Legal Services

Every legal need is unique. Whether you’re working through a family matter or structuring a new business, our team of attorneys can help you navigate the legal world, so you can live in the moment.

Don’t go through it
alone

  • Respected, attentive attorneys
  • Wide range of practice areas
  • Reasonable fees = accessible legal help

Life can be full of challenges. When those hurdles are legal ones, you need someone you can trust. This isn’t the time to go through it alone. Bringing in a professional to help you navigate the legal waters will help you secure the best outcome for your personal or business needs.

The law firm of Wood + Lamping LLP is our preferred legal provider for our members. For over 90 years, they’ve remained committed to delivering real solutions for real people by leveraging their expertise in 18 distinct practice areas. Their team is dedicated to serving you as your trusted legal advisor – solving problems for you, your family, and your business.

Why you should choose Legal Services from General Electric Credit Union (GECU)


Committed to your best interests

We understand every legal issue is personal and each relationship must be managed with respect, integrity, and compassion.


Tailored to your needs

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. We are deeply committed to finding creative, customized solutions for the legal issues affecting you.


Sensitive to your expenses

The depth of our experience and wide array of practice areas makes us the right choice for individuals and businesses who desire the experience of a larger firm without the high price tag.


Offered with a team approach

We employ a team approach meant to identify and solve each client’s legal problems, and to find opportunities for our clients to succeed and thrive.


Available with a no-cost initial consultation

GECU members are entitled to an initial consultation at no cost.1

By choosing Wood + Lamping, you will receive a responsive legal advisor who can be counted on for straightforward advice and legal expertise. Since 1927, they have provided trusted legal services with a sincere commitment to delivering the results their clients expect and deserve.

Fields of practice

  • Estate Planning/Estate & Trust Administration
  • Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
  • Elder Law
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Guardianships
  • Adoptions
  • Immigration
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Child Custody/Support Issues
  • Divorce/Dissolution
  • Post-Decree Modifications
  • Real Estate Law
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Employment Law
  • Severance Agreements
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Discrimination Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Partnerships
  • Small Business Representation
  • Commercial Lending
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Zoning/Land Use
  • Tax Issues

How can Legal Services assist you?

As a GECU member, you are entitled to an initial consultation with a Wood + Lamping attorney at no cost.1

For more in-depth legal advice and service, additional fees may apply, but at special rates for GECU members. If estate planning documents are recommended, fees for such documents will be disclosed. This is just another way we work towards Improving the Quality of Your Financial Life.

To reach Legal Services, call: 513.243.8300 or 513.243.7887. Or contact Edward Bender, the main Wood + Lamping contact for GECU members, at: [email protected].

General Electric Credit Union is a full-service financial institution headquartered in Cincinnati with branches in Ohio and Kentucky.

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