Martin Business Lawyers

Attorney James A. Giles has been serving the legal needs of the people of Knox County, Ohio since 1981. Mr. Giles is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to the people of Mount Vernon and Knox County, protecting the family, and the rights of the accused. His office is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, next door to the Knox County Courthouse. Mr. Giles is also associated with ACS Title & Closing Services of Knox County, a full-service Real Estate Title Insurance Agency.

Morgan is an Associate attorney at The Giles Law Group: www.gileslaw.com

I am an attorney, arbitrator and mediator with expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, and business disputes. I have litigated and served as a neutral in hundreds of cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes. AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1994, signifying the highest standard of legal abilities and professional ethics and conduct. Member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio, the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association, serving as an employment, construction and commercial arbitrator, a member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council...

Before Michael formed Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, he practiced for many years as a personal injury attorney in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout Michael's entire legal career his sole focus has been on creating the best possible legal experience for each and every client. As a founding partner of Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, Michael has personally directed the settlements of hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients. Michael is extremely active in various community charities and formerly served as a board member for the Montgomery County Heart Association. He also serves as a trustee for the...

Chad Hoover Herrnstein was born and raised near Akron, Ohio. Growing up, his father John Herrnstein worked alongside his grandfather (Orval Hoover) at Hoover, Heydorn, & Herrnstein Co. LPA – a law firm in Cuyahoga Falls. From an early age, Chad knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his family and become an attorney. Chad Hoover Herrnstein received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Homeland Security, from The University of Akron in 2012. He continued his education at The University of Akron School of Law. Chad finished law school in the top 10% of...

Evin was born and raised in Celina, Ohio. He graduated from Celina High School in 2011, and went on to the Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's and Law Degrees. After law school, Evin served as a law fellow and senior research associate with the Ohio State University Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program. One of Evin's main responsibilities was to research how the law affects farmers and landowners, and then educate farmers and landowners through factsheets, blog posts, live presentations, podcasts, and more. He also assisted with the undergraduate Agribusiness Law course at Ohio State. Evin began his career...

Melvyn E. Resnick earned his undergraduate degree in Business and Accounting with honors from Ohio University. He was awarded his law degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law and admitted to the Bar in 1966. Mr. Resnick is a member of the Lake County Bar Association. He is a past president of Tau Epsilon Rho Law Fraternity. He is licensed to practice in all Ohio courts as well as U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, since 1968 and the U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit. Mr. Resnick's practice emphasizes real estate, commercial litigation, general business, corporate banking, estate...

Martin Bielat LLC was founded on the idea of providing valuable legal solutions for environmental and real estate issues. The firm, started in 2019 by Martin Bielat, Esq., focuses on two key areas of law – environmental and real estate – but also takes clients in a wide variety of other practice areas like collections, business management, and estate planning.

Nestled in the innovative Cleveland-Marshall Solo Practice Incubator near Playhouse Square, Martin Bielat LLC prides itself on working conjunctively with its clients in order to illuminate the best solution. The firm recognizes that all cases are unique and that sometimes arriving...

Providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and small businesses in the greater Cleveland area. Areas of practice include divorce and dissolution, small business, probate and estate planning, personal injury, and general civil law

I am experienced in the following types of litigation: consumer protection, foreclosure, commercial litigation, collections, corporate disputes, criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, appellate advocacy and also practices in the area of corporate law. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cuyahoga County Bar Association. I am an active member of St. Adalbert’s Church in Berea, and was a member of the St. Adalbert’s Parish Council from 2009-2015. I am a member of the Lawyers Guild of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 107, a member of the Middleburg Heights...

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Mr. Kraus graduated from Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia) in 1981 with a B.A. in Political Science. He received his law degree in 1984 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (Cleveland, Ohio). He practiced law in a small family firm, Kraus & Kraus, from 1984 until 2000. In 2000, Mr. Kraus joined Dworken & Bernstein as an associate attorney and in July 2003, was made a partner in the firm. He has been a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Florida Bar. Mr. Kraus has also served as a mediator with...

As a property tax attorney, Robert (“Kip”) has extensive experience in the area of property tax litigation, and related matters. For nearly 25 years, he has handled property tax matters in all 88 Ohio counties and in various jurisdictions throughout the country. In addition, Kip has represented clients in civil, business and family law disputes inclusive of litigating cases and arguing appeals in the Courts of Common Pleas, Appellate District Courts, Federal District Courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Recently, Kip successfully argued and established legal precedent in favor of Ohio taxpayers in Groveport Madison Local Schools Bd. of...

Alex has represented private and publicly- traded companies and non-profit organizations of all sizes, as well as their owners, in litigation along the entire spectrum of business disputes: commercial and contract, real estate, shareholder and partnership, broker-dealer, employment, unfair competition, and many others.

