Elyria Lawyers

Personal Injury Litigation. Car Accidents. Truck Accidents. Slip and Fall. Dog Bites. Bad-Faith Insurance.

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,...

Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2007, Attorney Roberts began his career as an assistant prosecutor. After three years as an assistant prosecutor he worked for a general practice law office for six years. In 2016 he started Ondrey & Roberts, LLC, with friend and colleague Kevin Ondrey.

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. Specializations for Family Security: Comprehensive Estate Planning: 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. Family-Centric Business Contracts: Whether you own a...

I'm a recent graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. I passed the bar in July 2021. I focus on Criminal Law, Social Security Disability, and Bankruptcy. I have a passion for criminal justice and making sure that all individuals, regardless of race or socioeconomic status have equal access to justice. I have been working in the area of SSI and SSD for 10 years, including attending many hearings during that time. También hablo español.

Robert is is passionate about helping his clients. He is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Parma Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Justinian Forum.

If you are in need of skilled and experienced attorneys to assist you with Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury / Serious Accidents, Probate and Wills, or Social Security Disability, we invite you to call us for a free consultation and discuss how we can help you. When you call, you will deal directly with us. WE are dedicated to solving your legal problems and PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS!”

Practice area for Attorney Raslan focuses on Complex Family Law matters and Immigration. As one of the founders of the Law Firm almost 20 years ago, Attorney Raslan has had extensive experience in these areas with a focus on the clients needs, emotions and family. Both of these areas require an attorney with a strong work ethic, experience and knowledge in the area but also compassion and true caring for their clients. Several languages are spoken in the Office including, Arabic, Spanish, Romanian and Hungarian.

Erika provides estate planning counsel to families and assists families in various aspects of elder law, including long term care planning and Medicaid planning. Erika has now translated that global experience into advocating for and counseling individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Erika received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2005 and her J.D. from the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2009. She is an active member of the Latvian community, participating in various local and national Latvian social and cultural organizations. She resides locally with her family in Chagrin Falls,...

Chad Hoover Herrnstein was born and raised near Akron, Ohio. Growing up, his father John Herrnstein worked alongside his grandfather (Orval Hoover) at Hoover, Heydorn, & Herrnstein Co. LPA – a law firm in Cuyahoga Falls. From an early age, Chad knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his family and become an attorney. Chad Hoover Herrnstein received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Homeland Security, from The University of Akron in 2012. He continued his education at The University of Akron School of Law. Chad finished law school in the top 10% of...

Attorney Hal Bowers has been practicing in the Wadsworth, Ohio area for over 35 years. He concentrates his skills and experience on serving the estate planning and real estate needs of clients throughout Medina and Summit County.

Attorney with over 35 years experience. Credentials: Editor of Law Review in Ivy League Law School; trained in the large corporate law firms. Matters handled: substantial injuries, civil litigation, nursing home negligence, dog bites, accidents (motor vehicle, motorcycle, truck, train, bicycles, etc), business law, municipal bonds, commercial transactions, real estate.

Aaron Minc is a nationally recognized leader in the specialized area of Internet defamation and is known as the go-to attorney for the most malicious and challenging Internet defamation crises. His work is on the technological forefront of removing damaging content from the Internet, combating defamatory cyberattacks, and uncovering identities of anonymous Internet users. Aaron has developed cost-effective cutting-edge legal solutions for his clients’ most pressing and damaging online problems, while providing them with the peace of mind that these intrusive matters have been resolved.

Since the beginning of my legal career, I have dedicated my skills to putting people’s lives back together. My typical client finds his or her life torn apart as a result of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, recklessness, or greed. Injuries are not always just a physical component. They are mentally exhausting. Often they create financial and emotional stress as well. I have successfully represented clients against insurance companies, banks, mortgage companies, real estate companies, trucking companies, Fortune 500 companies and local businesses as well as other individuals. I have been on the cutting edge of obtaining insurance coverage...

Christian grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and from a young age, knew he was meant to be a trial lawyer. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Akron and was admitted to the University of Akron School of Law. His passion for trial work was ignited further as a member of Akron Law’s nationally ranked trial team, where he competed across the country. Christian graduated with a Juris Doctor from Akron Law, passed the Bar Exam, and was licensed to practice law in 2023. As a trial lawyer, Christian is focused on traffic, OVI charges,...

Attorney Hector G. Martinez, Jr., is the principal of the law firm, The Martinez Firm. He attended The Ohio State University (B.S. in Business Administration - 1993) and Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. -1997). His practice focuses on criminal defense, with an emphasis on drunk driving defense. Mr. Martinez is N.H.T.S.A. certified, having attended the N.H.T.S.A. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course in 1999. He is a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Lake County Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer on Ohio Traffic Laws, as well as...

I am proud to have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects my commitment to professional excellence. Throughout my career, I have participated in several notable cases, including Grace Cathedral, Inc v Testa at the Ohio Supreme Court and Acosta vs Cathedral Buffet at the 6th Circuit in 2018. My dedication to the field of law has earned me multiple awards. I have been named a SuperLawyer every year from 2012 to 2017, and again from 2020 to 2023. This recognition is a testament to my consistent dedication and performance. I have also held significant positions in various professional organizations, enhancing...

Attorney Justin M. Smith is the founder of J.M. Smith Co., LPA a law firm serving clients throughout Northeast Ohio in the practice areas of Consumer Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. Attorney Smith and his firm have helped clients through some of the most difficult situations they may encounter in their lives. This includes the decision to file bankruptcy, accusations of criminal charges and devastating personal injuries. J.M. Smith Co., LPA offers personalized service, support and advice to those in need of legal services. Attorney Smith is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Law...

