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Gerald Lee Baker
Stark County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus
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.
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Philip Willette
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business and Estate Planning
University of Baltimore School of Law
PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW IN OHIO SINCE 1976.
LAW PRACTICE LIMITED TO ESTATE PLANNING AND REPRESENTING SMALL BUSINESSES IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS
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Jacintha Kraft Balch
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
Jacintha Kraft Balch is an Ohio Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, holds the highest Martindale Hubbell AV rating available to any lawyer, and has been named as one of Central Ohio's Top Lawyers in C.E.O. Magazine. She founded Balch Law in 1991. The firm's practice is dedicated to providing large firm experience with small firm attention.
She is a member of The Columbus Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, has served on the Columbus Jewish Foundation's Professional Advisory Board and as a Board Member of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education...
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Carl Duane Sherrets
Montgomery County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Abbie Obenour
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
As a founding and managing partner of a women-owned law firm, attorney Abbie Obenour is particularly interested in efficient practice management, networking strategies for attorneys, women in the profession, and mentorship.
Areas of Practice
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Adoption
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Guardian Ad Litem
Education
– Capital University Law School
Honors: Order of the Curia
Honors: Felicia Beth Nektirz Juvenile
Law Fellow with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
Honors: Dean’s Award for Public Service
Concentration: Family Law
– The Ohio State University
Master of Public Health
Honors: University FellowshipConcentration:
Health Behavior Health Promotion
– The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude
Honors: College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence...
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Erika Flynn Apelis
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erika provides estate planning counsel to families and assists families in various aspects of elder law, including long term care planning and Medicaid planning. Erika has now translated that global experience into advocating for and counseling individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Erika received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2005 and her J.D. from the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2009. She is an active member of the Latvian community, participating in various local and national Latvian social and cultural organizations. She resides locally with her family in Chagrin Falls,...
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Lonnie Richard Lutz
Lucas County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Toledo
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Andrea Christine Kryszak
Lorain County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University
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...
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Christopher T. Gasper
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Attorney Christopher T. Gasper is a full-service lawyer dedicated to handling complex matters related to probate, elder law, guardianships, estate planning, Medicaid issues, and real estate matters, among others. He proudly serves clients throughout Dublin, Powell, and Franklin County, offering fast response times and devoted advocacy. Through creative case solutions and tireless service, he is ready to handle clients’ legal needs. He is also well-versed in the latest technology and because of this, offers affordable solutions without the overhead. To learn more about Attorney Gasper’s practice, or to schedule your initial consultation, call Gasper Legal today.
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Brian Shonk
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Elder, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Boston College Law School
A Practice Focused on Business & Banking
Mr. Shonk represents businesses and banks with regard to financial, organizational and general business planning matters including:
Business, banking and credit rights disputes
Employment and labor law
Bankruptcy
Acquisitions
Mergers
Business reorganizations
Estate planning
Trusts
Probate
An Experienced and Trusted Advisor
Mr. Shonk’s focus on financial matters and business affairs has allowed him to be the trusted advisor to families and individuals who seek his services on estate planning, trusts and probate matters.
His articles on labor law have been published in law journals. Mr. Shonk has presented continuing legal education seminars on various bankruptcy and mechanic’s lien issues to both trade organizations and outside attorney...
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Douglas Roger Jackson
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
Douglas R. Jackson is the founding firm member of Jackson & Curtin with office locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. He received a B. A. degree, cum laude, from Ohio University. Mr. Jackson received his M.B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. degree from Captial University. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, former chairman of the American Cancer Planned Giving Council, and is a member of the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisory Group
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Geoffrey Scott Kunkler
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Geoffrey Kunkler joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2014 and has been a Partner since 2018. His practice is centered around estate planning for individuals and business owners, as well as asset protection planning for retirees. He focuses primarily on the areas of estate planning, elder protection, estate administration, charitable and philanthropic planning and special needs planning. He also has extensive experience in conducting educational seminars on legal topics related to his expertise.
Professional Accolades
Education
Geoff received his bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and master’s degree (M.A.) from Case Western Reserve University and his law degree (J.D.) from The Ohio State University...
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Erin R. Kick
Ashland County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
University of Akron
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Gregory Port
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
Attorney Gregory Port actively practices law in the areas of elder law, life care Medicaid planning, probate, estate planning and real estate. His experience and core values are the cornerstones of Port Legal as a specialized advocate for your interests.