Steve Petras practices international business transactions as a partner in the Business Practice Group. He has facilitated commercial and corporate transactions in most countries throughout the world. When representing companies seeking to expand operations in foreign jurisdictions or in business transactions with parties from different countries, Steve seeks to create effective and efficient corporate and tax structures and enforceable agreements in the multiple jurisdictions involved. Furthermore, he advises on the compliance of the business activities and the parties with the applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Steve has deep experience representing clients in the manufacturing and technology industries,...

My practice is predominantly consumer bankruptcy and tax law. In addition to being a lawyer, I'm a certified public accountant, this allows me to assist clients with the complex interactions of the law and taxes. I have an undergraduate accounting degree, an MBA and a law degree. I'm in solo practice, I work with my clients directly. You will not be relegated to working with a secretary or an assistant.

Lisa Owings graduated from The University of Akron School of Law with her Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Intellectual Property. Lisa Owings practices primarily in debt defense. Attorney Owings is licensed in Ohio, Nebraska, North Dakota, Missouri, New Jersey, Utah, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Carolina.

Patrick J. D'Andrea currently represents numerous landowners and small businesses in the Ohio Utica and Marcellus Shale Oil and Gas play including leases and leasing, amending existing leases, pipeline agreements and rights of way, oil and gas mineral sales, location agreements and much more. He has been involved in Business and Personal Injury cases and litigation for over 30 years. He has represented many fortune 500 companies in the Oil and Gas and Real Estate Development aspects of his business. He has litigated hundreds of business and personal injury cases. Previous: Director of Development, Summit County, Ohio, Akron City Councilman...

After graduating from John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, cum laude, Mr. Triscaro passed the Ohio and Florida bar exams, and was admitted to practice law in both states the same year. While attending law school Mr. Triscaro earned the Spangenberg Trial Practice Award, and CALI Excellence for the Future Award in trial advocacy.

Joseph J. Triscaro has a general legal practice with particular emphasis in civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, probate and personal injury. During his legal career he has also practiced in a wide variety of other areas. He has years of experience in...

David Lash has been a lifelong resident of the Cleveland Heights/Beachwood, Ohio area. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and attended college at Ohio University, majoring in psychology. After graduation from Ohio University, David worked his way through Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and became a licensed attorney November 4, 1977. David has been practicing law for more than 33 years. He developed a robust general law practice assisting clients with their legal concerns. His principal areas of practice include foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, divorce/custody/domestic relations, personal injury, and criminal/traffic/municipal court law. He also does...

Rachel is a Cleveland native who holds a B.A. from Miami University, M.S. from Syracuse University, and J.D. from Cleveland State University. She has over a decade of experience in various aspects of real estate law and litigation. She has successfully represented the interests of clients before Boards of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commissions, and City Councils; represented mortgage and other lien holders in foreclosure litigation; and represented clients in contractor, construction defect litigation and other property-related disputes. Rachel has extensive experience working with condominiums, homeowners associations, and homeowners in all aspects of community association law. She also works...

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...

Hugh Berkson who is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, obtained a business degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and is a 1994 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Barristers and received both the American Jurisprudence Award, (National Mock Trial) in 1993 and the Jonathan M. Ault Mock Trial Prize for 1993-1994. Hugh later served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the CWRU School of Law, where he taught trial practice from 1995-2004.

I have been in the practice of law for over two decades and have clients all over the United States and some overseas. I have years of jury trial experience against all kinds of opposing parties from multi-billion dollar corporations to the local county prosecutor's office. I am a member of the prestigious million dollar advocates forum which less than 1% of all trial lawyers are members of, and I have prevailed in litigation against companies such as big three auto manufacturers, steel makers, nuclear materials providers, and won cases against corporate giants like Kellog Brown and Root (KBR)and Halliburton....

David J. Michalski spent nearly 20 years as a commercial litigation attorney and partner at one of Cleveland's largest and most-respected law firms before forming his own firm, The Michalski Law Firm, LLC. David represents individuals and companies in all types of business, employment, real estate and investment-related disputes.

Attorney Andrea C. Kryszak has been practicing law for more than ten years at Kryszak & Associates, which is formerly known as Lessing & Kryszak; the Law Offices of Robert E. Lessing, Jr.; and Lessing & White & Roig. She focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, Real Estate and Small Business law. Ms. Kryszak's commitment to the community is manifested by her involvement with the Lorain County Bar Association as a member of the Executive Committee (Vice President), the New Lawyer Committee (Chairperson), the Fee Arbitration Panel and the Judicial...

Attorney Jeffery S. Brown served his country in the United States Marine Corp after graduating high school. In 1997 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 2001, he graduated from the Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan with his Juris Doctor. He is a member of the Lorain County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.

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,...

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....

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.