Simon J. Patry is the Vice-President and named partner of Dysinger & Patry, LLC and has been a Dayton Business Lawyer and Estate Planning Lawyer in the greater Dayton, Ohio region for over 10 years. Simon J. Patry has been representing businesses, their owners and individuals in Dayton, Ohio for over 10 years. Simon has achieved industry and client recognition and has been: selected to Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2017, 2018, and 2019)*, achieved a 10 out of 10 AVVO score** and achieved a 5 out of 5 Stars AVVO Client Reviews. Practice Areas: Simon has been representing Dayton Businesses as Outside General Counsel and in the following areas of law: Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Tax Planning, Business Succession Planning and Civil Litigation.  Further, Simon represents Dayton, Ohio individuals and business owners in Probate, Commercial Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, and Estate Planning. Whether you are looking for a Dayton Business Lawyer who can provide day to day counsel or litigate complex commercial litigation claims, or whether you are wanting to discuss your businesses' or your personal estate planning needs, Simon and his firm can help. Admissions:
  • Illinois (2005)
  • Ohio (2006)
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (2007)
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (2017)
Education: Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law (J.D. 2005, Top 16% of Class); Illinois State University (B.S. 2002)
Recent Awards and Recognition:
    • Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Star (Business & Corporate Attorney) (2017, 2018, and 2019)*
    • 5 out of 5 star ratings for client satisfaction on AVVO
    • AVVO rating of 10 out of 10***
    • Tipp City Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year (2015)
      • Recognized for Tremendous Attainment, Ohio Senate (2015)
      • Commendation, Ohio House of Representatives (2015)
    • Leading – by – Example Award, Rotary District Governor (2013)
Legal Community Leadership & Involvement:
  • Miami County Bar Association: President (2018); Vice President (2017); Treasurer and Secretary (2016); Ethics and Grievance Committee (2016 – Present)
  • Dayton Bar Association: Corporate Counsel Committee (2013 – Present)
  • Ohio State Bar Association: Member
Miami Valley Community Involvement:
  • United Way of Miami County, Ohio:  Board of Directors and Executive Committee (2018 – Present)
  • Miami Valley March of Dimes:  Miami Valley March for Babies Executive Leadership Team (2016); Miami County Chef’s Dinner Committee (2014); March for Babies (2013 – 2017)
  • Tipp City Area United Way: Board of Directors (2016 – 2018); Merger Committee (2017 – 2018)
  • Tipp City Rotary Club: President (2013– 2014); Executive Board (2010 – 2015);  Member (2009 – Present)
  • Private Enterprise Partnership: Advisory Board (2013 – 2016) (A Dayton organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to Dayton business owners.)
  • Tipp City Chamber of Commerce: Chairman of the Board of Directors (2013); Board of Directors (2009 – 2013); Member (2009 – Present)  (An organization dedicated to assisting business owners in the greater Tipp City Area.)
  • Downtown Tipp City Partnership: Liaison for Chamber Executive Board (2013)
Publications and Conference Presentations:
  • Are Employers required to give Employees Copies of Personnel Files?  
  • Attorney Panel Discussion: What I wish I knew 10 Years Ago (Simon was invited to sit on a panel of lawyers at Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law, to present to law students on issues they should think about as they prepare for their legal careers.)
  • Advanced Business Contracts: Secrets Only the Top Attorneys Know... (Simon presented on this legal topic to Ohio business attorneys, teaching them which issues business lawyers should look out for when drafting business contracts.)
  • Life in a Law Firm: A look at various firm cultures Life in a Law Firm (Simon presented on this legal topic to Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity International's (Willis Chapter)).
More about Simon: Cost Efficient (Common Sense) Approach to the Practice of Law:   Simon J. Patry approaches every case to reach his clients' goals in the most cost efficient way.  Simon recognizes that each client’s case is unique and important. He believes it is important for a lawyer to be available to their clients.  Accordingly, he makes himself available for phone calls and quickly responds to his clients’ messages. Simon presents each client with (1) an explanation of the applicable law, (2) potential solutions, (3) the risk associated with each solution, and (4) a cost-benefit analysis for each option. Simon was born in Montréal and raised in Chicago, Illinois and as a result is fluent in French and English. He joined the firm in February of 2009, after having practiced law with a litigation firms in downtown Dayton he has enjoyed being a Dayton Business Lawyer and helping his clients with their litigation and Estate Planning needs.  From commercial litigation, to mergers and inquisitions, to wills and trusts, no matter what the matter Simon and his law firm can help. An academic scholarship recipient, Simon graduated from Ohio Northern University’s Claude W. Pettit College of Law. While in law school, he was active in extracurricular activities: he was the Presiding Judge of the Moot Court Program; the Law School’s Mock Trial Team Coach; the Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International’s Willis Chapter; a finalist in the Burke E. Smith Mock Trial Competition; a member of Inns of Court; and awarded Order of Barristers for outstanding oral advocacy skills. Simon completed his undergraduate studies at Illinois State University, in Normal, Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. While at Illinois State University, he was a member of the University’s Mock Trial Team, which received second place at the National Competition; an account executive, promotions director and reporter for The Daily Vidette, the university’s independent newspaper; and a student government representative. Simon is married with two children and has resided and worked as an attorney in the Miami Valley since 2005. * Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Ohio are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. ** The Avvo Rating is their effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. They create the rating using a model that considers information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information they collect from public sources like state bar associations and lawyer websites. Any information that affects the Avvo Rating is visible in an attorney’s profile.