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Edward Reilley Forman
Columbus, OH Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Since he began his practice in 2003, Mr. Forman has devoted his career to representing individuals in employment and civil rights litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, and employment contracts. He also litigates police misconduct and First Amendment cases, as well as criminal cases.
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Mr. Eric Jones
Columbus, OH Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Capital University Law School
Prior to attending law school, Eric served as Vice President of an Ohio hospital and was the Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Managed Care for O.D.J.F.S. where his responsibilities included designing, implementing, and regulating the statewide expansion of Medicaid Managed Care.
Eric founded his law firm in 2007 and served as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General for 14 consecutive years.
Eric's practice is currently focused on Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation cases. Eric earned his bachelor degree from Ohio University (B.S., 1995) and continued his higher education by receiving both his Master of Business Administration and...
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Kristin Elise Rosan
Columbus, OH Attorney
Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Capital University
Kristin Rosan is a partner in the law firm of Madison & Rosan, located in the German Village community of Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Rosan’s practice concentrates in all aspects of administrative law, general real estate law and business litigation. She represents real estate brokerages, agents, auctioneers and appraisers in matters relating to professional standards, contract disputes and litigation. She serves as an administrative hearing officer for several state agencies and handles appellate review of administrative decisions. Her practice includes services as a real estate license law expert witness and representation in general business litigation, including breach of...
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Ashley Dollins
Columbus, OH Lawyer
Ashley Dollins works as a associate attorney for Joslyn Law Firm. She understands court proceedings in Ohio, including municipal courts and mayor's courts. Before working as a attorney she was a deputy clerk in several divisions of the Franklin County Municipal Court, including the Criminal Division and the Traffic Division.
Ashley graduated from Kent State University after being named to the Dean's List. She earned a Paralegal Certification from Akron University.
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Christopher J Yeager
Columbus, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
The Attorneys at the Bainbridge Firm, LLC are committed to providing thoughtful, competent & personal consideration of your legal concerns. For more than 50 years we have counseled thousands of individuals needing assistance with Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury Claims throughout the State of Ohio.
We are committed to protecting the rights of workers throughout the State of Ohio, not only by representing injured workers but also by working closely with the Ohio Legislature, The Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Ohio Industrial Commission to ensure that Ohio's workers are adequately represented.
Chris devotes his time to hearings before...
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Henry D. Acciani
Columbus, OH Attorney
Insurance Claims and Workers' Comp
Northern Kentucky University College of Law
Henry is a partner at O’Connor, Acciani & Levy, having created the firm in 1992.
He practices in the areas of:
- Personal Injury
- Debt Reorganization and Bankruptcy
- Social Security
- Estates and Probate
Born in New Jersey, Henry is married with four children and is admitted to practice in the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, and has been named among the Top 100 Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Acciani is also a former Trustee of the Ohio Association of Justice.
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Cynthia Vivekanandam
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Immigration
DePaul College of Law
Over the course of her career, Cynthia has practiced all areas of immigration law before agencies such as USCIS, the Department of Labor, the Executive Office of Immigration Review, and appellate work to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. She is fluent in Spanish and has extensive experience providing clients with counsel on best immigration practices through employment, investment, family and humanitarian processes. Her professional interests include nonimmigrant visas such as H-1B, O-1, TN, E-2 and other visa categories, lawful permanent residency for both employment and family-based applicants, and waivers. Cynthia is a member...
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Darla Elizabeth Kaikis
Columbus, OH Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Ohio State University - Columbus
Darla E. Kaikis has taken a non-traditional path in her pursuit of representing injured workers before the Industrial Commission of Ohio.
Darla primarily represents injured workers in the northwest Ohio area, attending hearings in both the Lima and Toledo Industrial Commission offices. We have cases in many, if not all, of the counties in this region including Williams, Fulton, Paulding, Auglaize, Wood, Henry, Hardin, Defiance, Hancock, Van Wert, Putnam, Allen and Mercer.
