Kelly A Rochotte

Kelly Rochotte is an employment and housing practitioner in Cleveland, Ohio. She focuses on assisting clients in navigating the judicial system with strength, diligence, and compassion.

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Ohio

Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services

ID Number: 0102943

Since 2023

Attorney, Employment and Housing Discrimination

Bolek Besser Glesius LLC

2024 - Current

Plaintiff-side employment discrimination, wrongful termination, civil rights, housing discrimination

Attorney, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Family Law

Vargas Law Co., LPA

2023 - 2024

Litigation Paralegal, Real Estate and Civil Litigation

N.P. Weiss Law

2020 - 2023

Litigation Paralegal, Family, Civil, and Criminal Law

Shindler Neff, LLP

2015 - 2020

University of Toledo College of Law

J.D. (2022) | Law

2018 - 2022

Honors: Trial Practice Honors, 2022 Moot Court Beijing, 2020

University of Toledo

M.A. (2012) | English, Literary Studies

2010 - 2012

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

B.S. (2008) | English, Literature

2004 - 2008

Time Well Spent Honor Society

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2024

Received for 40+ hours of pro bono work in the Cleveland legal community for the year 2024.

Federal Bar Association

Member

Current

State Bar of Ohio  # 0102943

Member

2023 - Current

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associatiom

Member and Vice Chair, Ethics and Professionalism Committee

2022 - Current

CLE: AI and Opinion 512, Ethics & Professionalism Annual CLE October 2024, Virtual

October 2024

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Q. I want to pursue a lawsuit is it possible should I? Or any other advice to better assist me.

January 23, 2025

A: There are a lot of specific details missing that may determine your best course of action, but you should consult with your local Legal Aid office. They will be able to at least point you in the right direction for the jurisdiction you're in, or connect you to a housing attorney in your area. Different counties/municipalities have different rules about how to properly set up escrow, and if it is a utility issue like gas, mold or sewage, sometimes the county health department will get involved. We don't have those details here except "gas leak," so keep good records and call an attorney ASAP.

Q. Do I have to pay for gas when it wasn't specified as a utility that is my responsibility in the lease?

January 15, 2025

A: Take a close look at the other clauses in your lease. There is likely to be some caveat that covers this situation for the landlord. Unless it is an outrageous amount that renders you unable to live in the unit comfortably, it may not be worth the price of an attorney to fight over the gas charge if it is the case you are using the gas for utility services.

You may want to have a conversation with your landlord if you haven't already, and add an addendum to your lease regarding gas services, with the estimated average amount you pay over and above the electricity bill. This information is likely found on the bill. Ask the landlord to provide you with copies of the bill if they do not come to the property to get this information. ... Read More

Q. I posted a Notice to Leave Premises, what do I do if the person comes back after the time expires?

December 30, 2024

A: You should consult an attorney in your area regarding proper local rules for an eviction, and begin the eviction process. If all you have done so far is post a notice, that is insufficient to retain possession of the property. It is unclear from your post whether you have given a 30- or 3-day notice, but which is required will depend on the term of your lease with the tenant, whether you are accepting subsidy, and other local rules in your jurisdiction. Seeking consultation is highly recommended.