Burgoon Lawyers

Amy is an associate at Elk & Elk in Ohio and concentrates her practice on estate planning, guardianships and estate administration. Amy has been recognized as an "Ohio Rising Star" by Super Lawyer's magazine from 2010-2013. In addition, she also earned a spot on the Top 50 Women Ohio Super Lawyers and the Top 25 Women Cleveland Super Lawyers lists.

Phillip A. Kuri is a personal injury lawyer and medical malpractice attorney at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. He has been a proud member of our team since 2012 and has won substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

Former Asst. Canton City Prosecutor (misdemeanors) Former Asst. Stark County Prosecutor (felonies) Over 100 jury trials Former Elected Official (Jackson Twp. Trustee), Adjunct Professor (Mount Union), Corporate Counsel Certified Agent by the National Football League Player's Association (NFLPA)

Robert McNamara initiated his legal career in Uniontown, Ohio, in 1982, after a five-year association with a firm in Akron, Ohio. Mr. McNamara has now associated with the Canton law firm of Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd., and provides a full range of legal services at either the Uniontown or Canton office. Mr. McNamara’s experience results from work with major U.S. businesses coordinating the legal work for their subsidiaries including manufacturing companies and trucking companies, as well as doing work for their individual owners. Bob has hands on experience as he owned and operated a small trucking company early in his career. He has been involved...

Theresa N. Turk received her B.A. degrees from Ohio University in 2002 in Political Science and Economics. She received her J.D. degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2006. Ms. Turk is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Association of Specialists on Aging. Ms. Turk is also a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Geauga County Bar Association. Ms. Turk concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, guardianships, and probate matters. Ms. Turk currently oversees the northeast...

Former Summit County, Ohio Domestic Relations Referee. Chief Justice Warren Burger "Healer Award", National Council for Childrens Rights, Washington, D.C. Guest Speaker in Family Law, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Akron Bar Association, University of Akron and Childrens Rights Council, Washington, D.C.

I believe an important part of creating sustainable, just, inclusive communities in Ohio is to empower forward-thinking entrepreneurs and community leaders. As the principal at Positive Law LLC, my goal is to provide Ohioans with affordable legal and business services, education, and connections to community resources to help ensure successful mission-driven, sustainable enterprises that are good for their workers, their communities, and the planet. I especially enjoy helping women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs start and grow successful, sustainable enterprises including worker-owned co-ops and other cooperative enterprises. Connecting and creating is what I love to do. Having worked with families,...

Irina P’Simer has founded P’Simer Law with the vision of reinventing the way law firms enable business success. She started her career representing small businesses, its owners and employees across multiple legal disciplines. Through her diverse practice, she help create and organize new businesses, proactively mitigated legal risk for existing businesses with clear communication, strong negotiation style and unwavering commitment.
As a former executive at an engineering and technology solutions provider she has proven experience in strategic and tactical aspects of operating a successful business. As previously both the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and General Counsel (GC) in...

Gary Cowan has been a personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk since 1988 and has been a lead trial counsel on more than 90 jury trials throughout the areas of Ohio. Gary Cowan is a member of many prestigious organizations for trial lawyers, including Super Lawyers, the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Ohio.

Kevin Lenson is a top-rated personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. in Mayfield Heights, OH. He has been focusing his practice on auto accidents, workplace international torts and premises liability cases with Elk & Elk since 2010. Kevin was honored to be listed as an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2015.

Craig has been a partner at Elk & Elk since 2019 and represents clients who have been injured in motor vehicle crashes, medical negligence cases, workplace accidents and defective products.Craig has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2013 by Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine and was identified as a “Rising Star” in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Bill Price is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury cases throughout Ohio, He prides himself on helping victims who have been negligently injured. His experience is in the fields of Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect, Defective Products, Negligence in Construction sites and Trucking and Auto Accidents.

Founded in 1991, we have been engaged in the serious practice of bankruptcy and business law for nearly 20 years. With over 25 years of legal experience, Van Ness Law, Ltd. has the knowledge and compassion to insure you will get your fresh start with dignity.

Chelsea Lund has devoted her entire legal career to criminal defense. She worked for 9 years in a prestigious law firm in Columbus before opening her own practice. She values personal communication with her clients as they navigate the court process and the stressors associated with it. Chelsea is originally from New Hampshire and is an avid Boston sports fan.

* An AV rated attorney with over thirty years of civil trial experience * Major emphasis on the litigation, arbitration and mediation of commercial and construction contract disputes throughout Northern Ohio * Over twenty five years of experience as a third party neutral serving as an arbitrator or mediator in construction and commercial disputes * Frequent experience in the resolution of real estate issues including mechanics liens, zoning, building code compliance and adverse possession * Significant role in the prosecution and defense of...

Board certified, nationally recognized molecular pathologist and attorney with expertise in diagnostic laboratory regulation, coding and reimbursement, in vitro diagnostics regulation, intellectual property law, health law, healthcare fraud and abuse, biotechnology and life sciences law, medical devices law, pharmaceutical law, and toxic torts law. Available for consultation and co-counsel to other attorneys, as well as potential clients in these areas.

It is important to move a case forward after a conviction has been affirmed on appeal. Although the Ohio Supreme Court does not accept all criminal appeals, appealing to it will exhaust state remedies to allow federal review of constitutional claims. The time limit to file a jurisdictional appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court is 45 days from the date of the appellate decision. I offer a free consultation for appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court from anywhere in Ohio. I am also licensed in the United States Southern District of Ohio, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...

Jay Milano is recognized to be among the best Criminal, Injury and Malpractice, and Professional Respresentation Lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the Founding President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Past President of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Bar Association.

Christian Foisy represents clients in nursing home abuse cases. He earned his JD from Case Western Reserve University and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Xavier University. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2018. Christian joined Dworken and Bernstein’s nursing home abuse practice in August 2020.

With Elizabeth Schmitz, Attorney at Law, you receive the assistance of an attorney who is committed to building and maintaining a lifetime relationship with every client. That relationship is based on integrity, compassion and exceptional service. Whether you are concerned about planning for the future, administering a loved one's estate or handling business matters, I will take the time to understand your goals and tailor my legal representation to meet your needs.