Division
October 2, 2019 – Property Tax & Title Insurance Issues presentation to the First American Title Insurance Company (Northwest Ohio Agents)
October 9, 2019 – Property Tax & Title Insurance Issues presentation to the First American Title Insurance Company (Southwest Ohio Agents)
February 14, 2019 – 7th Annual Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals Presentation with the Ohio State Bar Association
November 30, 2018 – 41st Annual Economic Seminar – The Ohio Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
February 13, 2018 – The Whalen Company: Increase Profits By Cutting Your Real Estate Tax Bill
February 8, 2018 – 6th Annual Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals Presentation with the Ohio State Bar Association
February 6, 2018 – Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (PACO) – Increase Profits By Cutting Your Real Estate Tax Bill
October 25, 2017 – “Reappraisal Process and Strategies for Reducing Tax Burden Through Informal Reviews” (Part of the Ohio State Bar Association‘s Advanced Real Estate Seminar)
November 16, 2017 – Seminar at Franklinton Board of Trade
July 20, 2017 – “Property Tax Appeals in Ohio” – Webinar for the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
March 9, 2017 – 5th Annual Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals Presentation with the Ohio State Bar Association
February 15, 2017 – Lunch & Learn Presentation for Lardiere McNair, LLC
March 2, 2016 – Ohio State Bar Association: Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals
November 18, 2015 – Ohio State Bar Association: Residential Real Estate Purchase Contract & Case Law
October 6, 2015 – The Whalen Company: Increase Profits By Cutting Your Real Estate Tax Bill
March 3, 2015 – Ohio State Bar Association: Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals
February 25, 2015 – Lake County Bar Association: Increase Profits by Cutting Your Real Estate Tax Bill
November 5, 2014 – The Whalen Company: Increase Profits By Cutting Your Real Estate Tax Bill
March 4, 2014 – Ohio State Bar Association: Nuts & Bolts of Tax Appeals
June 18, 2013 – Ohio State Bar Association: Tax Appeals
February 7-8, 2013 – Columbus Bar Association: Tax Appeals – Nuts & Bolts
January 2013 – Lake Erie Landlord Association
March 8, 2012 – Grandview Area Chamber
February 3, 2012 – Gahanna Realty Association
January 11, 2012 – Columbus Bar Association
November 15, 2011 – International Right of Way Association
September 21, 2011 – Columbus Board of Realtors
August 2, 2011 – Lake Erie Landlord Association
February 9, 2011 – Columbus Bar Association Business Tax Committee