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Robert Wilson
Chagrin Falls, OH Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Real Estate and Tax
Cleveland State University
I have led my law firm, Wilson & Wilson Co., L.P.A., and been a CPA licensed in Ohio for over 30 years, along with being a licensed attorney in Georgia for over 12 years. I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice representing mainly smaller litigants in David vs. Goliath situations by personally handling cases in an efficient and cost effective manner without sacrificing results. My experience as a CPA and many years as outside corporate counsel for a wide range of companies handling litigation, taxation, transactional and management advisory matters have given me...
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Nicholas Costaras
Independence, OH 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.
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...
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Charles Jackson Cochran Jr
Suffield, OH Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(330) 548-3012
1615 Waterloo Road
Hours to be set by appointment only
Suffield, OH 44260-8879
Workers' Comp
University of Akron
Prior to becoming an Attorney I served one term as the President of a local labor union with about 150 members. About 3 years later I assisted in negotiating a labor contract for the same Union. I have worked as an attorney for over 19 years in many different areas of the law.
For a sample of my work you may wish to read a matter which I worked on identified as City of Akron vs Holland Oil Company where I was successful in limiting the application of the Ohio Criminal Statute concerning Organizational Liability against my corporate client...
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David Villar Patton
Solon, OH Lawyer
Administrative, Appeals and Business
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
At the law firm of David V. Patton, Attorney at Law, I focus on providing exceptional representation, marked by integrity, excellence and service, to clients in Cleveland and throughout Ohio.
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Jason F. Barr
Akron, OH Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Capital University Law School
Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.
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Margaret Michele Pauken
Chagrin Falls, OH Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Planning for all the seasons of life.
I provide practical, forward-thinking estate planning services for individuals and families who want assurance that their wishes will be honored and their families will be cared for.
I provide compassionate, wise legal counsel to senior citizens, veterans, and their loved ones who are worried about how to pay for nursing home care without losing everything they have worked for, and who do not want to become a burden to their families.
I provide assistance for families that include loved ones with diminished capacity, who might require special needs trusts, conservatorships, or guardianships.
My practice arose out...
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Keith M. Melvin
Zanesville, OH Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Capital University Law School
I was born in Zanesville and graduated from Maysville High School. I am delighted to have returned to my hometown where I practice in various areas including OVI/DUI (DWI), Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Social Security Disability, Veteran’s Benefits, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio.
I am a proud Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, I was deployed in 2005 as part of Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion. During my deployment in Iraq, I served as a gunner on a personal security detail, and was honored with a combat action badge and a meritorious service medal for my dedication and service. As a...
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Gerald Lee Baker
Canton, OH Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning 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.
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Kendra Lee Bunn
Marietta, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(740) 373-1173
115 Third Street
Settlers Bank Building, 2nd Floor
Marietta, OH 45750
Business, Employment, Immigration and International
Florida Coastal School of Law
Multiple locations in Jacksonville, Florida and the Midwest (Columbus and Marietta, Ohio): Our firm practices broadly in immigration and international law, assisting businesses and individuals with US immigration issues (including visas, greencards, and citizenship).
Ms. Bunn has practiced immigration law exclusively since her law school graduation in 2000. She serves as the national liaison to the USCIS-Jacksonville offices and was elected to this position by her peers in 2000.
She is active in her communities and is married to a first-generation immigrant from the Mediterranean. Her husband is also a Navy officer and pilot and she assists many military families...
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Sandy Meizlish
Marietta, OH Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Capital University Law School
Sanford A. Meizlish attended law school and graduated from Capital University Law School in 1979. Sanford Meizlish began practicing law in 1979.
Sanford Meizlish is an attorney at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Barkan Meizlish, LLP has an office in Columbus, Ohio, serving the local community.
Sanford Meizlish was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2020. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
In addition to addressing Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal needs, he also assists clients with Personal...
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Neal Barkan
Marietta, OH Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Washington School of Law
Neal Barkan joined Barkan Meizlish as a Senior Partner in January 2014 when his firm, Barkan & Barkan Co., LPA, which he founded with his father, Irving Barkan, merged with Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP. Neal is a partner and practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, and Negligence Law.
Mr. Barkan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1975 with the summa cum laude distinction. He received his law degree from the George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1978, where he was active in the legal “street” clinic which served those who could...
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John Clark
Canton, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Emory University School of Law
John D. Clark is proud to help his clients in his solo law practice. John's law practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, charitable planning, elder law, and business law. Previously, he was a director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA. He is a member of the American College of Trusts & Estates Counsel (ACTEC).
