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David Michael Todaro
Wooster, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
Attorney David M. Todaro understands the complexities of the law and helps residents in Northeast Ohio navigate the legal system. When you choose to seek advice from Attorney David M. Todaro you can be assured that your issues will be handled in the most sensitive and efficient way possible. With experience dealing with a number of legal issues, the Todaro Law Office is prepared to fight for your case.
David’s private practice consists primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, criminal law, and bankruptcy.
The Todaro Law Office is a full service law firm serving Northeast Ohio. Since...
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Katherine a.w. Gallagher
Wooster, OH Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Katherine has been a lawyer for 20 years, and has been a practicing transactional attorney for her entire legal career.
Focusing her practice primarily on probate and estate planning (wills/trusts and other important planning documents), Katherine also has substantial experience with contract drafting, evictions (landlord side), business formation and representation, collections, and political subdivisions.
Katherine does not handle criminal or domestic matters, but suggests you contact the Wayne County Ohio Bar Association or the Akron Bar Association for a referral if that type of assistance is needed.
Katherine does her best to be the kind of lawyer she'd like to...
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Jason Michael Storck
Wooster, OH Estate Planning Attorney
(330) 263-0006
111 S. Buckeye, Suite 210
P.O. Box 1023
Wooster, OH 44691
Estate Planning, Appeals, Business and Divorce
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Erin R. Kick
Loudonville, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Elder
University of Akron
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Todd B. Kotler
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Education and Family
University of Akron School of Law
Since 1999 I have labored to establish divorce settlements that are firm but fair and parenting-time schedules that work. Relocating and long-distance parenting plans. I resolve high-conflict situations, protective orders, and deal with parental alienation. I also have litigated a number of high value cases in both Summit and Stark Counties.
My firm also has handled a great number of high value transactions involving mineral rights, land leases and easements with energy companies. We have done joint ventures, partnerships, S corporations, LLCs, commercial and industrial developments, condominium developments or conversions and office building sales and purchases. Likewise, I...
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Tonya VanBenschoten
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
EXPERIENCE
Tonya is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky. She limits her practice to Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Bankruptcy. She has been practicing since 2012.
For the last two years, Tonya has transitioned from focusing on Family Law to focusing on estate planning and administration. She recently completed a certification in estate planning and is in the process of completing the advanced certification.
She has 60 hours of mediation training and has previously been appointed as a GAL in multiple counties.
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Tonya has been a member of the Kentucky National Guard since 2001. For the...
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Eric Valente
Brecksville, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Family
University of Toledo
Eric Valente, JD, MBA, is an attorney and founding member of Valente Law, LLC. He studied business administrations and earned his MBA while attending law school at the University of Toledo. Eric began his career doing business litigation at J.W. Krueger & Associates, LLC, where he still maintains an office. Eric has always had a creative, entrepreneurial spirit, and estate planning and business counseling provides him with the opportunity to engage these interests while helping clients achieve their goals. Eric's focus areas are estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Planning), Probate Administration and Business Law. Eric is a...
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Kenneth L. Sheppard Jr.
Canton, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
(330) 409-2876
Belden Village Towers
4450 Belden Village St NW Suite 200
Canton, OH 44718
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Tax
Ohio Northern University
Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the President and Owner of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.
Kenneth graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Ohio Northern, Ken was a member of three honor societies and two national mock trial teams. He then entered Ohio Northern University Law School and graduated in 1999 with a Juris Doctor degree. After law school, Mr. Sheppard earned his LL.M. (Master's Degree) in Taxation from the University of Denver in 2000.
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Corinne Hoover Six
Akron, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Corinne Hoover Six is the lead attorney of Hoover Kacyon, LLC's Family Law Practice Group and focuses her practiceexclusively on family law issues, including divorce, child custody and adoption.
Corinne knew from a very young age that she was destined to be an attorney. The daughter of Judge Kim R. Hoover and the granddaughter of the late Attorney Orval R. Hoover, Corinne grew up in a family that excelled in the legal field and taught her the value of helping others through difficult legal issues. Now, Corinne has carried on that family tradition, along with her brother, Attorney Tad...
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Amy Turos
Akon, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Amy Turos represents clients in Ohio family law, estate planning, and motor vehicle accidents throughout Portage County, Trumbull County, Geauga County, and Summit County Ohio.
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There is a solution and our priority is to not only find it, but assist you in your steps forward.
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Our legal team, led by Amy Turos, believes in service to others by providing the most elite representation possible to our Ohio clients.
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Sarah P. Oberer
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Often, people feel like they need a little extra help, an extra hand to hold during their tough battles in life. That can be especially true when you're dealing with family issues or trying to stay in the country against all odds. That's why I take my responsibilities seriously. Because it's not just a job, its someone's life. And I'm glad I get to hold your hand and win our fight together.
I'm licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. I graduated with honors in both Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. I handle cases...
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Robert G. Stiefvater
Brunswick, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
(330) 593-2661
1126 Industrial Parkway North
Suite 10
Brunswick, OH 44212
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Limited Clients. Proven Results.