Port Legal was formed to provide highly professional, valuable, and skilled legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. Our focus areas include: real estate, probate, estate planning, Medicaid, and elder care. If you're seeking guidance on issues in any of these areas of specialty, we have the knowledge and experience required to answer your questions.
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Rose M. Mock
Lucas County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(419) 214-0204
Ottawa Hills Shopping Center
4334 W. Central Ave. Suite 203
Toledo, OH 43615
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Family and Probate
Rose M. Mock is a licensed social worker, attorney and a former prosecutor.
Rose brings a unique mix of compassion, understanding and experience that is unmatched. Licensed in Ohio and Michigan.
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Timothy Robert Alley
Wood County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business and Estate Planning
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Michael Sandwisch
Ottawa County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Jacob N Frizado
Lucas County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Elder, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Toledo
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Ms. Raenell Nagel
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Boston University School of Law
Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2012, Ms. Nagel has more than 20 years of relevant experience, including roles in a wide variety of non-profit organizations and government agencies. Committed to helping families through individualized estate planning, family law, and elder law services, particularly with respect to special needs trusts and charitable gifts, Raenell also serves the nonprofit and small business communities through expert and affordable legal services. In establishing a private practice, Nagel & Dougherty LLC, Ms. Nagel carefully chose her areas of focus in estate planning, elder law, and nonprofit and small business law to reflect...
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Bradley Wrightsel
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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James Forrest Lentz
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Amy Dawn Himmelrick
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Capital University Law School and Capital University Law School
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Russell Clark Golowin J.D., LL.M.
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School and Capital University Law School
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David Anthony Myers
Lorain County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Elder
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Attorney David A. Myers has been lawyering in northern Ohio for more than three decades; the first 25 as a solo practitioner, and the last seven as a partner at Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dave has been a Certified Elder Law Attorney* for nearly 20 years, and is one of fewer than 25 Ohio lawyers holding that certification. He counsels older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. Dave has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers multiple times, in Best Lawyers in America annually since 2006, and he holds the highest rating in...
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Katherine a.w. Gallagher
Wayne County, OH Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Katherine has been a lawyer for 20 years, and has been a practicing transactional attorney for her entire legal career.
Focusing her practice primarily on probate and estate planning (wills/trusts and other important planning documents), Katherine also has substantial experience with contract drafting, evictions (landlord side), business formation and representation, collections, and political subdivisions.
Katherine does not handle criminal or domestic matters, but suggests you contact the Wayne County Ohio Bar Association or the Akron Bar Association for a referral if that type of assistance is needed.
Katherine does her best to be the kind of lawyer she'd like to...
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James A. Vargo
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
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Jeremy M. Nicholas
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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Brian Richard McGraw
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Margaret Karl
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
I am Attorney Margaret T. Karl. Clients usually call me Margie. In seeking the legal services of an attorney, people will consider any number of qualifications. Please allow me to share mine with you along with a little about myself. After graduating from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, I completed my graduate studies at the University of Akron’s School of Law and received my Juris Doctor (also known as professional) degree. I live with my family in Olmsted Falls and maintain my practice in Berea, Ohio. While I provide a range of legal services,...
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Jeffrey Allan Griffith
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(888) 488-7878
First Merchants Bank Building, Suite 210
3650 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Stephen Craig Predieri
Licking County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
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John Thomas
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
John P. Thomas concentrates his practice in the areas of probate and estate litigation, elder law, estate and trust planning and administration. He has been named a 2010 Rising Star in Ohio Super Lawyers, and received the Ohio State Bar Foundation 2015 Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under in District 18.
He formerly served as Treasurer of The Association of Specialists in Aging, which promotes the well-being of older persons in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties. He is a past Board member of the Boston College Alumni Association in Cleveland, and a member of the St. Ignatius High...
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Larry Barker
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
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Gregory DuPont
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Treisa L. Fox
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
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Edward John Klatka
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Thomas Calvin Wood
Franklin County, OH Elder Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
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Stacey Ganor
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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Elizabeth L. Perla
Cuyahoga County, OH Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Elizabeth L. Perla is the owner and attorney with The Perla Law Firm, LLC where her main areas of practice are estate planning, elder law, probate, and family law. She has an overall client rating on Martindale.com of 5.0 out of 5.0. She is a frequent speaker for local groups as well as NBI at continual education seminars on issues of estate planning and probate. Elizabeth served on the Steering Committee for the Young Lawyer’s section of NAELA, the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Elizabeth is a member of the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law sections of the...
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Mark C. Pirozzi
Summit County, OH Elder Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate