Practice Areas
Education
J.D., Ohio State University (2019)
B.A., University of San Diego (2016)
Admissions
- Ohio Supreme Court
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Caroline Crum is a member of the firm’s Tax team and practices from the Marietta, Ohio and Parkersburg, West Virginia offices. She concentrates her practice primarily in estate planning and probate and estate administration, helping individuals and families develop plans that reflect their goals, protect their assets, and provide for the orderly transfer of wealth to future generations.
Caroline works with clients on a variety of estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related planning documents. She also guides individuals and families through the probate and estate administration process following the death of a loved one, helping them understand and fulfill their legal responsibilities while efficiently addressing the administration and distribution of estate assets.
In addition to her trusts and estates practice, Caroline has experience in real estate, business and entity matters, collections, and oil and gas. Her broad-based practice allows her to recognize issues that may intersect with a client’s estate plan, particularly those involving business interests and real property.
Based primarily in Marietta, Caroline also regularly works from the firm’s Parkersburg office, allowing her to serve estate planning and estate administration clients throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. Licensed in both Ohio and West Virginia, she works with individuals and families on both sides of the Ohio River.
Caroline earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Communication Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego. She earned her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
Caroline is admitted to practice in Ohio and West Virginia.
Professional Highlights
- Ohio State Law Journal, Editor
- Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, Legal Extern (2017)
News
- Agreement Adds Multiple Attorneys and Professional Staff, Establishes Bowles Rice's First Ohio OfficeNovember 1, 2026
Professional Affiliations
- Washington County (OH) Bar Association, President
- Community Affiliations
- Mary’s House, Board of Directors, Secretary