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THOMAS J. BUECKER
Thomas J. Buecker is a pillar of the local law community in the Miami County, Ohio area and a founding partner at Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA. He has 50 years of experience as an attorney, and his practice consists of Family Law, Business and Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Administration, and Personal Injury. He has also been a licensed title agent for more than 40 years.
Thomas attended Indiana University, where he majored in finance. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Thomas attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he was a member of Law Review and graduated with his Juris Doctor.
His experience and professionalism have made him a valuable resource for his clients, fellow attorneys, and the local community. His dedication to his community is evidenced by his multitude of awards and service recognition. Thomas currently serves on the Finance Committee at St. Mary's Church and as past President and current Trustee of the Miami County YMCA. He is a past President of the Miami County Bar Association, the Rotary Club of Piqua, and the Miami County United Fund. All of which he has been an active member of for the past 30 years.
Thomas J. Buecker currently resides in Piqua, Ohio, with his wife and is actively involved with his children and grandchildren.
BAR ADMISSION:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Miami County Bar Association - Former President
EDUCATION:
- The University of Cincinnati College of Law. J.D.
- Indiana University. B.S.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Thomas J. Buecker
Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA
306 W. High Street
P.O. Box 1215
Piqua, Ohio 45356
(937) 778-8000, Fax (937) 778-1111
STEPHANIE A. GUNTER
Stephanie A. Gunter is a highly respected family law attorney in the Miami County, Ohio area and a founding partner at Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA. Stephanie practices in the area of Family Law and handles a wide variety of cases ranging from high-conflict divorce matters to negotiated dissolutions. She has additional experience in Criminal Law, Estate Planning, and Trust and Probate Administration. Stephanie has nearly 20 years of experience in the legal field.
Stephanie attended The Ohio State University, where she majored in marketing. Upon her completion of her undergraduate studies, Stephanie attended the University of Dayton and earned her MBA degree. After graduating from UD, Stephanie worked for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio as a trust administrator. She continued her education while working full-time and graduated from the Capital University School of Law with her Juris Doctor.
In 2010 Stephanie returned to her hometown of Piqua, Ohio, and started her own successful practice. Then in 2015, Stephanie merged her practice with Buecker & Davis, creating Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA. Stephanie has contributed more than just a successful local business to her community. In addition to her work as an attorney, she serves as guardian ad litem, representing children’s best interests in custody battles in Miami County, Darke County, and Shelby County. She is the past Chairperson of the Piqua Chamber of Commerce Board and a current member of the board. She is a past board member of the Piqua Area United Way and a current board member of the Miami County YMCA.
She is also actively involved in the Piqua Community Foundation, Advisory Board for Piqua Salvation Army, and Miami County Bar Association. Stephanie is the President-Elect of the Piqua Rotary Club. Stephanie currently resides in Piqua, Ohio, with her family, where she is actively involved in the local community.
BAR ADMISSION:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Miami County Bar Association - Former President
EDUCATION:
- The Capital University School of Law. J.D.
- The University of Dayton. MBA
- The Ohio State University. B.S.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Stephanie A. Gunter
Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA
306 W. High Street
P.O. Box 1215
Piqua, Ohio 45356
(937) 778-8000, Fax (937) 778-1111
LAURA E. WAYMIRE
Laura E. Waymire is a highly respected attorney practicing mainly in the Shelby and Darke County areas. In her private practice, Laura focuses on Guardian Ad Litem work, as well as Estate Planning and Probate Administration. Laura also works as a full-time Assistant Public Defender in Shelby County, where she represents citizens accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
Laura has had numerous "Not Guilty" criminal jury verdicts in her current position in Shelby County. Laura has 7-years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Laura was born and raised in Darke County, Ohio. After graduating from Ansonia High School, Laura attended Ball State University, where she majored in paralegal studies with a minor in consumer finance. Laura then worked as a Paralegal for 8-years in Darke County in the fields of estate planning, civil litigation, criminal law, and domestic relations. Laura then attended Ohio Northern University College of Law, where she was a member of the Editorial Board of the Law Review. During law school, she interned with the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office and was hired on after passing the Ohio Bar in 2015. In addition to her work as an attorney, Laura has served as President of the Board of Directors of Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio. Laura currently resides in Greenville with her daughter, while her son is attending Miami University.
BAR ADMISSION:
- Shelby County Bar Association
- Darke County Bar Association
- Miami County Bar Association
EDUCATION:
- Ohio Northern University School of Law, J.D.
- Ball State University, B.S.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Laura E. Waymire
Buecker & Gunter Co. LPA
306 W. High Street
P.O. Box 1215
Piqua, Ohio 45356
(937) 778-8000, Fax (937) 778-1111
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