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John R. Martynyszyn
Canfield, OH Business Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
6550 Seville Drive
Suite B
Canfield, OH 44406
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
John is an attorney at Roetzel & Andress, specializing in construction and real estate law. With a passion for delivering exceptional legal solutions, he is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating complex legal matters effectively.
Possessing a Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School, John's commitment to legal excellence was evident during his time as a member of the Capital University Law Review. His rigorous academic training equipped him with a deep understanding of legal principles and a keen eye for detail.
During his tenure in law school, John had the privilege of externing at the Ohio Attorney General's Office, honing...
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Stuart G. Parsell
New Albany, OH Business Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business, Employment, Insurance Claims and Securities
University of Notre Dame
Stuart Parsell is a Partner of Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP. Mr. Parsell’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation with a concentration on professional malpractice defense, commercial contract disputes, corporate governance and fiduciary duties, trust law, class action defense, major insurance disputes and employment issues.
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Benjamin Asebrook
Perrysburg, OH Business Law Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
Benjamin joined the law firm of Hanna & Fisher, Napoleon, Ohio, in December 2023. He looks forward to maintaining a very general practice of law in Napoleon, Ohio, and surrounding counties, including Family Law, Criminal Defense Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury Law, Business Relationships Law, Commercial and Contract Law, and Collections Law.
Benjamin worked for Gorman, Veskauf, Henson, & Wineberg law firm during law school, focusing primarily on real property and tort law. He also worked for the Solicitor for the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, focusing on administrative and zoning...
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David Michael Johnson
Columbus, OH Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
The University of Toledo College of Law
I graduated from The Ohio State University cum laude with a B.A. in Criminology and earned a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law with a concentration in criminal law. While in law school I worked for both the Toledo Public Defender's Office and Lucas County Prosecutor's Office. These experiences allow me to give excellent representation to my clients in need of criminal defense.
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David Allan Corrado
Orange Village, OH Business Law Attorney
Business, Appeals, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University
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DAVID A. CORRADO is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator with over 30 years of client success, who is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has achieved a 10.0 AVVO rating, located in Orange Village, Ohio. Only hire the lawyer who has been rated one of the best by professional organizations and his peers. Mr. Corrado is dedicated to solving your legal problems with personalized representation on a variety of matters, including Litigation, Wrongful Death, Probate/Estate issues; Real Estate/Construction issues; Foreclosure Defense; and Contract/Business issues, all down to the last detail. Call now for...
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Paul K. Hemmer
POWELL, OH Business Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Ohio State University - Columbus
Preeminent AV rated Attorney. The attorneys in our firm have more than 100 years of combined experience. We provide the individual attention our clients deserve in Workers' Compensation, Industrial Commission, Injury, Probate, Estate Planning Litigation Business Law
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Patrick Brickman
Cleveland, OH Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Akron
Attorney Patrick Brickman focuses his practice on class actions and complex litigation. His cases primarily deal with unlawful conduct by government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and employers. These actions touch on any number of legal issues across diverse areas of law, including real estate law, insurance law, commercial law, constitutional law, tax law, advertising law, wage & hour law, benefits law, and more.
Patrick attended the University of Dayton for his undergraduate work, and the University of Akron School of Law for law school, where he was an advocate on the Moot Court Team and an Associate Editor for the Akron Law...
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Alexander Bibisi
Cleveland, OH Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative and Cannabis Law
University of Colorado Law School
I specialize in assisting Ohio and Colorado businesses operating in or seeking to enter heavily regulated industries, including cannabis/hemp, hospitality, and alcohol/liquor.
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Michael Brandon Washington
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
University of Akron School of Law
More than 20 years experience finding solutions to legal problems.
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Simon Wynn Johnson
Beachwood, OH Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(440) 477-6075
23811 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 227
Chagrin Plaza East
Beachwood, OH 44122
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
Simon W. Johnson operates a full service, general practice law firm where he continually strives to provide premier service to satisfied clients at affordable rates.
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Jamie B. Schneier
Lyndhurst, OH Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Southwestern Law School
Jamie Schneier is a small business attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Business Startups, Corporate, Transactional Business and Business Sales and Acquisitions.
Jamie works with numerous small to medium size closely held businesses in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Clients are generally start-up businesses, serial entrepreneurs, small closely held businesses, family owned businesses and mid-sized companies.
