Respectable Attorneys at Law in Mansfield, Ohio

Name: Irwe Law Office
Address: 2760 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH, 44904, US
Telephone: (419) 524-4742

Our Team

The law firm of Inscore, Rinehardt and Whitney was originally formed in 1972 by Larry L. Inscore, John J. Rinehardt and Robert H. Whitney. The three founding members, all experienced courtroom trial lawyers, combined their backgrounds and expertise in personal injury, business litigation, criminal law, traffic, family law and probate to create a firm qualified and devoted to meeting nearly all of the legal needs of private citizens and consumers in the Mansfield, Ohio area.

The attorneys at Inscore, Rinehardt, Whitney and Enderle offer a broad range of experience in different areas of law. In addition, our knowledgeable and experienced staff provides invaluable support and stands ready to assist.

Our firm offers legal representation in courts throughout the Mansfield, Ohio area to those accused of traffic violations or crime. In addition, we provide legal advice and representation to those needing assistance with Juvenile Law matters in the North Central Ohio area. Finally, we are available to assist with matters involving Probate Law.

Robert H. Whitney

Robert H. Whitney was born October 18, 1935 in Lexington, Ohio. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1953, and was drafted into the U. S. Army and served his country for two years. After completing his military service, Mr. Whitney worked in commercial construction and attended night school at Ashland College. Thereafter he attended and graduated with a B.A. in Social Studies from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. He remained at Ohio Northern and attended law school, receiving his Juris Doctorate degree in 1962.

Mr. Whitney began practicing law in Mansfield, Ohio in 1962. In l972, along with Attorneys John J. Rinehardt and Larry Inscore, he formed the present day law firm. The majority of his practice is in the field of Criminal Law. He has tried several hundred jury trials including several death penalty cases. Bob Whitney practices primarily in Richland, Ashland, Morrow, and Crawford Counties.

Mr. Whitney has been a member of the Lexington Local Schools Board of Education since April, l964, and has been president of that board for 35 to 40 years.

Bob Whitney married to Carole Auer, a high school classmate in 1956. They have four adult children, Attorney R. Rolf Whitney, Tam Whitney Schuster [Court Reporter], Attorney M. Lore' Whitney, and Capt. Michael Whitney [Continental-United Airlines].

Bob was and is a major contributor to the Mansfield area since 1935. He passed away January 1st 2024, his clients will always be welcome at our law firm.

M. Lore' Whitney

M. Lore' Whitney was born October 30, 1961. She graduated from Lexington High School, Lexington, Ohio in 1980, graduated from Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, in 1984, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health and Physical Education. She then graduated from Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky in 1986, with a Masters Degree in Animal Science. She also attended the University of Kentucky and then proceeded to graduate from the Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, in 1991, having received a law degree.

While attending college Lore' worked at AK Steel and was a member of the USW169. She also worked at Pebble Creek Golf Course for 30 years. Lore' has been engaged in the practice of law since 1992. Practice consists of Domestic Relations, Family Law, Probate and Juvenile. She was also a part time Magistrate with Mansfield Municipal Court. Lore' is a member of the Richland County Bar Association having served as past president, and she is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. In her spare time, Lore' is involved with the Lexington Athletic Booster Club while serving on the Board of Directors. She was appointed in 2024 to serve on the Lexington school board to fill the seat of her late Father. In addition she enjoys raising cattle and working on her farm.

R. Rolf Whitney

R. Rolf Whitney was born May 15, 1957, in Richland County, Ohio. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1975 then attended Denison University. In 1979, he received his B.A. in Political Science from Denison along with a Secondary School Teaching Certificate for Social Studies, from the State of Ohio. Thereafter, Rolf attended the University Of Dayton School Of Law, receiving his degree in 1982. While attending school he was employed in commercial construction and in a local factory.

Rolf Whitney has been engaged in the practice of law since joining the firm of Inscore Rinehardt and Whitney in 1982. His practice consists primarily of criminal defense in the north central Ohio area including Richland, Crawford, Morrow, Ashland, Knox, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, Muskingum, Licking, and Fairfield Counties.

He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Richland County Bar Association, and the Perry County Bar Association. He holds a Death Penalty certification from the Ohio State Supreme Court.

Rolf has been active in several organizations, such as Lexington Athletic Boosters (serving on the Board of Directors), Independent Contest and Pleasure Horse Association (also serving on the Board), member of Mid-Ohio Concert Band, and various coaching activities, including former employment as a seventh grade football coach for Lexington Junior High. In addition, he served three full terms as an elected member of the Lexington Local School Board of Education.

Rolf also holds Diving and Crossfit Level One certifications.

Rolf Whitney has 3 children: Morgen Whitney (graduate of Liberty University and operating a horse farm in Lexington, KY), Cody Whitney Miller (graduate of Austin Peay State University and married to W/O James Miller, US Army), and Gabriel Whitney (graduate of Hocking Technical College, Kent State University, Walsh College, and is currently a doctor of physical therapy in the Boston, Massachusetts).

Areas of Practice

No single attorney or smaller firm of attorneys can offer effective representation in all areas of the law. This firm focuses on the day to day legal needs of individuals and families. Our primary areas of practice are listed in the right margin. Click on any of the practice areas for more information.

We also offer services in some areas of the law not listed. Should you have questions about the scope of our practice, please do not hesitate to call for more information. If we are unable to assist you, we will endeavor to refer you or provide information that will enable you to select an appropriate lawyer to address your specific legal concern.