Darla is a member of the Ohio State as well as the Columbus Bar Association. She is also a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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Robert Huff Miller
COLUMBUS, OH Lawyer with 21 years of experience
COLUMBUS, OH 43216
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
Robert Huff Miller is a problem solver leveraging intellect, integrity, and intensity for the benefit of his clients. As a seasoned trial attorney with real-world business experience, Rob regularly prosecutes and defends claims involving commercial contracts, closely-held business disputes, leases, class actions, personal injuries, employment matters, and a variety of other substantive areas. Rob has significant experience litigating claims ranging in value from $10,000 to tens of millions of dollars before trial and appellate courts and arbitration panels. Rob has the proven ability to close deals by negotiating and drafting complex agreements to further clients’ business objectives and, when necessary,...
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Sonia Tanferi Walker
Columbus, OH Attorney
Ste. 210
Columbus, OH 43215
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Capital University Law School
Born and raised in the Youngstown area, Sonia Walker moved to Southern Ohio to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. After graduating with honors from Capital University Law School, she decided to make her home in the Columbus area and is proud to raise her three children as Buckeye fans.
As an assistant prosecutor, Sonia gained valuable trial experience during her time with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office. After moving to private practice, she broadened her litigation experience to include insurance defense, discrimination, personal injury, appellate, and social security disability cases. In addition to her current Bankruptcy practice,...
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Robert A Flaugher
Columbus, OH Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Capital University
Rob is a trained mediator and this training, along with his extensive litigation background, has helped him successfully mediate many civil cases in an alternative dispute resolution setting, rather than the more formal and, at times, more intimidating, judicial forum. He is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts; in Ohio and West Virginia, and he has extensive experience representing creditors in the areas of consumer and commercial collections in both states. Rob’s area of concentration also includes the representation of businesses; in general and commercial litigation matters, throughout Ohio and West Virginia. Additionally, Rob is an active...
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Erika Flynn Apelis
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erika provides estate planning counsel to families and assists families in various aspects of elder law, including long term care planning and Medicaid planning. Erika has now translated that global experience into advocating for and counseling individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Erika received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2005 and her J.D. from the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2009. She is an active member of the Latvian community, participating in various local and national Latvian social and cultural organizations. She resides locally with her family in Chagrin Falls,...
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Columbus, OH Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention.
She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...
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Lila Dawud Raslan
Cleveland, OH Attorney
1701 E. 12th Street Suite 3GW
Cleveland, OH 44114
Free ConsultationImmigration
West Virginia University College of Law
Practice area for Attorney Raslan focuses on Complex Family Law matters and Immigration. As one of the founders of the Law Firm almost 20 years ago, Attorney Raslan has had extensive experience in these areas with a focus on the clients needs, emotions and family. Both of these areas require an attorney with a strong work ethic, experience and knowledge in the area but also compassion and true caring for their clients. Several languages are spoken in the Office including, Arabic, Spanish, Romanian and Hungarian.
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Ronald David Yarwood
Youngstown, OH Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of Tulsa
Criminal Defense and DUI trial lawyer. Lead trial lawyer in capital murder cases. Defense lawyer in multiple violent offense cases, white collar crimes, DUI, theft, and drug offenses. Defense trial lawyer in eight murder/manslaughter trials to a jury. In addition, lead or co-counsel on nine cases with charges of aggravated murder with death penalty specifications. Five of the six capital murder cases tried to a jury. Lead trial lawyer in civil jury trials. Trial counsel in civil cases involving complex contract issues, business transactions, personal injury, defamation claims for public servants, and defense of intellectual property...
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Robert Wilson
Chagrin Falls, OH Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Real Estate and Tax
Cleveland State University
I have led my law firm, Wilson & Wilson Co., L.P.A., and been a CPA licensed in Ohio for over 30 years, along with being a licensed attorney in Georgia for over 12 years. I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice representing mainly smaller litigants in David vs. Goliath situations by personally handling cases in an efficient and cost effective manner without sacrificing results. My experience as a CPA and many years as outside corporate counsel for a wide range of companies handling litigation, taxation, transactional and management advisory matters have given me...
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David Villar Patton
Solon, OH Lawyer
Administrative, Appeals and Business
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
At the law firm of David V. Patton, Attorney at Law, I focus on providing exceptional representation, marked by integrity, excellence and service, to clients in Cleveland and throughout Ohio.