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Mark Wilson Biggerman
Pepper Pike, OH Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Appeals and Employment
Ohio Northern University
My focus is on problem solving and I've been doing it for 25 years now. By this, I mean getting results by doing whatever it takes, whether by negotiation, settlement, jury trial, or appeal all the way up to the Supreme Court.
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Jonathan Jennings
Kent, OH Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Malone College
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Owen Benton Dunn Jr
Toledo, OH Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense
University of Toledo, College of Law
Welcome to the Law Offices of Owen Dunn Jr., Bankruptcy Attorney. We are a full-service bankruptcy law firm providing legal assistance to individuals and families in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, including Toledo, Bowling Green, Findlay, Monroe, Detroit and the surrounding communities. As a distinguished member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, I along with my staff, have the legal knowledge, resources and experience to help you. We have helped thousands of clients get a fresh start. If you are in need of an experienced, professional and compassionate Ohio or Michigan bankruptcy attorney, please contact...
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Gregg Peppel
Toledo, OH Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Insurance Claims and Medical Malpractice
The University of Toledo College of Law
Gregg Peppel is a founding member of Turley, Peppel & Timmers, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Medical Malpractice. Gregg was born in Marquette, Michigan in 1971. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo (BA, cum laude, 1993; JD, cum laude, 1999). Gregg served as the Managing Editor for the University of Toledo Law Review (1998-1999). The College of Law awarded him with the Dean's Award in the Spring of 1999. Gregg has successfully litigated complex commercial, construction, insurance, real estate...
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Todd Alexander Weber
Powell, OH Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Capital University Law School
I have provided problem solving and comprehensive planning to individuals and businesses for twenty-two years. My representation and advice have helped a broad and diverse group of companies, executives, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of representative matters. From start-ups and financing to business sales and acquisitions or assisting with day-to-day legal needs, I have aided numerous clients and family-owned businesses. I take a vested interest in my clients’ success, and as outside general counsel I advocate for and advise them on the myriad of issues encountered in structuring, negotiating, and documenting both complex and common corporate and commercial transactions....
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Necol Russell-Washington
Reynoldsburg, OH Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(888) 243-3529
Ext. 3
8067 Harvest Moon Drive
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Tax
Capital University Law School and Ohio State University - Columbus
NRW Law Office
8067 Harvest Moon Drive
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone:(888)243-LAW3(5293)
Web: www.nrwlaw.net
Email: nrw@nrwlaw.net
Necol Russell-Washington is an attorney with NRW Law Office practicing primarily in the areas of law relevant to small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. In addition, Necol is an...
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Christopher J. Hogan
New Albany, OH Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and Health Care
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Chris Hogan is an experienced Litigation Attorney at Zeiger, TIegs & Little. His practice areas include Business, Health Care, Insurance, Professional Liability and Media Law. He represents public and private companies, both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Chris is dedicated to providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for clients with business litigation matters.
Chris received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, and his J.D. from the Ohio State Moritz College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, as well as the United States Court of...
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Kris Banvard
New Albany, OH Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Communications and Securities
Capital University Law School
Kris Banvard represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, tort and agency-law actions, securities law, employment law, media law, First Amendment issues, and attorneys' professional liability.
Before coming to Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP, Mr. Banvard had a long career in newspaper journalism as a reporter, writer, and editor. Most recently, he was an editorial writer for The Columbus Dispatch. He previously held positions as assistant city editor of the Roanoke (Va.) Times & World-News and reporter with The Sacramento Union.
Mr. Banvard attended Capital University Law School, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was...
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Gregory Mathews
Westerville, OH Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
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Expungement & Record Sealing Attorney. We All Make Mistakes… We Can Get You A Second Chance. Experience of a Prosecutor with the Passion of a Criminal Defense Lawyer. Free Expungement Eligibility Test On Our Website.
Greg earned his undergraduate degree from Taylor University. After graduating from Capital University Law School, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar and the Bar of the United States District Court in 1988.
Greg’s legal experience is the type you want on your side. As a former prosecutor and special prosecutor for the City of Columbus, Greg knows both sides of the courtroom. He is currently...
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Justin Randall Lodge
Granville, OH Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Attorney, CPA and MBA with a varied transactional practice in Licking County, Ohio, serving clients in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Johnstown, Alexandria, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and all over central Ohio.
Practice areas include estate planning and probate, tax, real estate and business law.