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David Scott Barbee
Columbiana, OH Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Construction, Consumer and Insurance Claims
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
I'm a shareholder and director in the law firm of Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, Co., LPA. I've been with the firm since 1988. My primary areas of practice are appellate law,civil litigation and insurance law. My appellate practice is multi-faceted -- arguing a wide variety of cases. My trial practice primarily involves 1)representing individuals and businesses in an assortment of legal disputes including construction issues, uniform commercial code concerns and landlord/tenant matters; and 2)counseling insurers and insureds in various coverage matters.
I also provide free legal services to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Mahoning County and to...
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John Alan Tucker
Alliance, OH Lawyer
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business 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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Christopher Robert Debski
Canal Fulton, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
University of Akron School of Law
As a VA accredited attorney representative, I assist Veterans and their families with navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and appeals process and obtaining and maximizing the benefits that Veterans need and deserve. I help with applying for service-connection and for increases in Veterans' disability ratings so that they can get higher monthly payments and be placed in higher priority groups regarding VHA medical appointments. I offer in-person appointments in Akron, Massillon, Medina, and Ravenna.
I was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1997, and I have worked in many areas of disability law over the years....
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Victoria Munson
Uniontown, OH Lawyer
Family
University of Toledo College of Law
Victoria (Tori) Munson grew up in Barberton, Ohio and graduated from the University of Toledo in 2014 with her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Women’s Studies. In 2017, Attorney Munson obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.
Prior to graduating law school, Attorney Munson was a law clerk for various juvenile and family law offices and took part in the trial team in Law School.
Following law school graduation and admission to practice as an Ohio lawyer, Attorney Munson worked as a Staff Attorney for the Stark County Public Defender’s Office, where...
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Jefferson Harvey Massey
Zanesville, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Over 40 years of experience in Southeastern Ohio.
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Ronald Koehler
Akron, OH Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Akron
Ron has practiced law for over thirty years in the Akron area. His law practice concerns estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, survivorship deeds, transfer on death deeds, and strategies and techniques to avoid probate. Because of his considerable experience in this area, Ron has spoken at seminars designed to teach other attorneys how to administer estates and previously chaired the Probate Law Section of the Akron Bar Association. Ron has an office at 3522 Manchester Road in the Portage Lakes area, offering convenient free parking, evening or weekend hours by appointment, and home, hospital or nursing...
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David Engler
Youngstown, OH Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(330) 729-9777
725 Boardman Canfield Road
Unit S3
Youngstown, OH 44512
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Elder and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
David L. Engler has litigated highly complex civil rights, domestic relations, probate and criminal matters. His reputation is as a skilled courtroom litigator that fights for his clients. He is a former County Commissioner, City Councilman and current long-time County School Board member. He is admitted into the federal courts in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He is currently litigating both civil rights matters in Kentucky and a complex custody case in North Carolina. He has represented clients in European civil disputes, negotiated a record deal for a top R&B group and once represented the...
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Bruce Martin Broyles
Waterford, OH Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationOhio State University - Columbus
Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.
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Justin Randall Lodge
NEWARK, OH 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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Jared Roberts
Wad, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Akron School of Law
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.
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Steven Maas
Youngstown, OH Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
Steven D. Maas worked in the steel mills when he was a young man — and it was there where he decided that he wanted to become a lawyer who would help working people.
Atty. Maas worked for Republic Steel and Copperweld Steel over the course of six summers to help finance his undergraduate and law school educations. He came to realize the need for workers to have quality legal representation when they’re hurt on the job.
“Working with the people there, I realized that I thought I could do a good job representing them,” Atty. Maas recalls. “And I knew right...
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Kevin Wayne Rumes
Brunswick, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College
Charged with a crime? You want to retain a lawyer who has experience in both Litigation and Criminal Defense. Choosing the right Criminal Defense Attorney to vigorously defend you is the most important decision you will make. With Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes, your case will be treated with the seriousness it deserves! Attorney Rumes has handled thousands of cases as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, and has earned many outstanding legal victories, along with an excellent reputation as a premier Defense Attorney in the Cleveland area. Now practicing in all counties and courts in Ohio.
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Charles Douglas Lynch
Mansfield, OH Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Ohio Northern University
Charles Lynch is a compassionate Ohio family law attorney with 40 years of experience helping people through these complex and frequently emotional times in their lives. His practice areas include adoption, mediation, divorce and separation agreements, estate planning, trusts, custodial arrangements, and more.
