Litchfield Lawyers

Representing clients throughout Ohio since 1994. Practice limited to domestic law (custody/divorce/dissolution), criminal law, business transactions and litigation.

For over 30 years Jon “Jack” Cope has earned the respect and trust of his clients along with the legal community as he offers comprehensive family law solutions to his Clients in Franklin and Delaware Counties and the surrounding geographical areas. Specialty areas include: Termination of Marriage Divorce and Marital Dissolution Alimony and Spousal Support Family owned and Small Business Evaluation Tracing of non-marital assets (i.e. Separate Property tracing) Early Planning and Divorce “need to know” Children Matters: Child Custody/Parenting Time Child Support Paternity issues School Placement Problems arising after the Decree Post Decree Contempt and other Motions Recognized...

We represent clients who have a need for immediate advice and concentrated service from experienced legal counsel. The firm’s partners and associates have all served as counsel in large national law firms and are focused on providing responsive and personalized legal services to every client, big or small. Most of our clients are referred by former clients, friends and colleagues in the national law firms, who trust our judgment and proven ability to ‘get the job done.’ Our areas of practice consist of litigation, trial work, and class action services, which has specifically included business litigation...

Immigration attorney experienced in family and employment-based immigration. I take my time with my clients to make sure that they truly understand the immigration process -- timelines, government expectations, risks, etc.

After growing up in the Pittsburgh area, I attended Penn State, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. I then attended Capital University Law School and worked with William J. Clark & Associates for 10 years. Since that time, I have practiced as a sole practitioner, currently located in Gahanna.

Member of the Columbus Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Admitted to the bars of Pennsylvania (1984) and Ohio (1985)

Participate in the Columbus Legal Aid Society's Pro Bono Bankruptcy program.

I practice in the areas of antitrust and business litigation. I represent clients in a wide variety of antitrust matters, including criminal investigations and trials, civil actions and Hart-Scott-Rodino investigations,and have represented more than a dozen individuals in antitrust criminal investigations during the last five years, including a number of foreign nationals. I have experience trying both criminal and civil antitrust matters, as well as other complex business litigation, including class actions.

I have over 15 years of experience in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. My firm only handles bankruptcy cases - specializing in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. As a former social worker, I believe that client service is of **paramount importance** -- my most important role is to interpret the law and guide clients through the bankruptcy process from beginning to end. I'm a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus BarAssociation and the Creditor Education Coalition. Initial consultations are free of...

Geoffrey Kunkler joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2014 and has been a Partner since 2018. His practice is centered around estate planning for individuals and business owners, as well as asset protection planning for retirees. He focuses primarily on the areas of estate planning, elder protection, estate administration, charitable and philanthropic planning and special needs planning. He also has extensive experience in conducting educational seminars on legal topics related to his expertise. Professional Accolades Education Geoff received his bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and master’s degree (M.A.) from Case Western Reserve University and his law degree (J.D.) from The Ohio State University...

Attorney Brian A. Williams graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. As an undergraduate, he participated in the Politics, Society, and Law Scholars Program. Brian earned his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from the University of Toledo College of Law, where he served as a member of the Law Review. During law school, he gained valuable experience clerking for The Honorable Judge Gene A. Zmuda at both the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas and the Sixth District Court of Appeals for the State of Ohio. Since becoming a licensed attorney in Ohio,...

Stefanie has a broad legal background with two decades of experience in leadership, labor and employment, governance, regulatory affairs, litigation, education, contract management and compliance. She has a combination of corporate and public sector experience working with a variety of business organizations. Stefanie possesses strong verbal and written skills, combined with excellent collaboration abilities with the highest integrity and dedicated work ethic. Prior to joining the firm Stefanie was a Senior Attorney in the City Attorney's office in Columbus focused on labor and employment matters. She was the Secretary, General Counsel & Director of Corporate Health and Safety for MPW...

Tony Turley is a founding member of Turley & Timmers LLC. He has been practicing law since 1998. He graduated that same year from the University of Toledo College of Law. Tony focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury, and pharmaceutical and bio-medical device claims. Tony is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice and the Ohio Medical Malpractice Association. Tony was appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio to a 3-year term on the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Tony is a Life Member of the Million...

Professional Experience:
Private practice attorney since 2002.
Assistant Prosecutor, Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office 1998 - 2002

Education:
B.A. from University of Rochester
J.D. from University of Akron School of Law

Bio:
Sarah was raised in Rye, New York and after college, she and her husband moved to Northeast Ohio. They raised their three children in Warren, and it has been the family’s home for nearly 30 years.

Sarah was interested in the law from a very young age. It was her respect for our Constitution that led her to enroll in law school at the University of Akron School...

I started law school while a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories. An engineering education and background did not help with law school, but I find that many engineering principles, diligent analysis, and problem-solving thinking help with actual law practice.

Menard Law Office, LLC provides quality legal services in the areas of Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability Law. Attorney Laura L. Menard utilizes her knowledge and experience gained from practicing in two large law firms to analyze your legal situation, advise you as to the most appropriate course of action and provide you with the personalized service you deserve.

Attorney Heather Moseman grew up in the Midwest and applies the values learned there to the practice of law. She aims to make sure that the legal problems that are presented to her are solved in the most cost-effective and straightforward way possible. Heather obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota. She applied her degree in the service of the chronically disabled, chronically mentally ill and for senior citizens for seven years in both Chicago, Illinois and the Cleveland area. In 2000, Ms. Moseman determined to help people on a...

DENNIS J. IBOLD is one of the co-founders of the law firm of Ibold & O'Brien established in 1980 and formerly Petersen & Ibold. The general practice of Mr. Ibold includes an emphasis in family law, real estate, business law and personal injury. Super Lawyers Magazine, the leading attorney rating system for consumers named Dennis J. Ibold for eighteen consecutive years, 2006 through 2023, as an "Ohio Super Lawyer". "Super Lawyers" are selected from the top 5% of Ohio attorneys. The selection process includes a state wide survey of lawyers; evaluation based on twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional...

John Andrew Motter, (Andy) is a native of Worthington, Ohio. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Denison University he went to receive his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit School of Law. After Law School he entered the United States Marine Corps and served as a Judge Advocate General Officer, (JAG). After active duty he remained in the USMC Reserves until the early 1990’s. Mr. Motter settled in Bucyrus in private practice for over thirty years, serving all of Crawford County. The Practice is considered General, but is mainly Criminal, Domestic, Probate and Personal...

Upon graduation from law school Attorney Robert Safos returned to Warren Ohio and set up his own law practice. He was fortunate to have the tutelage of then Bankruptcy Magistrate, Joseph T. Molitoris. When the bankruptcy laws were overhauled in 1978 Attorney Safos was appointed to be one of four on the permanent panel of Trustee in the bankruptcy court located in Youngstown Ohio. Subsequent to Judge Moiitoris, he continued to serve as Trustee administering chapter 7 bankruptcies under Judge Harold F. White of the bankruptcy court, in Akron, and Judge James H. Williams...