Charles F. Geidner

Flanagan, Lieberman & Rambo

Ihad the privilege of speaking with Charles “Chuck” Geidner for this month's Barrister of the Month feature. Mr. Geidner’s modesty was immediately apparent as he took my call and seemed surprised at the recognition and immediately insisted I call him “Chuck”. The DBA recently celebrated Chuck for his over 50 years of practice in the Dayton community. Chuck worked with the Ohio AG’s office as a student and transitioned to a Special Counsel role in the Dayton area after law school. He was an assistant prosecutor for 16 years and has extensive experience in probate, domestic relations, civil litigation, business law, and collections. Chuck represents his clients with dedication, compassion, knowledge, and expertise. He earned his law degree at Ohio State University and has worked with prestigious firms such as Flanagan, Lieberman, Hoffman & Swaim, Withrow Hutton & Geidner, and Lutz Geidner and Hahn. He is currently at Flanagan Lieberman and Rambo.

Chuck has enjoyed mentoring and supporting new attorneys. Brent Rambo has worked with Chuck since January of 2004, just two months after he passed the bar exam. Brent had this to say about Chuck:

“He took me under his wing and has been a mentor, if not a father figure since. He is intelligent and kind and remains, even at this point in his career, dedicated to the needs of our clients. He taught me that the client is more important than the bottom line and that every case needs to be treated as the most important, regardless of how much money it will cost us. He is humble and would probably rather not be in the spotlight, although he is definitely worthy of it.”

Chuck is an active member of the Dayton Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Still, he now considers himself a bit of a snowbird with a second home in Sarasota, Florida. Chuck and his wife Faye, of 42 years, enjoy traveling and spending time with their seven grandchildren ( all in the Dayton area). They enjoy taking River Cruises and have taken many. A particular favorite was a cruise down the Danube River, as he enjoyed learning about the area's rich history. Chuck also enjoys golfing and attending UD Flyer’s games; in fact, he was getting ready to head to one the evening of our call. (He enjoyed a great match as UD upset Marquette that evening with a 71-63 win! Go Flyers!)

Chuck and his wife had a boat for 20 years and enjoyed boating on Lake Erie. He also keeps himself busy serving on the board of two homeowners associations with his home in Florida and the Dayton area. He has also been a member of the Sycamore Country Club since 1984 and has served on its board and as board president.

Chuck’s commitment to service extends beyond the courtroom and into his local community. He is deeply involved in charitable organizations, lending both his time and expertise to causes that make a real impact. Whether volunteering for local legal clinics or assisting with fundraising efforts for regional nonprofits, Chuck’s generosity reflects his dedication to giving back. His belief in the power of community is also evident in his involvement with local youth sports programs, where he has coached and mentored young athletes over the years. This sense of responsibility to the next generation—whether in the legal field, in sports, or in daily life—has shaped Chuck into not only a respected lawyer but a cherished mentor and friend to many.

It was an honor speaking with Chuck and learning about his many contributions to the community. I am grateful that he continues to split his time as a "snowbird" between Dayton and Florida, enriching both places with his presence.

By Professor Ericka Curran UDSL ecurran1@udayton.edu