Sterling Lawyers

Attorney Gigiano has practiced law since 1993 and has been the owner of Daniel F. Gigiano Co., L.P.A. since 2002. He provides aggressive and experienced legal representation for family law (divorce, child custody, post-decree divorce), criminal defense, juvenile law, personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, probate and estate planning. Because he provides legal representation in a number of areas, he can meet all the legal needs of his clients. By building a trusted relationship with his clients, he becomes a valuable resource for his clients in an important way: if the client has a legal need that...

Attorney Hal Bowers has been practicing in the Wadsworth, Ohio area for over 35 years. He concentrates his skills and experience on serving the estate planning and real estate needs of clients throughout Medina and Summit County.

Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the President and Owner of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.

Kenneth graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Ohio Northern, Ken was a member of three honor societies and two national mock trial teams. He then entered Ohio Northern University Law School and graduated in 1999 with a Juris Doctor degree. After law school, Mr. Sheppard earned his LL.M. (Master's Degree) in Taxation from the University of Denver in 2000.

Attorney Sheppard is admitted to practice law in Ohio. He is also licensed...

Often, people feel like they need a little extra help, an extra hand to hold during their tough battles in life. That can be especially true when you're dealing with family issues or trying to stay in the country against all odds. That's why I take my responsibilities seriously. Because it's not just a job, its someone's life. And I'm glad I get to hold your hand and win our fight together. I'm licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. I graduated with honors in both Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. I handle cases...

Neil is an AV rated Super Lawyer and Board Certified Employment law Specialist. He is a passionate, resourceful and tireless advocate who has represented individuals and companies in employment and business disputes for over 30 years.

Neil began his legal practice at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Cleveland in 1986. He practiced employment law with his own firm from 1993 until 2016, when he joined Elfvin, Klingshirn, Royer & Torch, LLC.

Neil's knowledge and experience work for his clients. "I grew up on a Lake Erie winery. There I learned hard work and the values I use today. I...

EXPERIENCE Tonya is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky. She limits her practice to Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Bankruptcy. She has been practicing since 2012. For the last two years, Tonya has transitioned from focusing on Family Law to focusing on estate planning and administration. She recently completed a certification in estate planning and is in the process of completing the advanced certification. She has 60 hours of mediation training and has previously been appointed as a GAL in multiple counties. MILITARY Tonya has been a member of the Kentucky National Guard since 2001. For the...

Joseph Paulozzi is the founder of Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers. Backed by decades of combined legal expertise, Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers serves clients throughout Ohio and is one of the state's leading full-service injury law practices. With six offices across Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Akron, Cincinnati and Grafton, the firm's attorneys have achieved notable success and recovered millions of dollars in awards and settlements for their clients. They work tirelessly by advocating on behalf of those adversely affected by car, truck, and motorcycle accident injuries, dog bites, slip and falls, nursing home neglect, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and all...

Corinne Hoover Six is the lead attorney of Hoover Kacyon, LLC's Family Law Practice Group and focuses her practiceexclusively on family law issues, including divorce, child custody and adoption.

Corinne knew from a very young age that she was destined to be an attorney. The daughter of Judge Kim R. Hoover and the granddaughter of the late Attorney Orval R. Hoover, Corinne grew up in a family that excelled in the legal field and taught her the value of helping others through difficult legal issues. Now, Corinne has carried on that family tradition, along with her brother, Attorney Tad...

Michael P. Karst is an associate attorney at Kastner, Westman & Wilkins, LLC. Michael devotes his practice to representing employers in workplace disputes involving a wide range of labor & employment laws including: * Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); * Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); * Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); * Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII); and * Ohio Revised Code Section 4112 He also counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters, including leave management, wage/hour issues, terminations, severance packages, non-compete obligations, and employment agreements. Each year since 2017, Michael has been named a Super Lawyers...

John J. Reagan embarked on his legal journey post-college while working full-time as a Senior Claims Adjuster for a national insurance company. Concurrently, he attended evening law school, earning his degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1996. After successfully passing the Ohio Bar exam later that year, John delved into his legal career, focusing on defending national insurance companies, product manufacturers, and trucking companies against personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death claims. Before joining Kisling, Nestico & Redick, he served as a shareholder at Reminger Co., LPA, one of Ohio's largest regional defense firms, where he spent over a...

COVID-19 Notice - Our firm is working remotely. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint we have also moved to virtual platforms, such as e-signing and cloud document uploads. It would be my firm's honor to represent and help you during your time of need. My firm is noted for our aggressive representation, meticulous preparation and fair, flat fees. Each and every client receives the personal attention that their case requires. Our firm prides itself on honor, integrity and quality representation.

