Deshler Family Lawyers

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...

Greg is an Ottawa, Ohio native graduating from Ottawa High School in 1992. Greg then continued his education at Ohio Northern University graduating with his bachelors degree in Business Marketing and Management in 1996. In 1999 Greg graduated from Ohio Northern University's law school and has been practicing in Ottawa since.

I have been in private practice for 45 years on an uninterrupted basis. I focus primarily in Employment Law and Civil Rights and also handle Domestic Relations and Custody Cases as well as Commercial Litigation. I have extensive experience in litigation and in appellate cases. I have appeared before the United States Supreme Court and was able to obtain a successful reversal in the case of Breininger v. Sheet Metal Workers Union, 493 U.S. 67 (1989). I work very hard for my clients and devote long hours on each client's behalf in complex cases. I am a native of Toledo and...

For 16 years, I have represented clients with their divorce and custody cases. Simply put, your case will go in one of two directions:

1. Amicable Resolution

If possible, I will strive to resolve your case amicably. This will keep your legal fees low, speed the process and reduce your stress. Diligent and no-nonsense, I get things done without wasting your time or financial resources.

2. Contentious Litigation:

Amicable resolutions are not always possible, particularly if the other side is unreasonable. When things get ugly, you need an attorney who will represent your interests aggressively. Experienced and battletested, I will get you the...

With over a decade of legal experience, Attorney Christine Smith focuses her practice primarily on family law and divorce cases. She joined her father, Gary Smith’s, firm in 2008 to create Smith & Smith Law Office LLC, Lucas County’s premier family law firm.
Ms. Smith earned her B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Akron in 2003 and her J.D. from the University of Toledo in 2007. Before law school, she worked as a family law paralegal for her father for several years. Ms. Smith also has experience working as a prosecutor for the Villages of Swanton and Metamora....

Upon graduation from Allen East High School, Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Denison University and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Claire focuses her practice in family law matters, including divorce/dissolution, child custody, child support and spousal support. Claire is a member of the Allen County Bar Association, Domestic Relations Committee of the Allen County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and a board member for Lima’s Samaritan House. Claire graduated from the 2015 class of the Allen/Lima Leadership program.

Rose M. Mock is a licensed social worker, attorney and a former prosecutor. Rose brings a unique mix of compassion, understanding and experience that is unmatched. Licensed in Ohio and Michigan.

As a partner in a law firm that has been in existence for more than 100 years, I represent and counsel clients on various legal issues ranging from simple estate planning to complex litigation matters. Having spent a significant amount of time as a trial lawyer, including my six years as the Williams County Prosecuting Attorney, I enjoy being in the courtroom and representing clients in litigation matters, including personal injury/wrongful death cases, domestic relations and commercial/civil litigation. In addition to my trial practice, I also represent several governmental entities in Northwest Ohio, acting as Village...

20 Years experience in the most serious cases you could imagine, and a 95% success rate in all jury trials.

I practice in all areas of Ohio, with my primary base in Northwest Ohio. I am licensed to practice in any court in Ohio, and am admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio and the Eastern District of Michigan, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee). I have clients from all across the country who have come to me in time of need. I concentrate my practice in the fields of criminal law, family law, juvenile law (delinquency), and appeals of all...

Admitted to practice 1970. Server as Bankruptcy Trustee Northern District of Ohio for 18 years (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13). Presently practice in United States Bankruptcy Court Northern and Southern District of Ohio. State law practice in Auglaize, Allen, Shelby, Mercer, Logan and Miami Counties.

Attorney Linda J. Lawrence received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati in 1990 and is an Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Family Law Specialist. Our dedication to our clients and thorough preparation of their cases have ended in positive results for many individuals throughout Ohio. She’s active in the community and serves on the boards of numerous organizations including Grady Hospital Foundation, Franklin County Abused Children Advocacy Board, Lutheran Social Services of Ohio and Delaware Chamber of Commerce. Business First magazine has also listed her as one of the “40 Under 40” outstanding community and business leaders...

Attorney Rodd S. Lawrence received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Vanderbilt and was admitted to the both the Ohio Bar and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Bar in 1988. He’s a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has more than 20 years of experience practicing real estate and small business law. Rodd practices along side his wife Linda at Lawrence Law Office and they are 4 children together.

While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services.

We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We provide tailored legal services for complex matters.

We advise clients in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety...

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor’s degree and double majored in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial...

Dennis has been practicing law in Ohio since 2001, exclusively in Domestic Relations matters. Dennis handles cases in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, high asset divorce, complex divorce, dissolution, custody, child and spousal support, and prenuptial agreements.

Dennis has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2018 and 2019. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.

Dennis has...