I limit the number of clients that I represent because I understand that when you need a lawyer you need someone who is available and can dedicate their time to your legal issue.
I represent individuals and fight to defend their rights and reputation. Call for a free consultation. Even if I am not currently accepting new clients I will make sure that you understand the process in which you are involved.
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Andrew Popp
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
Attorney Andrew Popp focuses his law practice on Elder Law and Estate Planning. He is results-oriented, relying on his exceptional legal knowledge and successful litigation techniques to achieve results.
Andrew obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. He then attended Stetson Law School, where he acquired his Juris Doctor with a concentration in advocacy.
While at Stetson, he received numerous awards, including the Doyle Conflict Resolution Inc. Top Grade Award and the Leadership Development certificate.
Upon graduation, Andrew served as an Assistant State Attorney. He handled criminal cases from initial investigation through trial and appeals and...
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John Paul Green
Stow, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
After many years in public service, my partner and I started this practice with the goal of offering affordable legal services to working families, all while making the legal process as customer-friendly as possible. We are proud to offer a state of the art client portal system, convenient office location and hours as well as flexible payment options to serve our clients in Summit, Portage and Medina counties.
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John Herrnstein
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
John is a lifelong Buckeye. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business and accounting. In 1983, John graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law. He has been practicing law in Cuyahoga Falls ever since. John has been active in the community as a long-time baseball coach and as a member of several community organizations. John and his family are proud to call Cuyahoga Falls home.
During his thirty-six year legal career, John has prepared thousands of Wills, Power of Attorneys, Trusts, and sophisticated estate planning...
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Robert E. Rosenberg
Ravenna, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Robert Rosenberg has been serving Portage County for more than 20 years. He primarily practices in the areas of Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation. He has argued cases successfully before the 11th District Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, as well as various County Domestic Relations and Criminal Courts. He also serves as a Guardian and Guardian ad Litem in Portage County.
Robert has found ways to give back to the Portage County community. He was President...
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Denise Rini
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
I was elected in November 2012 and was seated on January 1, 2013. A lifelong resident of the Cuyahoga County area, growing up in Maple Heights until the age of 12, and moving to Lyndhurst where I reside today. I attended public school, graduating from Brush High School in 1975.
I have a daughter, Michelle, and understands how difficult raising a child can be as a single parent.
After Michelle graduated from college, I pursued a degree at Baldwin Wallace University and earned a degree in Human Services while working as a private investigator and a freelance designer in advertising.
I worked as...
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Jeffrey W. Krueger
Strongsville, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Bowling Green State University
Jeff has represented individuals and business entities ranging from sole proprietorships to multi-national corporations.
Jeff held a number of positions as an attorney in both the public and the private sector including positions with small, mid-sized, and large law firms. Jeff’s practice areas cover a wide-ranging spectrum, but he primarily focuses on real estate law, commercial law, business and civil litigation matters.
Jeff was raised in Summit County, Ohio and he and his wife have resided in Strongsville, Ohio since 1992. They have four children and three grandchildren. He is an avid football fan and a...
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Maria Shinn
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Maria strongly believes that every couple and family, both traditional and non-traditional, deserve the same quality legal services and the same legal protections for themselves and their loved ones. Maria specializes in estate planning, probate administration, elder law and legal services for non-traditional families.
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Daniel Seink
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Administrative, Elder and Probate
Cleveland State University
I am dual certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and as a Specialist in Elder Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. I am one of twenty-seven attorneys with this dual certification. I devote my practice to those issues uniquely affecting the elderly, the disabled and their families. Having been raised by a parent with early onset Parkinson's Disease, and having witnessed a grandparent spend over sixteen years in a nursing facility suffering from Alzheimer's, I gravitated early in my career towards the practice of elder and disability law. I established my Law...
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Heather R. Dyer
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
University of Florida
With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters.
Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist.
Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...
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Shannon G. Thatcher
Mansfield, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Capital University
Attorney Shannon G. Thatcher is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District Court of Ohio. Her practice focuses on family and domestic law and estate planning. She is a member the Ohio State Bar Association, the Richland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Thatcher is based out of Mansfield, Ohio.
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Joseph Kacyon
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Attorney Joe Kacyon is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Pennsylvania and is a member of the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Attorney Kacyon represents clients in a variety of legal matters. The attorneys at his firm, Hoover Kacyon LLC can represent clients in most of their cases. Hoover Kacyon has divorce attorneys, criminal attorneys, probate and estate attorneys, adoption attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys and more.
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Rachel Lynn Smick
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Attorney Rachel Lynn Smick is a family law litigator, as well as an experienced trial lawyer in matters of personal injury, probate law, and real estate matters.
Rachel first joined the prior named firm of Joseph A. Kacyon & Associates in 2015. Now, at Hoover Kacyon, LLC, Rachel focuses extensively on Domestic Relations matters. In this role, Rachel counsels clients through high asset divorce cases, complex domestic custody and visitation matters, out-of-state and foreign custody disputes, and has successfully both brought and defended contempt actions. Rachel has handled high asset divorce cases, high conflict custody and visitation matters, and post-decree matters...
