North Star Lawyers

I am an attorney and shareholder at Carlton Fields, a national law firm that provides innovative and strategic solutions to clients in the financial services industry. I have experience advising clients on complex issues involving the creation, marketing and operation of retirement products, platforms and service providers. My main areas of focus include the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (ERISA), ERISA's fiduciary provisions, the Internal Revenue code, regulation of IRAs and other employee benefit plans. My clients for the last decade have been platform providers, trust banks, RIAs, Broker Dealers, Third Party Administrators, and insurance companies. I hold...

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.

My passion for Family Law stems from a desire to help families navigate the legal system with confidence and find the best possible outcome for themselves and their children. Throughout my legal education, I was drawn to the complexities and nuances of Family Law cases and knew that this was the area in which I wanted to focus my career. Before beginning my legal career, I spent six years teaching, which sharpened my communication skills and gave me the skills needed to effectively convey complex legal concepts to clients in a way that is easy to understand. I believe that my...

Nathan Akamine, a criminal law and DUI defense attorney, has defended hundreds of accused people and has an impressive record of achieving the best possible outcome; even against formidable charges. In 20+ years of private practice, he has helped hundreds of people accused of crimes. As a former Columbus City Prosecutor and Franklin County Public Defender, he gained valuable knowledge of the inner workings of the State’s system.

I am an experienced trial attorney with a fundamental commitment to results. My practice focuses on emerging issues in technology, computers, and the internet.

Andrew has been practicing criminal and traffic defense for a decade. He has experience in all counties surrounding Columbus, OH. Andrew handles any case from a minor traffic offense to a serious felony. He knows the ins and outs of the courts of central Ohio. He uses this experience to get the best possible outcome for his clients' cases. Give Andrew a call for a free consultation at 614-987-8205.

Morgan focuses her advocacy on teacher, administrator, coach, and professor representation in disciplinary investigations and hearings, Title IX investigations and hearings; misconduct proceedings against the Ohio Department of Education, and contract disputes; student representation in sexual abuse litigation; and employee representation in discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. Prior to utilizing her litigation skills for education and employment clientele, Morgan spent a combined 12 years litigating serious criminal cases as defense counsel and then as a prosecutor, representing multiple municipalities through her position with a large national law firm, and advising law enforcement on legal matters. Her trial experience...

I develop strong relationships with clients and believe that frequent and honest communication between lawyer and client is the key to those relationships. I'm an experienced trial and appellate lawyer who has litigated cases in most Ohio counties and in various federal courts across the country and in arbitration, primarily at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). I've argued appellate matters in Ohio appellate courts, and in the Fourth and Sixth Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeal. I primarily represent corporate clients in business disputes, both prior to and after the institution of litigation and during my career, I've assisted clients...

Attorney with Schroeder, Blankemeyer and Schroeder, LLP