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Todd B. Kotler
Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd.
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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
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Hebrew: Spoken
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Arnold, Gruber, & Haren, Ltd.
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- 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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Awards
- Class of 2022 OSBF Fellow
- Ohio State Bar Foundation
- The Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellows are an elite group of attorneys who volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to advance the law and build a better justice system through community service efforts and philanthropic gifts to the Foundation.
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar
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- Stark County Bar Association
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- 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.
Do I need another parent's permission to change the last name of my child?
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206 Questions Answered
- Q. My husband is having a affair and has my wifi hacked. Which allows hm to hack my phone also
- A: You need to hire an attorney who specializes in family relations law and regularly practices in your county. There is no magic bullet that the lawyers here can give you that will substitute for getting your own representation. If you wish to prove what you have alleged you will also need to hire an expert to explore everything you allege your husband has done and explain it in a report and perhaps testimony before the court. Good luck.
- Q. If a kid has time with their dad and agrees to let the mom have the kid during his time can he later go back on the deal
- A: Technically, it is the court Order that controls where the child where children should be if the parties cannot agree. That being said, having had a written agreement to a one time alteration does complicate the situation. The facts you describe will not likely give you the ability to successfully file a motion, though. Perhaps, your parenting plan includes A provision to use a mediator in the event that you and the other parent cannot agree. This case sounds like a perfect situation for mediating. It is unlikely you could get a date for a contested hearing prior to Christmas with less than a month to go. The other thing that you might do is have your custody attorney review your agreement, ... Read More
- Q. Can a school place you in Special Education without parental consent?
- A: A school can place a child in special education, without parental consent. However, they need to give the parent prior written notice and if the parent does not consent they need to take the matter to an administrative procedure called Educational Due Process Hearing. There the school district must demonstrate to an Independent Hearing Officer that the child needs specially designed instruction.
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