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Thomas W. Lally
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
University of Akron School of Law
Thomas W. Lally, an experienced trial attorney, has represented individual and business clients for many years in Canton, Stark County, Ohio and the surrounding cities of Massillon and Alliance; and counties of Summit, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Carroll, Ohio.
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Christopher Crull
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Bankruptcy
University of Akron School of Law
Chris Crull was born and raised in Indiana. After graduating from high school, Chris enlisted and served in the US Navy from 1986 – 1990, achieving the rank of E-5.
After the Navy, Chris attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Philosophy. From there, Chris attended Kent State University and earned a Master’s Degree in philosophy.
After earning his Master’s Degree, Chris spent several years teaching introductory philosophy classes at Kent State University and at the University of Connecticut. During those years, he also worked as a cabinet...
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Erin C. Eurenius
Middleburg Heights, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
Cleveland State University
Erin C. Eurenius is delighted to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families at Butcher Elder Law. Her passion for elder law stems from her personal experiences with her grandmother, Helen. Erin’s grandmother helped to raise her while living with the family. Around the age of 84, Helen was diagnosed with dementia and a few short years later suffered from a stroke. Erin watched the repercussions of not planning ahead for these devastating occurrences in life. Erin went to doctor’s visits and hospital calls at 3:00 A.M. and visited the nursing home. She saw the guardianship and Medicaid process...
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Susan Miller Weaver
Fairview Park, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Cleveland State University
As a Cleveland divorce attorney, Susan M. Weaver has over 30 years of experience in the Northeast Ohio county court systems. This experience, coupled with a prior career in social work has given Susan the insight and sensitivity to understand her client’s needs. Whether you are looking for a divorce attorney, a seasoned child custody advocate, or you simply need help with parenting, visitation and support issues, Susan has the expertise to help you. Divorce and custody battles are emotionally charged issues for everyone involved. Susan is a skilled advocate who can cut through the emotional fog and help you...
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Lindsay K. Nickolls
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
The Nickolls Law Firm, LLC is a Northeast Ohio Family Law Firm dedicated to advocating for families and resolving complicated and unique family issues, including divorce, child custody, alimony, property division, child support, prenuptial agreements, guardian ad litem services, mediation services, and post decree litigation.
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Gregory Alan Gordillo
Fairview Park, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Employment
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” – M. Gandhi
I was 23, uninsured, and injured on my stagehand job. To fight for getting my hospital bills paid, I hired a lawyer. He inspired me, and for the next seven years, I worked and saved for law school.
When I graduated, a big law firm hired me to fight for businesses in court. But I wanted to fight for employees, and eight years later, I opened my own firm and became a small business owner myself. I learned, however, that lawsuits rarely have real “winners.” Real...
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Douglas Dale Jones
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Douglas D. Jones Co., LPA was established in July, 1998 by its founder and owner, Douglas D. Jones, who has had over 34 years of experience in the northeastern Ohio region in a major law firm as well as in private practice.
Our firm's mission is to provide affordable, quality legal services in a timely manner to individuals, families and small businesses with a personal caring approach to their unique legal concerns. With this goal foremost in mind, we are committed to providing the best possible service to meet a wide variety of our clients' most common legal situations. ...
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Jonathan Jennings
Kent, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Malone College
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Cynthia Marie Rodgers
Dresden, OH Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
Capital University Law School
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Scott W. Paris
Westlake, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Collections and Probate
University of Akron
Attended the Ohio State University receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Graduated with a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2003. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2003 and licensed in the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Federal Appellate Court and the United States Supreme Court. Worked primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, civil litigation, appellate and both Federal and State creditor/debtor rights law.
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Erin Adams Armstrong
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Robert John Gargasz
Lorain, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Ohio Northern University
Robert has been a practicing Attorney at Law since 1983 in Lorain, Ohio. Robert has zealously and vigorously represented his clients in his many years of practice.
Robert attended Lorain Catholic High School, graduating in 1977. He attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a Major in Human Resources Management, graduating in 1980. He attained his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1982.
From 2000-2005 Robert was Legal Council for the Lorain Port Authority providing legal assistance and services to the Executive Director, Board and...
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Denise Marie Cook
Macedonia , OH Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
(216) 236-3605
8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd #68-190
Macedonia , OH 44056
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Cleveland State University
Denise M. Cook is committed to helping her clients navigate the difficult process of domestic relations and family law issues. As such, she strives to provide professional, competent and personal representation of her clients during what, for most people, is the most stressful time in their lives. Her goal is to obtain the best possible result in a timely and cost effective manner.
Attorney Cook has been practicing law for over 10 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law matters. She has practiced in various courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga,...
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Alan William Anderson
Amherst, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
University of Toledo
Probate Law including Estates, Wills, Adoptions, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Trusts
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Nicholas Costaras
Independence, OH Estate Planning Attorney
(440) 613-0439
7100 E Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 280
Independence, OH 44131
Estate Planning, Business 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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Gerald Lee Baker
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus
Jerry founded his boutique law firm in 1981, in Canton, Ohio, continuing a 48-year career dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses accomplish their legal goals.