Professional Experience
As a lawyer and certified public accountant, Craig focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and corporate and individual federal, state and local tax compliance. He also represents clients in resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. Craig has handled the transfer, acquisition, financing, zoning and other related governmental regulatory matters for various real estate transactions including drafting purchase agreements, leases, easement agreements, and 1031 exchange agreements.
Prior to joining FGKS Law, Craig was a tax senior at Clark Schaefer Hackett in Dayton, Ohio, where he advised clients on a wide range of income, gift, and estate tax related matters. Craig graduated with distinction from Ohio Northern University College of Law with a certificate in Taxation, and was an editor on law review. He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Anna with their two daughters, Emma and Claire.
Publications
- Craig Albers, State v. Carlisle, 38 Ohio N.U.L. Rev 1351 (2012), available here.
Practice Areas
The core of the FGKS Law practice is the counseling of businesses of all sizes on a wide range of corporate and commercial issues, including formation, contracts and other operational issues, and short-term and long-term business and succession planning. Read more here.
FGKS Law counsels individuals with respect to their estate and other life planning needs, such as asset preservation and distributions through wills and trusts, and guardianships and powers of attorney. We also represent clients with respect to estates and other matters pending before probate courts. Read more here.
FGKS Law advises and represents clients with respect to all matters involving residential and commercial real estate and related improvements, including transfers, leases, development, easement and land use restrictions, financing, annexation, zoning, title defect issues, mechanic’s liens, and foreclosure proceedings. Our title agency, Western Ohio Title Agency, in consultation with our attorneys, handles title searches, real estate closings, and the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies. Read more here.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts
Juris Doctorate
Certified Public Accountant
Community Leadership
Craig has served as the solicitor for the Village of Russia, Ohio, from 2018 to present
Craig serves as President of the Anna Local Schools Education Foundation
Craig is an active member of the Rotary Club of Sidney
Craig is a former member of the Board of Trustees for Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties
Craig serves as the Treasurer for the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA
Former member of the Board of Trustees