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Andrea L. Burdell-Ware
Medina, OH Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Medina attorney providing aggressive representation and honest, fair advice for divorce, dissolution and child custody. Get information before it is too late to plan your options.
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University
With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.
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Denise Marie Cook
Macedonia , OH Attorney with 24 years of experience
(216) 236-3605
8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd #68-190
Macedonia , OH 44056
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning 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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James Ickes
Stow, OH Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce 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.
Jim...
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Mr Nicholas J. Horrigan
Akron, OH Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Akron
Attorney Nicholas J. Horrigan practices criminal defense, civil litigation, and debt collection at the law firm of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder. He attended the Ohio State University, where he received his B.A. in Strategic Communication and a minor in business. Three years later, he graduated from law school at Akron University School of Law. Mr. Horrigan had the great privilege of being an associate editor for the Akron Law Review, and also clerked for the Honorable Judge Elinore-Marsh Stormer of Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Attorney Horrigan now works for the law firm of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder as...
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Rachel Pico
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Attorney with 5 years of experience
(330) 922-4491
Ext. 210
527 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Free ConsultationUniversity 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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Ronald David Yarwood
Youngstown, OH Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Tulsa
Criminal Defense and DUI trial lawyer. Lead trial lawyer in capital murder cases. Defense lawyer in multiple violent offense cases, white collar crimes, DUI, theft, and drug offenses. Defense trial lawyer in eight murder/manslaughter trials to a jury. In addition, lead or co-counsel on nine cases with charges of aggravated murder with death penalty specifications. Five of the six capital murder cases tried to a jury. Lead trial lawyer in civil jury trials. Trial counsel in civil cases involving complex contract issues, business transactions, personal injury, defamation claims for public servants, and defense of intellectual property...
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Jeff Robert Laybourne
Akron, OH Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant
University of Akron School of Law
With twelve years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas including criminal defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, juvenile law, domestic relations, collections and estate planning, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clients charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from Aggravated Murder to OVI and every imaginable charge in between. An experienced trial attorney, he has represented clients in numerous high profile jury trials with many resulting in Not Guilty verdicts. Jeff is the immediate past Chair of the Criminal Law...
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Mr Thomas M DiCaudo
Akron, OH Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Akron
When you need skilled criminal defense representation, Attorney DiCaudo is the right choice for you. Mr. DiCaudo was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1988. He graduated in the top of his class from the University of Akron School of Law, and immediately accepted a position with Prosecutor's Office in Akron. Mr. DiCaudo moved from Assistant Prosecutor to Assistant Chief Prosecutor in only three years! He work for the Prosecutor's Office for over 10 years before taking his skills and expertise in criminal law to his own law practice in 2008. Mr. DiCaudo is definitely an expert when it...
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Kevin Scott Sandel
Akron, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Akron School of Law
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Alexander Edward Gertsburg
Chagrin Falls, OH Attorney
(440) 571-7777
100 North Main Street
Suite 300
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Business and Civil Rights
Alex has represented private and publicly- traded companies and non-profit organizations of all sizes, as well as their owners, in litigation along the entire spectrum of business disputes: commercial and contract, real estate, shareholder and partnership, broker-dealer, employment, unfair competition, and many others.
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Dean Elliot Swartz
New Albany, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice
University of Toledo
Mr. Swartz possesses a military and legal background that leaves little wonder as to his choice of practice areas. From 1971 until 1988, Attorney Swartz served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, on active duty from 1974 through 1978, ultimately achieving the rank of Major. While on active duty, he served at Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC) and was assigned to the Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy in Washington, DC. In this capacity he served in the Torts and Claims Branch defending the United States in medical malpractice, aviation, and general negligence...
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Justin M. Smith
Chagrin Falls, OH Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Foreclosure Defense
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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...
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Matthew S. Zeiger
New Albany, OH Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
St. John's University School of Law
Matthew Zeiger represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters. Mr. Zeiger counsels clients in many areas including media law, ethics law, professional liability, deceptive trade practices, public records, discrimination defense and a variety of contract disputes. His practice includes representation of both public and private companies, and he has counseled both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Mr. Zeiger is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law in Queens, New York. He is also a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee where he received a B.A. in Political Science.
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John Karl Rinehardt
Mansfield, OH Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Ohio State University - Columbus
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.