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Kelly A Rochotte
Employment and Housing Advocate in NE Ohio
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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.
Practice Areas
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Real Estate Law
- Easements, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Foreclosure Defense
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Free Consultation
Free consultations offered for real estate and foreclosure matters. - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 0102943
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Languages
- Chinese: Spoken
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney, Employment and Housing Discrimination
- Bolek Besser Glesius LLC
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- Plaintiff-side employment discrimination, wrongful termination, civil rights, housing discrimination
- Attorney, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Family Law
- Vargas Law Co., LPA
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- Litigation Paralegal, Real Estate and Civil Litigation
- N.P. Weiss Law
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- Litigation Paralegal, Family, Civil, and Criminal Law
- Shindler Neff, LLP
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Education
- University of Toledo College of Law
- J.D. (2022) | Law
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- Honors: Trial Practice Honors, 2022 Moot Court Beijing, 2020
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- University of Toledo
- M.A. (2012) | English, Literary Studies
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- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. (2008) | English, Literature
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Awards
- Time Well Spent Honor Society
- Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
- Received for 40+ hours of pro bono work in the Cleveland legal community for the year 2024.
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Ohio  # 0102943
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- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associatiom
- Member and Vice Chair, Ethics and Professionalism Committee
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Speaking Engagements
- CLE: AI and Opinion 512, Ethics & Professionalism Annual CLE October 2024, Virtual
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Bolek Besser Glesius LLC
Legal Answers
46 Questions Answered
- Q. How can I legally address excessive noise from a neighbor in Ohio?
- A: This is a very frustrating and unfortunately common complaint of tenants living in multiunit buildings. Unless the other tenant's conduct rises to the level of stalking, harassment, or discrimination, it will be difficult to bring a legal claim against them. You could potentially file for breach of quiet enjoyment, or breach of your lease, but the court is unlikely to grant this in your favor unless you have a lot of evidence of both the conduct AND damages --- aka what the conduct has cost you, in money. Some housing courts offer mediation services that may be beneficial and help resolve the conflict. Your lease may also have a provision that the tenant is breaking regarding excessive ... Read More
- Q. Help with Section 8 housing and moving in Ashtabula, Ohio
- A: Generally, a landlord cannot evict someone simply because they want to sell the home. However, if you are on a month-to-month lease arrangement, or your lease has expired and you're a holdover tenant, a 30 day notice would be sufficient. There is not enough information here to answer your question fully. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland services Ashtabula County; that's where you should start. They have an amazing team of housing attorneys who can assist or give guidance on next steps for you and your family. They can also point you toward local resources for moving expenses and assistance.
- Q. Rental property issues with tax lien and hazardous conditions
- A: If you are current in your rent, you should make sure your complaints to the landlord are in writing. Consider escrowing your rent; your local municipal court will have information on the proper procedure for escrow. You should speak with an attorney directly so that they can review your lease and any additional defenses you may have. There are often caveats to escrow and so it is best to get advice from a local attorney or your local Legal Aid Society, who will be able to give you additional guidance for your specific circumstances.
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