Christopher Diedling is a Partner in the law firm of Cornetet, Meyer, Rush & Spillane whose practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate Administration. Chris offers a free consultation to get started. Please contact Mallory at to schedule your consultation.

Chris was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2024 Rising Star! Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to earn the distinction of Rising Stars, Chris has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

Chris is an educator to his clients when it comes to every aspect of Estate Planning. Chris counsels clients about the available Estate Planning tools and helps them make the best and most practical decisions for their circumstances.

Chris is a 2017 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he was awarded the Judge John W. Peck Trial Practice Award for excellence in Trial Advocacy. As a member of UC Law’s Trial Practice Team, Chris won the Texas Young Lawyer’s Association’s (TYLA) Regional Trial Practice Competition in 2017 and in 2016. Chris represented UC Law at the TYLA Nation Trial Practice Competition in both years. Chris was also involved with UC Law’s Moot Court Team. While in law school, Chris worked as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Ohio. Chris was also a Fellow at the Ohio Innocence Project. Through all of these experiences, Chris has developed a sharp advocacy skill set and a strong will to be an exceptional legal advocate for his clients.

Chris and his wife Casey live in Over-the-Rhine in Downtown Cincinnati. He enjoys being active, hiking in the great outdoors, playing sports, and CrossFit training. Chris loves going to Cincinnati Reds games, concerts, music festivals, exploring local breweries, and traveling.