About – MuesLaw

Attorney Robert “Chip” Mues Has A Long & Distinguished Career

Mr. Mues graduated from Wittenberg University in 1975 and the University of Dayton School of Law in 1978. Since graduation from Law School, Mr. Mues has been practicing law in Dayton with an emphasis in Domestic Relations litigation. He joined as a partner at Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues, in January of 1992.

In 2002 Attorney Mues received the coveted designation as an AV PREEMINENT® rated attorney. This accomplishment is the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer.

Mr. Mues has been active throughout his professional career in addressing child welfare related issues. He served for many years on the Board of Directors of Montgomery County Children Services and the Board of Directors of For Love of Children, Inc. In addition, from 1981 to 2024 he served as an impartial hearing officer and as a state level review officer for the State of Ohio Board of Education in disputes involving school districts and parents of handicapped children concerning appropriate educational plans. Mr. Mues was a member of the Foundation Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital and a member of the Fund Raising Board of Hospice of Dayton.

He is a member of various local, state and national Bar Associations and professional organizations and regularly attends seminars covering Family Law topics presented throughout the State of Ohio and the country.

Mr. Mues successfully persuaded the Ohio Supreme Court. In 1984 to issue a landmark decision in the case of Castle v. Castle, extending the legal obligation of non-custodial parents to pay child support for their disabled children indefinitely beyond the child’s 18th birthday until such time, if ever, that the child’s disability or handicap ends.

If you require legal assistance, please use the Contact Form, or call our office at (937) 293-2141. To get in contact with Attorney Robert “Chip” Mues directly, use his E-mail below.

Mission Statement of MuesLaw

To champion and protect our clients’ rights and interests. To provide exemplary legal services while maintaining the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity. To assist our clients in resolving their legal issues and achieving peace of mind. To uphold and advance the honor and dignity of the legal profession by practicing professionally and with civility to all.
To accomplish our mission we shall:

Listen to our clients’ concerns and provide sound advice in plain English.
Attend to our clients’ matters in a timely manner and return phone calls and emails promptly.
Thoroughly explain options so that our clients can make informed decisions.
Recognize that the results achieved will have a lasting impact on our clients’ lives.
Keep clients updated as to developments in their cases.
Recognize and strive to resolve the broader implications of our clients’ problems.
Work with other multi-disciplinary professionals in solving clients’ problems.
Efficiently utilize new technology to enhance our legal services and reduce client costs.
Maintain client confidence and confidentiality.
Incorporate collaborative law, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques when feasible.
Avoid approaches and legal strategies unlikely to produce positive results.