Westlake Lawyers

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...

Steve Voudris is an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law who focuses his practice on representing employees who have been wrongfully terminated, suffered discrimination in the workplace, or have not been paid their overtime wages, tips or any wages for any unpaid time (such as for training or for working through lunch). He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin Law School and Miami University. He spent the first six years of his legal career at the Cleveland office of Jones Day, one of the largest law firms in the world, and...

Egan is a licensed personal injury lawyer and principle personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk in Washington. He also actively practices in Ohio. Egan focuses his practice on pursuing personal injury claims caused by medical negligence, nursing home neglect and motor vehicle accidents.

Caroline’s legal practice operates at the forefront of the intersection of defamation law and media. She is well-versed in the intricacies of working with media organizations to address client issues arising from disputes with editors, publishers, and other key members of news organizations. Before and while attending law school, Caroline studied and worked alongside journalists, both in the United States as a legal researcher and internationally as an intern journalist. She understands the difficult challenges and First Amendment protections that both media organizations and individuals face in balancing the vital role news organizations play in society and the potential harm that...

Susan’s unique background in technology, privacy, advocacy, and justice allows her to provide a holistic perspective to effectively handle defamation law matters for her clients. Prior to joining Minc Law, Susan worked in the Special Investigations Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office where she was involved with the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and the Cold Case Unit. There, she gained invaluable experience understanding the investigative process and managing cases involving traumatic events. As a clerk for the Supreme Court of Ohio, she helped address complex and novel issues of law. During...

Attorney Svetlana Kats is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association with more then 12 years of progressive experience in Immigration Law practices.
We Provide Every Immigration Legal Service Including: Fiance Visas, Green Cards Based on Marriage, Employment-Based Green Cards, Work Visas, Investor’s Visas, Citizenship, Family-Based Immigration, Deportation Defense.

David is a premier civil trial and employment attorney in Cleveland, Ohio with 38 years' experience. He has been representing individuals in employment disputes nearly his entire career. For four decades, the preeminent Legal Directory, Martindale-Hubbell, has given David its highest rating, AV. Martindale Hubbell assigns the AV certification mark only to those attorneys who have been ranked by their peers at the highest level of professional excellence. David has successfully tried and settled a vast number of cases involving all types of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour cases. David is an adjunct Professor...

Alan Rosca is a seasoned securities lawyer, former adjunct professor of securities regulation, and frequent speaker at legal conferences on topics ranging from Ponzi schemes and investment fraud to cryptocurrencies. Alan focuses his legal practice on complex financial and commercial matters, particularly in the areas of securities litigation, investment fraud, ERISA, wage-and-hour matters, and international disputes. He often represents institutional and individual investors in disputes with financial industry members, arising out of investment fraud or misconduct. He has extensive experience prosecuting claims on behalf of investors, primarily through class actions and FINRA arbitrations. He also represents employees in compensation-related disputes,...

Matthew S. Flemming joined the Hoffman Legal Group in December 2013 after passing the Ohio State Bar Examination in November 2013. Due to his recognition within the legal community, Matthew was named an Ohio Rising Star in 2017-2023 which is an award issued to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Ohio. He was also named a Super Lawyer in 2024, which is awarded to the top 5% of attorneys who have been practicing for 10 or more years. Matthew was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, graduating from Solon High School in 2005....

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The Law Office of David W. Reuven is a full service, client-oriented law firm, actively engaged in criminal defense, personal injury and business law. Principal, Attorney David Reuven, has been practicing law since 1992.
David Reuven was a successful Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Ohio. David has taught law and investigation courses in High School and College. As a former prosecutor and insurance defense lawyer, David Reuven has considerable trial experience and strong negotiation skills. In his current practice of civil and criminal law David Reuven is dedicated to providing each...

While many attorneys will state that they practice law throughout the State of Ohio, Attorney Hux is likely part of a much smaller amount of attorneys who have actually lived in the Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland areas. This means that Attorney Hux actually knows the people of Southwestern Ohio, Central Ohio, and Northeast Ohio, in addition to the unique challenges each region brings.

Attorney Hux’s desire to help those in need has always been a cornerstone of his identity. That desire to help people, coupled with an innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life, has led...

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,...

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 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.

More than 20 years experience finding solutions to legal problems.

