Massillon Business Lawyers

As a personal injury lawyer with over 30 years experience in Cincinnati, I am very proud of the "AV" review I’ve received from the legal publishing company, Martindale Hubbell. This company rates an attorney based upon information received from other attorneys they’ve surveyed. I’ve received the highest level of excellence in my professional as well as my ethical standards. A requirement of the Ohio Supreme Court states that every attorney participate in 30 hours of lecture every 2 years. These lectures pertain to professionalism, ethics and personal injury law. On several occasions, I have been asked to...

I am an attorney with over fifteen years experience that you can rely on in the areas of criminal, traffic and OVI, domestic relations including divorce and dissolution, child custody, probate, wills and trusts, and civil suits.

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

John primarily focuses his practice on construction law. He represents contractors and project owners in front-end construction contract negotiations, as well as claims arising out of commercial construction projects of all sizes in both arbitration and litigation proceedings. John has litigated cases from inception to conclusion at the trial court and throughout the appellate process, including arguing a complex contractual issue before the Ohio Supreme Court. Although he has extensive experience in civil litigation and focuses his practice on construction law related issues, John has considerable experience assisting businesses with legal matters outside the courtroom. In addition, he collaborates with Taft...

Mike Dortch is a civil trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating cases involving commercial, contract, and probate issues, environmental and energy law, real property rights, and the regulation of the telecommunications industry. More information is available about Mike at the website of the Columubus, Ohio lawfirm of Kravitz, Brown & Dortch, llc. www.kravitzllc.com

Kwame Christian joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in August 2020 where he serves as Of Counsel. His practice focuses on representing closely held businesses and their owners in a broad scope of legal needs including business formation and structuring, finance, transactions (including acquisitions and contract preparation and analysis), employment and general business and legal counseling. He is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI) and a subject matter expert in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. Kwame has conducted workshops throughout North America and abroad and is a highly sought-after national keynote speaker.

Experienced trial lawyer, former prosecutor, 21+ years experience, murder and rape trials and three offices and 13 lawyers to help in Ohio, Michigan and Federal Courts.

Robert W. Bright (previously of Story Law Office in Pomeroy, Ohio) offers representation for clients in Ohio and West Virginia for a variety of legal matters, and specializes in personal injury litigation. Mr. Bright currently has a private practice in Middleport, Ohio, where he resides with his wife, Jessamy, two daughters, Siena and Lucia, a dog, a cat, and a few motorcycles.

Taylor Ward has extensive civil litigation experience spanning a variety of business and consumer related matters. By conducting many hearings and trials in the past two years, he is fully conversant in trial practice and advocacy. Mr. Ward devotes his practice to a wide range of contract disputes, personal injury, products liability, and many consumer related statutes including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Federal Truth-in-Lending, and the Ohio Unfair and Deceptive Practices Act, among others.

Lawyer whose practice since 1984 has focused on insurance-related issues and disputes, particularly the representation of insurance carriers in coverage and bad faith litigation. Also have served as outside counsel to the Ohio Superintendent of Insurance in connection with the liquidation of a failed insurance company. Practice also extends to non-insurance commercial litigation, general business disputes, and bankruptcy matters. Awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) by the American Institute for CPCU. AV Peer Review Rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Listed in A.M. Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys.

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.