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Cynthia Marie Rodgers
Dresden, OH Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
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Kristin Elise Rosan
Columbus, OH Business Law Attorney
Business, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
Capital University
Kristin Rosan is a partner in the law firm of Madison & Rosan, located in the German Village community of Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Rosan’s practice concentrates in all aspects of administrative law, general real estate law and business litigation. She represents real estate brokerages, agents, auctioneers and appraisers in matters relating to professional standards, contract disputes and litigation. She serves as an administrative hearing officer for several state agencies and handles appellate review of administrative decisions. Her practice includes services as a real estate license law expert witness and representation in general business litigation, including breach of...
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Eric Estadt
Columbus, OH Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
DePaul College of Law
I am a Columbus area intellectual property attorney specializing in patent and trademark prosecution and intellectual property portfolio management. I have represented clients ranging from individuals to multinational enterprises in various industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, mechanical devices, materials, and electronics. Beyond intellectual property matters, I have experience drafting and reviewing an array of business agreements and contracts, including licensing and transactional agreements, branding agreements, research and development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and governmental contracts.
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Columbus, OH Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention.
She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...
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Crucita Flecha
Columbus, OH Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Capital University Law School
Attorney Crucita Flecha is the founding attorney with Flecha Law, Ltd. She established the law firm to focus on meeting the needs of the Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. Attorney Flecha currently practices primarily in the area of immigration but also has a select clientele needing small business assistance with business counseling, structure, and transactions. Prior to founding Flecha Law, Ltd, she was a partner with Thompson Steward Flecha LLC focusing almost exclusively on immigration and business law.
Attorney Flecha graduated from Capital University Law School and has been practicing law since 1995. She was the...
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Robert Huff Miller
COLUMBUS, OH Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
COLUMBUS, OH 43216
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
Robert Huff Miller is a problem solver leveraging intellect, integrity, and intensity for the benefit of his clients. As a seasoned trial attorney with real-world business experience, Rob regularly prosecutes and defends claims involving commercial contracts, closely-held business disputes, leases, class actions, personal injuries, employment matters, and a variety of other substantive areas. Rob has significant experience litigating claims ranging in value from $10,000 to tens of millions of dollars before trial and appellate courts and arbitration panels. Rob has the proven ability to close deals by negotiating and drafting complex agreements to further clients’ business objectives and, when necessary,...
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Robert A Flaugher
Columbus, OH Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Collections and Personal Injury
Capital University
Rob is a trained mediator and this training, along with his extensive litigation background, has helped him successfully mediate many civil cases in an alternative dispute resolution setting, rather than the more formal and, at times, more intimidating, judicial forum. He is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts; in Ohio and West Virginia, and he has extensive experience representing creditors in the areas of consumer and commercial collections in both states. Rob’s area of concentration also includes the representation of businesses; in general and commercial litigation matters, throughout Ohio and West Virginia. Additionally, Rob is an active...
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Damion Michael Clifford
Columbus, OH Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Appeals and Tax
Capital University Law School
A former United States Army Reserve Specialist who earned his law degree from Capital University Law School, Damion is accustomed to achieving success through hard work and a desire to be the best. He believes the key to winning a case is a lawyer's ability to think on his or her feet and substantial preparation. Prior to joining James E. Arnold & Associates, Damion was an Associate Assistant Attorney General with the Ohio Attorney General's Office and handled numerous matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, the State Medical Board of Ohio, and local courts of common...
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Lauren P. Rubin
New Albany, OH Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business, Antitrust and Securities
Fordham University School of Law
Lauren Rubin is a highly skilled litigator representing businesses and financial institutions in complex commercial litigation matters. She concentrates her practice on disputes involving commercial contracts, complex transactions, antitrust and other competition-related litigations, securities litigation and regulation, shareholder actions, and government and internal investigations.
Ms. Rubin graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law in New York City and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Rubin previously was an associate with the New York City based law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP...
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Daniel P. Mead
New Albany, OH Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business, Antitrust, Communications and Securities
University of Minnesota Law School
Dan Mead represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters including trust and fiduciary matters, corporate shareholder matters, legal malpractice claims and other commercial litigation matters. Mr. Mead attended the University of Minnesota Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Order of the Coif. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mead graduated from The Ohio State University Summa Cum Laude, receiving a degree in Music Theory.
