Todd B. Kotler

Todd B. Kotler

Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd.
  • Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Ohio
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Since 1999 I have labored to establish divorce settlements that are firm but fair and parenting-time schedules that work. Relocating and long-distance parenting plans. I resolve high-conflict situations, protective orders, and deal with parental alienation. I also have litigated a number of high value cases in both Summit and Stark Counties.

My firm also has handled a great number of high value transactions involving mineral rights, land leases and easements with energy companies. We have done joint ventures, partnerships, S corporations, LLCs, commercial and industrial developments, condominium developments or conversions and office building sales and purchases. Likewise, I have drafted construction contracts, lease negotiation and preparations, loan workouts and foreclosures as well as sale and purchase contracts.

Notably, I am among a handful of Ohio Attorneys who practice special education law. My focus in this area is on the parents of special needs children. I aid them in ensuring that these children receive the free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that each child is guaranteed under state and federal law.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Education Law
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
    Energy, Oil & Gas Law
    Utilities
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hebrew: Spoken
Professional Experience
Attorney
Arnold, Gruber, & Haren, Ltd.
- Current
Owner - Attorney
Todd Kotler, Attorney at Law
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Education
University of Akron School of Law
J.D. (1998) | Law
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Honors: Abramson Scholarship
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Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar
Member
Current
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Stark County Bar Association
member
- Current
Activities: Member of Family Law, Real Estate and Community Relations Committees. Co-chaired 2017 Real Estate Law Seminar
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Publications
Articles & Publications
ETHICS FOR OHIO TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS AND ATTORNEYS
Stark County Bar Association
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
National Business Institute
Ohio Special Education Law - Course Materials
National Business Institute
UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA)
National Business Institute
E-Commerce; The Tidal Wave of Change
Akron Bar Association, Examiner
Speaking Engagements
ETHICS FOR OHIO TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS AND ATTORNEYS, Real Estate Seminar, Canton, Ohio
Stark County Bar Association
https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/Ohio-Special-Education-Law/Course-Book/75791CDR?N=0&searchTerm=kotler
UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT (IDEIA), Ohio Special Education Law, Youngstown, Ohio
National Business Institute
https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/Ohio-Special-Education-Law/Course-Book/75791CDR?N=0&searchTerm=kotler
Ethics and Technology - Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Net, Legal Technology Seminar, Independence, Ohio
National Business Institute
Safety Disclosures and State and Federal Record Keeping Laws, School Safety Law, Fairlawn, Ohio
National Business Institute
Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law 2013, Fairlawn, Ohio
National Business Institute
Certifications
Domestic Relations Mediator
Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College Training
Websites & Blogs
Website
Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd.
Legal Answers
151 Questions Answered
Q. I am finally filing for divorce based on abuse, and theft. Would it be pointless to file alimony? I was used and abused.
A: Your story is incredibly sad and it sounds like you will be better off without this guy. You should contact an attorney in your area to represent you as you present complex facts. Generally, everything you bring into a marriage remains your separate property. Any bills you paid and incurred during your marriage are marital debt. Spousal support may be a factor but this is heavily fact dependent (on duration of marriage and the income / resources of the parties) and should be analyzed by a lawyer familiar with the Domestic Relations court in your county.
Q. would a custodial parent be able to cancel vists if you have a court ordered agreement ?
A: A parent doing this in the above described situation does so at their own peril. The parent who is being prevented from exercising would have the facts where they could file a motion to have custodial parent Show Cause why they should not be held in contempt for obstructing the parenting time.
Q. in my history class we are doing a assignment about Christianity in the Middle Ages sep of school and state
A: Not unless the teacher is proselytizing that a particular church is the ONLY true religion.

Teaching history without talking about the broad influence of religion on the spread of political, scientific, and sociological thought would not be very effective. How does one teach the history of Europe and the Near East without talking about the crusades for example? Pay attention to your teacher, perhaps you will learn something.
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Arnold, Gruber, & Haren, Ltd.
Canton
4580 Stephen Circle, Suite 100
Canton, OH 44718
Telephone: (330) 497-2886
Cell: (330) 777-0065
Fax: (330) 777-0065
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 AM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: by appointment at other times.