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Nicholas Costaras
Independence, OH Attorney
(440) 613-0439
7100 E Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 280
Independence, OH 44131
Business and Real Estate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
CostarasLaw.com
I am Attorney Nicholas Costaras, your partner in securing your family's financial future and protecting your assets. With over 11 years of expertise in estate planning, business contracts, and real estate law, I am deeply committed to helping families like yours achieve peace of mind and financial security.
Specializations for Family Security:
Comprehensive Estate Planning:
Family is everything, and planning for your family's future is my top priority. I specialize in crafting detailed estate plans, including wills and trusts, ensuring that your legacy is preserved and your family is well cared for in the years to come.
Family-Centric Business Contracts:
Whether you own a...
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Charles Douglas Lynch
Mansfield, OH Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Ohio Northern University
Charles Lynch is a compassionate Ohio family law attorney with 40 years of experience helping people through these complex and frequently emotional times in their lives. His practice areas include adoption, mediation, divorce and separation agreements, estate planning, trusts, custodial arrangements, and more.
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Kevin Wayne Rumes
Brunswick, OH Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College
Charged with a crime? You want to retain a lawyer who has experience in both Litigation and Criminal Defense. Choosing the right Criminal Defense Attorney to vigorously defend you is the most important decision you will make. With Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes, your case will be treated with the seriousness it deserves! Attorney Rumes has handled thousands of cases as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, and has earned many outstanding legal victories, along with an excellent reputation as a premier Defense Attorney in the Cleveland area. Now practicing in all counties and courts in Ohio.
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Kendra Lee Bunn
Marietta, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(740) 373-1173
115 Third Street
Settlers Bank Building, 2nd Floor
Marietta, OH 45750
Business, Employment, Immigration and International
Florida Coastal School of Law
Multiple locations in Jacksonville, Florida and the Midwest (Columbus and Marietta, Ohio): Our firm practices broadly in immigration and international law, assisting businesses and individuals with US immigration issues (including visas, greencards, and citizenship).
Ms. Bunn has practiced immigration law exclusively since her law school graduation in 2000. She serves as the national liaison to the USCIS-Jacksonville offices and was elected to this position by her peers in 2000.
She is active in her communities and is married to a first-generation immigrant from the Mediterranean. Her husband is also a Navy officer and pilot and she assists many military families...
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Neal Barkan
Marietta, OH Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Washington School of Law
Neal Barkan joined Barkan Meizlish as a Senior Partner in January 2014 when his firm, Barkan & Barkan Co., LPA, which he founded with his father, Irving Barkan, merged with Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP. Neal is a partner and practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, and Negligence Law.
Mr. Barkan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1975 with the summa cum laude distinction. He received his law degree from the George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1978, where he was active in the legal “street” clinic which served those who could...
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Sandy Meizlish
Marietta, OH Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Capital University Law School
Sanford A. Meizlish attended law school and graduated from Capital University Law School in 1979. Sanford Meizlish began practicing law in 1979.
Sanford Meizlish is an attorney at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Barkan Meizlish, LLP has an office in Columbus, Ohio, serving the local community.
Sanford Meizlish was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2020. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
In addition to addressing Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal needs, he also assists clients with Personal...
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Justin Randall Lodge
NEWARK, OH Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Tax
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Attorney, CPA and MBA with a varied transactional practice in Licking County, Ohio, serving clients in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Johnstown, Alexandria, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and all over central Ohio.
Practice areas include estate planning and probate, tax, real estate and business law.
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Christopher P. Wido
Independence, OH Attorney
Employment
University of Akron School of Law
At Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm, Christopher Wido serves as a Partner and oversees the wage and hour department. Following his graduation with honors from the University of Akron School of Law, Christopher was admitted to the Ohio Bar in November 2013. Throughout his professional journey, Christopher has focused primarily on labor and employment law.
Since 2016, Christopher has dedicated his practice to advocating for employees in wage and hour disputes, citing both federal and state regulations. His expertise extends to managing collective actions across various states. Christopher's track record includes successful representation of workers seeking unpaid wages and overtime compensation,...
