Walhonding Lawyers

Founded in 1991, we have been engaged in the serious practice of bankruptcy and business law for nearly 20 years. With over 25 years of legal experience, Van Ness Law, Ltd. has the knowledge and compassion to insure you will get your fresh start with dignity.

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...

Attorney Ted J. McClain operates a full service law practice dedicated to providing clients with high grade, professional services. The McClain law office is based in the Youngstown, Ohio area and focuses on representing individuals personally, businesses and business owners. The McClain law office offers its services throughout Ohio providing transactional, litigation and alternative dispute resolution services.

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...

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...

Mandy’s experience ranges from being the Assistant Prosecutor and Assistant Law Director for the City of Lakewood, to working as a Public Defender in Lake County for over ten years. While Assistant Law Director, Mandy worked with the Lakewood Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. She was also involved with enforcing the City’s nuisance law which allowed her to work with landlords and tenants to resolve nuisance issues in the community. With this exposure, Mandy not only practices in the area of criminal law, DUI and traffic citations; she has expanded to include landlord/tenant law and estate planning....

Chad joined Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger, Ltd. in January 2000. Chad had practiced law and held management positions in business prior to joining the Firm. Chad began his career practicing law as an associate at the Columbus, Ohio office of the law firm Baker & Hostetler, LLP. Chad continued his legal and business career as Director of Acquisitions for OmniAmerica, Inc., a publicly held corporation located in Cleveland, Ohio. Most recently before returning to Logan County, Chad served as Director of Corporate Development and Corporate Counsel for Lattice Communications LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chad is the son of Dianna Ross-Lafon...

I believe an important part of creating sustainable, just, inclusive communities in Ohio is to empower forward-thinking entrepreneurs and community leaders. As the principal at Positive Law LLC, my goal is to provide Ohioans with affordable legal and business services, education, and connections to community resources to help ensure successful mission-driven, sustainable enterprises that are good for their workers, their communities, and the planet. I especially enjoy helping women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs start and grow successful, sustainable enterprises including worker-owned co-ops and other cooperative enterprises. Connecting and creating is what I love to do. Having worked with families,...

Gary Cowan has been a personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk since 1988 and has been a lead trial counsel on more than 90 jury trials throughout the areas of Ohio. Gary Cowan is a member of many prestigious organizations for trial lawyers, including Super Lawyers, the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Ohio.

Jed Chedid is a skilled litigator and attorney at Minc Law. Jed represents a diverse range of clients, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations, providing them with targeted solutions to their most pressing online issues. He leverages his extensive litigation experience and creative problem-solving skills to untangle thorny disputes and combat malicious online attacks, ensuring his clients’ reputations and livelihoods are protected. Jed’s passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom. As an adjunct professor at the Cleveland State University College of Law, he stays at the forefront of emerging legal issues and mentors the next generation of advocates....

Phillip A. Kuri is a personal injury lawyer and medical malpractice attorney at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. He has been a proud member of our team since 2012 and has won substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

Craig has been a partner at Elk & Elk since 2019 and represents clients who have been injured in motor vehicle crashes, medical negligence cases, workplace accidents and defective products.Craig has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2013 by Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine and was identified as a “Rising Star” in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Bill Price is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury cases throughout Ohio, He prides himself on helping victims who have been negligently injured. His experience is in the fields of Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect, Defective Products, Negligence in Construction sites and Trucking and Auto Accidents.

Theresa N. Turk received her B.A. degrees from Ohio University in 2002 in Political Science and Economics. She received her J.D. degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2006. Ms. Turk is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Association of Specialists on Aging. Ms. Turk is also a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Geauga County Bar Association. Ms. Turk concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, guardianships, and probate matters. Ms. Turk currently oversees the northeast...

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FORMER LORAIN COUNTY JUVENILE/DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT MAGISTRATE 20 YEARS FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE

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...

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,...

Former Asst. Canton City Prosecutor (misdemeanors) Former Asst. Stark County Prosecutor (felonies) Over 100 jury trials Former Elected Official (Jackson Twp. Trustee), Adjunct Professor (Mount Union), Corporate Counsel Certified Agent by the National Football League Player's Association (NFLPA)

Brian A. Brown is an experienced consumer, foreclosure defense, and civil litigation attorney. Starting his career at a small firm, Brian was rapidly tasked with representing clients as the main attorney on their case. This gained him valuable experience representing a diverse set of clients in many different courts across Ohio. During the beginning of his career Brian repeatedly saw how unfairly large banks and corporations treated individuals and small business owners. Appalled by their actions he fought against the banks and other Fortune 500 companies, often achieving results for his clients which exceeded their expectations. Brian prides himself on providing...

Mr. Streb has been practicing law for over 30 years in multiple jurisdictions. Born at Dover, Ohio and graduated from New Philadelphia High School where he was an All-Ohio Selection in football and wrestling. He attended The Ohio State University from which he received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, a master’s degree in Journalism, and a Ph.D. in Media Studies. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Capital Univ. Law School. While in graduate school, he worked as an investigator for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and a teaching assistant at The Ohio State University. After...

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

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...

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...