A resident of Wadsworth, Ohio, Attorney Alexander L. Pal concentrates his entire practice on representing individuals who have been injured through the negligent actions of another. He is honored to serve his community by protecting the rights of its citizens and treats his clients as members of his family by providing the highest level of legal representation. He has represented victims of negligence in cases involving automobile and truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, medical malpractice, workplace injuries and families of victims of wrongful death.

Mr. Buchanan created the firm in 2013 to advocate for clients. He has advocated for numerous clients and taken care of their legal needs.
Prior to that, Mr. Buchanan graduated from Heidelberg University with his Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with minors in Finance and Communications. At Heidelberg, Mr. Buchanan had the opportunity to study Economics at the New College at Oxford. In addition, Mr. Buchanan was Station Manager of WHEI 88.9FM.
In 2004, Mr. Buchanan created Buchanan Insurance and Financial Group. Mr. Buchanan helped his financial clients as a licensed insurance and financial services...

Attorney Joe Kacyon is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Pennsylvania and is a member of the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Attorney Kacyon represents clients in a variety of legal matters. The attorneys at his firm, Hoover Kacyon LLC can represent clients in most of their cases. Hoover Kacyon has divorce attorneys, criminal attorneys, probate and estate attorneys, adoption attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys and more.

Attorney Nestico has long had an interest in personal injury law. At the age of 15, he was injured in a car crash when another driver failed to stop an intersection resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle, killing the other driver. Due to the incident, Nestico spent three months in the hospital recovering from injuries to both arms, one requiring a steel rod to be surgically attached. During this time, Nestico says he and his family were vulnerable to the practices of insurance companies and were taken advantage of during one of the most difficult times in their...

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters. Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...

Jathniel Shao is a lawyer in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Manila. Originally from Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, Jath grew up bouncing between Asia and America and speaks Hokkien, Mandarin, and Tagalog fluently. Jath received his BA from Beloit College in Wisconsin, and his JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he was a founding board member of the Asian Law Student Association (ALSA) and the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Ohio (FALA Ohio). At the same time, he was a law clerk here at Herman Legal Group. Prior to rejoining Herman Legal Group as Of...

Attorney Rachel Lynn Smick is a family law litigator, as well as an experienced trial lawyer in matters of personal injury, probate law, and real estate matters.

Rachel first joined the prior named firm of Joseph A. Kacyon & Associates in 2015. Now, at Hoover Kacyon, LLC, Rachel focuses extensively on Domestic Relations matters. In this role, Rachel counsels clients through high asset divorce cases, complex domestic custody and visitation matters, out-of-state and foreign custody disputes, and has successfully both brought and defended contempt actions. Rachel has handled high asset divorce cases, high conflict custody and visitation matters, and post-decree matters...

Monty L. Donohew concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and elderlaw: aging in place planning, wills, trusts, probate, succession planning, real estate, and wealth advisory law. Monty has been admitted to practice in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, and currently practices in Ohio and Missouri. Monty is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of several local and state bar associations.

Ryan R. McNeil owns and operates McNeil Law Firm, LLC in downtown Akron, Ohio. McNeil Law Firm, LLC specializes in representing individuals and small business across Northeast Ohio in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

Since beginning my legal career in Akron Ohio, over 28 years ago, I have dedicated my practice to representing individuals and families that have been victimized by wrongful conduct, including auto accidents, malpractice, dangerous products and discrimination or other wrongful conduct in the workplace. I have represented clients in the trial and appellate courts throughout the State of Ohio and Florida. My goal is to place my clients in a position to allow them to make informed decisions on their legal matters, which in some cases will have a major impact on their lives. I aggressively pursue litigation on...

I have over twenty years experience in criminal law, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. My office is in Akron, Ohio but I travel all around the Akron-Canton area representing good people who for whatever reason find themselves facing down the government in a criminal charge. I handle everything from drunk driving cases (OVI/DUI) to Capital Murder. I'm very good at my job because I work very hard to obtain the best results for my clients. If you have have court in Akron, Barberton, Stow, Ravenna, Kent, Massilon, Canton, Wadsworth or anywhere else in Northeast Ohio,...