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...

Aggressive pursuit of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice cases. "AV" rating (highest rating possible) by Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory.

I AM AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH FAMILY AT NURSING HOME OR RESIDENCE. SERVING STARK, SUMMIT, PORTAGE, and MEDINA COUNTIES.

I have been in practice 34 years with the last 25 years focused in the area of Elder Law, seeking to assist families with the sometimes daunting questions about Nursing Home Admissions and how to pay for care while also protecting as much of the family nest egg as possible.

Proper planning can require execution of the right legal documents, structuring assets, making gifts to ultimately benefit the children or other heirs, assisting in finding a proper Nursing Home, maximizing the assets and...

I decided that I wanted to be an attorney after working in the steel mill for several years and saw how people were treated in the workplace. I felt they needed representation as no one was standing up for them and the employer always had representation. I decided to be an attorney to help people and to win claims at all cost. I have represented my clients at all levels from the administrative process all the way to the Ohio Supreme court where I have argued several cases successfully in front of the Supreme Court on behalf of my clients.
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Attorney John Rinehardt earned his law degree at the Ohio State University College of Law and was admitted to the practice of law in 1986. Ever since, John has devoted his legal expertise to helping the victims of wrongdoing obtain justice in the courts of Ohio. In his extensive experience, John has successfully handled cases where someone has been hurt or killed in cases involving defective products, unsafe industrial machines, reckless driving, vicious dog attacks, unguarded factory machine malfunctions, slip and falls, car wrecks caused by drunk drivers, electrocutions, nursing home neglect, and many other situations.

I am an attorney, arbitrator and mediator with expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, and business disputes. I have litigated and served as a neutral in hundreds of cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes. AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1994, signifying the highest standard of legal abilities and professional ethics and conduct. Member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio, the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association, serving as an employment, construction and commercial arbitrator, a member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council...

Upon completion of his education from The University of Akron’s School of Law in 1999, Ken began his legal career at the law firm of Aronson & Associates. Ken’s primary focus has always been personal injury, and he has represented thousands of injured claimants. Ken strives to obtain the most favorable results for his clients, and has ensured that they are treated fairly by the insurance industry. Through his hard work, Ken has been admitted to practice in multiple courts throughout the country, has argued on behalf of plaintiffs in various appellate courts, and has even argued insurance law in...

Lynn is an attorney with more than 14 years of experience and a mediator that focuses on family issues. She is also trained in the area of Collaborative Divorce, a process for obtaining a Divorce without litigation. Lynn's experience includes working as a mediator for the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court and the Summit County Juvenile Court, and as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Cuyahoga County in the Children and families Division.

Edward R Jansen is committed to helping his clients navigate the difficult process of domestic relations and family law issues. As such, he strives to provide professional, competent and personal representation of her clients during what, for most people, is the most stressful time in their lives. His goal is to obtain the best possible result in a timely and cost effective manner. Attorney Jansen has been practicing law for over 10 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law matters. He has practiced in various courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit,...

For nearly fifteen years Andrew's practice has focused primarily on divorce, child custody, child support, serious felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/OVI, drafting complex trusts, and general litigation. Andrew is known for his tough, but compassionate demeanor that instills confidence in his clients and puts them at ease.

Andrew gained admission to the Ohio State Bar Association after graduating from Law School at the University of Toledo in 2003. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University.

Andrew is a past president of the Medina County Bar Association and has previously served as the association’s president-elect, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Andrew is a...

Justin Weatherly is a criminal defense attorney in Cleveland and a partner at Henderson & Weatherly, Co. LPA. Since 2004, Mr. Weatherly has practiced law in Ohio. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in both civil and criminal litigation including numerous trials. As a result of his record of legal diligence, The National Trial Lawyers Association recognized him as one of their Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2014. Attorney Weatherly is a graduate of University of Dayton and Case Western Reserve School of Law. His firm is happy to provide free case evaluations—contact them today to get one.

Melvyn E. Resnick earned his undergraduate degree in Business and Accounting with honors from Ohio University. He was awarded his law degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law and admitted to the Bar in 1966. Mr. Resnick is a member of the Lake County Bar Association. He is a past president of Tau Epsilon Rho Law Fraternity. He is licensed to practice in all Ohio courts as well as U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, since 1968 and the U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. Mr. Resnick's practice emphasizes real estate, commercial litigation, general business, corporate banking, estate...

Mr. Kraus graduated from Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia) in 1981 with a B.A. in Political Science. He received his law degree in 1984 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (Cleveland, Ohio). He practiced law in a small family firm, Kraus & Kraus, from 1984 until 2000. In 2000, Mr. Kraus joined Dworken & Bernstein as an associate attorney and in July 2003, was made a partner in the firm. He has been a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Florida Bar. Mr. Kraus has also served as a mediator with...

Shelley Fleming is currently focused on Consumer Class Actions, as well as claims pertaining to wage and hour laws, employment discrimination, and domestic relations issues. She conducts in-depth research on consumer protection claims and laws nationwide, and also drafts motions and appellate briefs. Prior to joining the firm, Shelley served as a Staff Attorney at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. In that position, she had the opportunity to conduct case management conferences, pre-trials, and settlement conferences. She attended civil and criminal trials and motion hearings. She drafted orders and opinions on discovery disputes, motions to dismiss and summary...