Higginsport Lawyers

I am a criminal and DUI defense lawyer serving clients in Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati.

After 40 years with Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, more than 20 of them in the role of Director of Litigation, I have started DeBlasis Law Firm, LLC. I plan to continue practicing in the fields of civil litigation, bankruptcy, debtor-creditor, and real estate law. Although not a young pup anymore, I still have great energy and enthusiasm for the law and problem-solving. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded me its highest rating (AV preeminent) for more than 20 years, and I was selected an Ohio Super Lawyer in 2010. Let's discuss your legal needs.

I am a Divorce, Criminal & DUI defense area working in the Dayton, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio areas.

Corporate attorney (retired 2019) with significant in-depth, hands-on experience working with boards of public companies and executive officers, both domestically and internationally, in the areas of board, board committee, and board secretary functions, and with significant experience with activist shareholders, securities law (IPO, equity and debt offerings), M&A, corporate financing, venture capital, and corporate law. Board Positions (Former): Secretary, Board of Directors, Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MYE) as well as board member/manager of subsidiaries in France, Ireland, Luxembourg, and others; Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE); Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors, Convergys Corporation. (NYSE:CVG) as well...

Neal Schuett is one of the rare breeds of criminal defense attorney that is willing to go to trial and also knows how to protect his client's appellate rights. Since moving to southwest Ohio in 2010, Neal has successfully handled hundreds of criminal and DUI/OVI cases, including not guilty verdicts in both bench and jury trials. For example, Neal received not guilty verdicts for a man accused of high-level felonies. In that same time, Neal has also fought to protect the rights of his clients through his criminal appellate work. In one case, Neal's appellate advocacy skills convinced the Twelfth...