As the founding attorney of Erb Legal LLC, Thomas L. Erb, Jr. has dedicated his practice to representing Medina residents and their families in a variety of cases under Ohio law, including family law, juvenile law, estate planning, criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
Attorney Erb graduated from Case Western Reserve Law School in 2012 and was admitted to the State Bar of Ohio shortly after. Today, Tom’s practice covers clients from Medina and Wayne Counties.
You trust Attorney Erb to protect you and your family’s legal interests in cases like divorce, parentage, child custody, adoption, juvenile law, estate planning, probate, misdemeanor...

I am a civil litigation attorney from Northeast Ohio practicing all over the state and into other states. I practice in all facets of civil litigation, with a heavy emphasis in construction law.

I also act as a private mediator and am adept at solving all types of civil disputes.

I have maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.

When you need skilled criminal defense representation, Attorney DiCaudo is the right choice for you. Mr. DiCaudo was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1988. He graduated in the top of his class from the University of Akron School of Law, and immediately accepted a position with Prosecutor's Office in Akron. Mr. DiCaudo moved from Assistant Prosecutor to Assistant Chief Prosecutor in only three years! He work for the Prosecutor's Office for over 10 years before taking his skills and expertise in criminal law to his own law practice in 2008. Mr. DiCaudo is definitely an expert when it...

With twelve years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas including criminal defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, juvenile law, domestic relations, collections and estate planning, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clients charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from Aggravated Murder to OVI and every imaginable charge in between. An experienced trial attorney, he has represented clients in numerous high profile jury trials with many resulting in Not Guilty verdicts. Jeff is the immediate past Chair of the Criminal Law...

Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.

With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.

Since the beginning of my legal career, I have dedicated my skills to putting people’s lives back together. My typical client finds his or her life torn apart as a result of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, recklessness, or greed. Injuries are not always just a physical component. They are mentally exhausting. Often they create financial and emotional stress as well. I have successfully represented clients against insurance companies, banks, mortgage companies, real estate companies, trucking companies, Fortune 500 companies and local businesses as well as other individuals. I have been on the cutting edge of obtaining insurance coverage...

I am proud to have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects my commitment to professional excellence. Throughout my career, I have participated in several notable cases, including Grace Cathedral, Inc v Testa at the Ohio Supreme Court and Acosta vs Cathedral Buffet at the 6th Circuit in 2018. My dedication to the field of law has earned me multiple awards. I have been named a SuperLawyer every year from 2012 to 2017, and again from 2020 to 2023. This recognition is a testament to my consistent dedication and performance. I have also held significant positions in various professional organizations, enhancing...

I am an attorney, arbitrator and mediator with expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, and business disputes. I have litigated and served as a neutral in hundreds of cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes. AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1994, signifying the highest standard of legal abilities and professional ethics and conduct. Member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio, the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association, serving as an employment, construction and commercial arbitrator, a member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council...

Upon completion of his education from The University of Akron’s School of Law in 1999, Ken began his legal career at the law firm of Aronson & Associates. Ken’s primary focus has always been personal injury, and he has represented thousands of injured claimants. Ken strives to obtain the most favorable results for his clients, and has ensured that they are treated fairly by the insurance industry. Through his hard work, Ken has been admitted to practice in multiple courts throughout the country, has argued on behalf of plaintiffs in various appellate courts, and has even argued insurance law in...

For nearly fifteen years Andrew's practice has focused primarily on divorce, child custody, child support, serious felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/OVI, drafting complex trusts, and general litigation. Andrew is known for his tough, but compassionate demeanor that instills confidence in his clients and puts them at ease.

Andrew gained admission to the Ohio State Bar Association after graduating from Law School at the University of Toledo in 2003. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University.

Andrew is a past president of the Medina County Bar Association and has previously served as the association’s president-elect, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Andrew is a...

Attorney David M. Todaro understands the complexities of the law and helps residents in Northeast Ohio navigate the legal system. When you choose to seek advice from Attorney David M. Todaro you can be assured that your issues will be handled in the most sensitive and efficient way possible. With experience dealing with a number of legal issues, the Todaro Law Office is prepared to fight for your case.

David’s private practice consists primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, criminal law, and bankruptcy.

The Todaro Law Office is a full service law firm serving Northeast Ohio. Since...

I have been an employment attorney for my entire career, and I have a passion for this area of the law. This passion has led me to achieve a deep knowledge of various employment laws including various forms of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, medical leave issues, and wage and hour violations.

At Nilges Draher LLC, we will often attempt to resolve issues outside of court. But if that is not possible, we are not afraid to litigate in court. In that regard, my firm and I are very experienced. For example, I have litigated over 200 overtime and minimum wage cases...