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Robert Bergman
Reynoldsburg, OH Business Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Capital University Law School
I am the chief integral element of the Bergman and Yiangou Law firm. I received my BA from the Ohio State University in 1966, and my JD (Juris Doctor) from Capital University Law School in 1970. I spent a year as an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation Section. I have been in private practice since 1972. I am a member of the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations, and a Trustee for the CEC (Consumer Education Coalition).
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James Grant Flaherty
Westerville, OH Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
A solo practitioner concentrating in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate. Suburban Columbus, Ohio practice. Active in the community in Rotary, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and other non-profits.
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Mario Joseph Fazio
Beachwood, OH Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Mario J. Fazio's experience as a former IRS attorney provides prospective clients with deep experience in all client matters in front of the Internal Revenue Service, including audits, appeals, collection defense and litigation. Dealing with the IRS is an integral part of the tax practice. Mario understands that an IRS audit or collection proceeding can be disruptive and overwhelming. His experience in representing clients in front of the IRS and the Ohio Department of Taxation over the years allows him to provide you with a clear understanding of the inner workings of the government and a practical approach to resolving...
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John Alan Tucker
Alliance, OH Business Law Lawyer
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
University of Akron School of Law
Dynamic attorney and business professional with over 21 years of experience with a proven record of effectively representing a wide array of clients in all phases of complex labor and employment, commercial, civil and appellate litigation as well as in providing day-to-day legal counsel and training to a variety of clients related to labor, employment, corporate and business law issues. Extensive experience serving as General Counsel, as well as serving as lead counsel responsible for the oversight, management and direction of clients' legal and litigation strategies. Substantial background in serving as chief spokesperson and lead negotiator in contract negotiations. Proven...
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Nicholas Costaras
Independence, OH Business Law Attorney
(440) 613-0439
7100 E Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 280
Independence, OH 44131
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
CostarasLaw.com
I am Attorney Nicholas Costaras, your partner in securing your family's financial future and protecting your assets. With over 11 years of expertise in estate planning, business contracts, and real estate law, I am deeply committed to helping families like yours achieve peace of mind and financial security.
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Family is everything, and planning for your family's future is my top priority. I specialize in crafting detailed estate plans, including wills and trusts, ensuring that your legacy is preserved and your family is well cared for in the years to come.
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Jonathan T. Hyman
Cleveland, OH Business Law Attorney
(216) 696-8700
One Cleveland Center - 20th Floor
1375 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Business and Employment
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Jonathan T. Hyman is a partner and litigation attorney at Kohrman Jackson & Krantz P.L.L. in Cleveland, Ohio. Jon concentrates his practice in the representation of businesses in employment and labor disputes and counseling companies on various employment issues. He has written and lectured extensively on myriad employment law issues, including the FMLA, sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, and background checks. Jon has been regularly interviewed and quoted by the local and national media on employment matters, including the National Law Journal, Business Insurance Magazine, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Inside Counsel, and Lawyer’s USA. He is also a member...
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Rachel Pico
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Business Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
(330) 922-4491
Ext. 210
527 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Business, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
I am an Associate Attorney with Hoover Kacyon, LLC. My primary practice areas include family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and appellate practice. Originally from the Mahoning Valley, I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Trumbull County Bar Association, and the Akron Bar Association, as well as a member of the Nathaniel R. Jones American Inn of Court in Youngstown.
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in December of 2013 and received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron in 2019. During my tenure at Akron Law,...
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James Ickes
Stow, OH Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, Divorce and Family
Ohio State University - Columbus
Attorney James (Jim) Ickes is an experienced attorney spending the last 20 years in northeast Ohio representing clients in the areas of family law and divorce, with an emphasis on complex custody matters, and civil litigation. Jim is also an information security and privacy professional, holding an HCISPP (Health Care Information Security & Privacy Practitioner).
Jim is a founding member of the firm ICKES\HOLT and is committed to the principle that the practice of law, at its core, is about solving problems. Jim is driven to provide pragmatic, timely, and well-articulated solutions to the many challenges confronting his clients.
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Thomas Inglesby Perotti
Cleveland, OH Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they need immediate help. We take the time to listen to all their concerns and to get all the facts about their case. We provide thorough research into the legal matter to make sure there are no surprises that can affect the outcome. Don’t let your legal situation get worse, call or email us today for a consultation.