Jerry is a partner with Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg Co., L.P.A. and focuses his practice on the administration and litigation of workers’ compensation matters. Jerry has represented injured workers on thousands of matters before the Industrial Commission of Ohio. He also regularly is involved in the litigation and trial of workers’ compensation cases in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas as well as surrounding counties. In his fifteen years of practice, Jerry has successfully represented clients before the Tenth District and Eighth District Courts of Appeals. Jerry and his wife Kim have four children between the ages of thirteen...

A LEGACY OF SUCCESS DAVID A. CORRADO is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator with over 30 years of client success, who is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has achieved a 10.0 AVVO rating, located in Orange Village, Ohio. Only hire the lawyer who has been rated one of the best by professional organizations and his peers. Mr. Corrado is dedicated to solving your legal problems with personalized representation on a variety of matters, including Litigation, Wrongful Death, Probate/Estate issues; Real Estate/Construction issues; Foreclosure Defense; and Contract/Business issues, all down to the last detail. Call now for...

Matt Besser is a discrimination lawyer in Cleveland, representing employees in employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and wrongful termination cases. In addition to his work at Bolek Besser Glesius LLC, Matt is the General Counsel of the ACLU of Ohio. Matt holds the prestigious “AV Preeminent”® rating from attorney rating service Martindale-Hubbell. U.S. News' Best Lawyers Magazine has repeatedly named him one of the “Best Lawyers” in Cleveland for employment law, and named him the 2022 Cleveland Employment "Lawyer of the Year" for his work representing employees in discrimination cases. For its part, Super Lawyers Magazine has named him to its Cleveland...

My focus is on problem solving and I've been doing it for 25 years now. By this, I mean getting results by doing whatever it takes, whether by negotiation, settlement, jury trial, or appeal all the way up to the Supreme Court.

Michael Pelagalli is highly skilled in the area of Internet defamation. His work is on the technological forefront of removing damaging content from the Internet, combatting cyber-attacks, and uncovering the identity of anonymous Internet users. Michael assists clients in securing the removal of damaging content from hundreds of websites across the Internet.

Jamie Schneier is a small business attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Business Startups, Corporate, Transactional Business and Business Sales and Acquisitions. Jamie works with numerous small to medium size closely held businesses in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Clients are generally start-up businesses, serial entrepreneurs, small closely held businesses, family owned businesses and mid-sized companies.

Simon W. Johnson operates a full service, general practice law firm where he continually strives to provide premier service to satisfied clients at affordable rates.

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, 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, and personal injury...

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 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...

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...

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...

Jon D. Axelrod is the founder of Axelrod Law Offices in Willowick, and he has shaped the firm to reflect his deepest values. Mr. Axelrod believes that attorneys should provide effective legal direction while giving compassionate care to the client. He understands that legal decisions carry a great deal of distress and pressure, whether the client is considering bankruptcy, undergoing a divorce, or is accused of a crime. His primary aim is to provide peace of mind to his clients. Our firm accomplishes this through our personal relationship with each client and our devotion to providing the strongest legal care...

Prior to becoming an Attorney I served one term as the President of a local labor union with about 150 members. About 3 years later I assisted in negotiating a labor contract for the same Union. I have worked as an attorney for over 19 years in many different areas of the law. For a sample of my work you may wish to read a matter which I worked on identified as City of Akron vs Holland Oil Company where I was successful in limiting the application of the Ohio Criminal Statute concerning Organizational Liability against my corporate client...

John D. Clark is proud to help his clients in his solo law practice. John's law practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, charitable planning, elder law, and business law. Previously, he was a director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA. He is a member of the American College of Trusts & Estates Counsel (ACTEC).

Jerry founded his boutique law firm in 1981, in Canton, Ohio, continuing a 48-year career dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses accomplish their legal goals.

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,...

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...

Marque Carey is an attorney with over 11 years of experience in bankruptcy law. His practice focus is on consumer and business bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. Marque has handled hundreds of cases as both a Trustee and Debtors counsel. In 2011 Marque was appointed as a Chapter 7 Trustee in the Western District of Kentucky. In addition to his extensive experience as a Trustee, Marque has 13 years' experience as a bankruptcy attorney. As a debtor's attorney he has experienced a multitude of scenarios and has the skillset to address those confidently. Marque values open and frequent communication with...

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.