Portage County Lawyers

Aggressive trial lawyer with 12 years of experience. Experienced in DUI/OVI, major and minor criminal, traffic, divorce, custody, appeals. Licensed in Ohio,Michigan and certain Federal Courts..

Benjamin “Ben” Whitacre is a Truck Accident & Personal Injury Trial Attorney who is dedicated to helping injured people throughout all of Ohio and Florida. Ben’s passion is working with victims of Truck accidents, but he also has extensive experience with all types of personal injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries. Ben demands justice for his clients, and he’s not afraid to go to Trial to get it. The goal is to protect you, your family, and your future. Justice is maximizing compensation for people’s injuries, medical expenses, and lost...

Amanda graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelors in Criminal Justice and a masters in Special Education from Cleveland State University. After graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Amanda passed both the Ohio and Michigan bar exams, and was admitted to practice law in both states. While attending law school, Amanda was a quarterfinalist in the renowned G. Mennon Williams Moot Court Competition and a member of the American Inns of Courts Program. While in law school, Amanda clerked for Wayne County Circuit Court Family Judge Richard B. Halloran. Amanda then went...

Mr. Shaffer is a native of Steubenville,Ohio. He is married to Arlene B. Angel-Shaffer, Esq. who is currently retired. His daughter, Sarah and her husband are both Registered Nurses. They are the proud parents of three sons. His oldest son, Daniel is a student at Carlow Univerity and working at HVL Laboratories. His younger son, Joseph is currently serving in the United States Air Force.