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Bruce Martin Broyles
Waterford, OH Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationOhio State University - Columbus
Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Cleveland State University
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.
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Steven Maas
Youngstown, OH Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
Steven D. Maas worked in the steel mills when he was a young man — and it was there where he decided that he wanted to become a lawyer who would help working people.
Atty. Maas worked for Republic Steel and Copperweld Steel over the course of six summers to help finance his undergraduate and law school educations. He came to realize the need for workers to have quality legal representation when they’re hurt on the job.
“Working with the people there, I realized that I thought I could do a good job representing them,” Atty. Maas recalls. “And I knew right...
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James Ickes
Stow, OH Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationOhio State University - Columbus
Attorney James (Jim) Ickes is an experienced attorney spending the last 20 years in northeast Ohio representing clients in the areas of family law and divorce, with an emphasis on complex custody matters, and civil litigation. Jim is also an information security and privacy professional, holding an HCISPP (Health Care Information Security & Privacy Practitioner).
Jim is a founding member of the firm ICKES\HOLT and is committed to the principle that the practice of law, at its core, is about solving problems. Jim is driven to provide pragmatic, timely, and well-articulated solutions to the many challenges confronting his clients.
Jim...
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Kevin Scott Sandel
Akron, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
University of Akron School of Law
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Rachel Pico
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Attorney with 5 years of experience
(330) 922-4491
Ext. 210
527 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Free ConsultationUniversity of Akron School of Law
I am an Associate Attorney with Hoover Kacyon, LLC. My primary practice areas include family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and appellate practice. Originally from the Mahoning Valley, I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Trumbull County Bar Association, and the Akron Bar Association, as well as a member of the Nathaniel R. Jones American Inn of Court in Youngstown.
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in December of 2013 and received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron in 2019. During my tenure at Akron Law,...
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Jeff Robert Laybourne
Akron, OH Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Akron School of Law
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...
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Mr Thomas M DiCaudo
Akron, OH Lawyer with 37 years of experience
White Collar Crime
University of Akron
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...
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Robert Charles Bianchi
Independence, OH Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Jason F. Barr
Akron, OH Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Capital University Law School
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.
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Thomas Inglesby Perotti
Chagrin Falls, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they need immediate help. We take the time to listen to all their concerns and to get all the facts about their case. We provide thorough research into the legal matter to make sure there are no surprises that can affect the outcome. Don’t let your legal situation get worse, call or email us today for a consultation.
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Christopher J. Hogan
New Albany, OH Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and Insurance Claims
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Chris Hogan is an experienced Litigation Attorney at Zeiger, TIegs & Little. His practice areas include Business, Health Care, Insurance, Professional Liability and Media Law. He represents public and private companies, both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Chris is dedicated to providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for clients with business litigation matters.
Chris received his B.A. from the University of Chicago, and his J.D. from the Ohio State Moritz College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, as well as the United States Court of...
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Joseph Anthony Condeni
Brooklyn Heights, OH Attorney with 43 years of experience
(216) 771-1760
600 East Granger Road Second Floor
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Business and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University and Bowling Green State University
Joe received his Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1982 after graduating from Bowling Green State University. While attending law school he served as managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review and was selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among American Law Students. Joe was honored with inclusion in Who's Who in American Law for the Millennium Edition and is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Condeni concentrates his practice in the area...
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Frank Lewis Gallucci III
Cleveland, OH Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
As the other founding member of the firm, Mr. Gallucci has established himself as a Rising Star in Ohio according to Northern Ohio Live and Law & Politics (2007, 2009). In addition, he was voted by his peers in the State of Ohio and named by Inside Business Magazine as one of Ohio's Leading Lawyers, Top of Their Game. His experience with Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury cases has made him a name to watch throughout the legal community. He is a member of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association. He remains an active...
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Mark Eugene Barbour
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 36 years of experience
(216) 771-8188
50 Public Square, Suite 920
The Terminal Tower
Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University
I have over 25 years of experience in representing individuals and families in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and workplace injury cases. Please call me today at 216-771-8188 to see if I can help you. I have an office in suburban Westlake, convenient to I-90 and I-480 with free parking and an office in downtown Cleveland, near the courts and other law firms.