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Finlay, Johnson & Beard, LTD is a law firm built upon strong traditions of providing outstanding service, professional excellence and successful client advocacy.

Our Attorneys

 John A. Finlay
finlay@xenialawyers.com

Admitted to Bar:
1966, Ohio

Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1963)
Western Reserve University (J.D., 1966) Phi Delta Phi
Commissioner Greene County Park District

Member:
Greene County and Ohio State Bar Associations
American Academy of Hospital Attorneys
Ohio Society of Hospital Attorneys
Former Member and Past President, Xenia City Board of Education
Former Capt., JAGC, USAF

 

 Gary R. Johnson
johnson@xenialawyers.com

Admitted to Bar:
1972, Ohio
1973, U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of Ohio

Education:
Eastern Kentucky University (A.B., 1967)
Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1972) Phi Alpha Delta

Member:
Greene County and Ohio State Bar Associations
Past President: Children's Mental Health Program
Past President: Greene County YMCA

 

 Phillip L. Beard
beard@xenialawyers.com

Admitted to Bar:
1973, Ohio
1974, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
1977, U.S. Supreme Court
1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Education:
Morehead State University (A.B. 1969)
University of Kentucky (J.D., 1973)

Member:
Blue Key
Former Prosecutor, City of Xenia
Greene County (Past President) and Ohio State Bar Associations
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

 

 Tyler Starline
tyler.starline@gmail.com

Admitted to Bar:
2004, Ohio
2005, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Education:
University of Dayton (B.A., 2000) Phi Sigma Tau
University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2004)

Member:
Dayton, Greene County, and Ohio State Bar Associations
Huber Heights City Council (Ward 3 Council Member)
Board of Directors (Government Relations Chair) for the Greater Dayton Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
Great Northern Chapter of BNI
Alumni Leadership Council for the University of Dayton Alumni Association, Dayton Chapter
Sister Cities of Vandalia