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Thomas W. Lally
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
University of Akron School of Law
Thomas W. Lally, an experienced trial attorney, has represented individual and business clients for many years in Canton, Stark County, Ohio and the surrounding cities of Massillon and Alliance; and counties of Summit, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Carroll, Ohio.
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Laura M. Nesbitt
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Capital University Law School
Laura M. Nesbitt is an experienced attorney focusing her practice on all aspects of her client's financial matters. These services range from budget analysis and counseling, debt negotiation and settlement, foreclosure defense litigation, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy representation, credit correction following debt resolution, and estate planning. Laura Nesbitt and her firm, The Nesbitt Law Firm are unique in that the advice and expertise focus on the overall needs of the client, long term, rather than a limited, short term solution.
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Christopher Crull
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Bankruptcy
University of Akron School of Law
Chris Crull was born and raised in Indiana. After graduating from high school, Chris enlisted and served in the US Navy from 1986 – 1990, achieving the rank of E-5.
After the Navy, Chris attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Philosophy. From there, Chris attended Kent State University and earned a Master’s Degree in philosophy.
After earning his Master’s Degree, Chris spent several years teaching introductory philosophy classes at Kent State University and at the University of Connecticut. During those years, he also worked as a cabinet...
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Rachel Lynn Smick
Akron, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
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...
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Susan Miller Weaver
Fairview Park, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Cleveland State University
As a Cleveland divorce attorney, Susan M. Weaver has over 30 years of experience in the Northeast Ohio county court systems. This experience, coupled with a prior career in social work has given Susan the insight and sensitivity to understand her client’s needs. Whether you are looking for a divorce attorney, a seasoned child custody advocate, or you simply need help with parenting, visitation and support issues, Susan has the expertise to help you. Divorce and custody battles are emotionally charged issues for everyone involved. Susan is a skilled advocate who can cut through the emotional fog and help you...
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Erin C. Eurenius
Middleburg Heights, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
Cleveland State University
Erin C. Eurenius is delighted to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families at Butcher Elder Law. Her passion for elder law stems from her personal experiences with her grandmother, Helen. Erin’s grandmother helped to raise her while living with the family. Around the age of 84, Helen was diagnosed with dementia and a few short years later suffered from a stroke. Erin watched the repercussions of not planning ahead for these devastating occurrences in life. Erin went to doctor’s visits and hospital calls at 3:00 A.M. and visited the nursing home. She saw the guardianship and Medicaid process...
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Beverly Joy Farlow
Dublin, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Education and Family
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Beverly J. Farlow is the founding and principal attorney of Farlow & Associates. Since 1985, she and her skilled team of attorneys in Dublin have been protecting the rights of their clients. Their decades of in-depth legal experience has equipped them with the tools and knowledge they need to fight for you. Whether you are going through a divorce, need legal assistance as a school employee, or have been accused of a crime, they can handle all that and more. They are exceedingly proficient in a vast range of practice areas and have a long track record of success that...
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Jeffrey David Fish
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Capital University
Jeffrey D. Fish has been providing legal services in Central Ohio since 1991. He is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in Family Relations Law. His practice areas include family law (including adoption, child support, collaborative divorce, custody, dissolution, divorce, prenuptial agreements and visitation) as well as probate matters, and real estate law. He is a Past-President and current board member of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc. He has also had advanced training in interdisciplinary collaborative divorce.
Jeffrey D. Fish promotes collaborative divorce as a better way to terminate a marriage....
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Lindsay K. Nickolls
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
The Nickolls Law Firm, LLC is a Northeast Ohio Family Law Firm dedicated to advocating for families and resolving complicated and unique family issues, including divorce, child custody, alimony, property division, child support, prenuptial agreements, guardian ad litem services, mediation services, and post decree litigation.
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Claire D. Mackey
Lima, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Upon graduation from Allen East High School, Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Denison University and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Claire focuses her practice in family law matters, including divorce/dissolution, child custody, child support and spousal support. Claire is a member of the Allen County Bar Association, Domestic Relations Committee of the Allen County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and a board member for Lima’s Samaritan House. Claire graduated from the 2015 class of the Allen/Lima Leadership program.
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Jonathan Jennings
Kent, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Malone College
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Douglas Dale Jones
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Douglas D. Jones Co., LPA was established in July, 1998 by its founder and owner, Douglas D. Jones, who has had over 34 years of experience in the northeastern Ohio region in a major law firm as well as in private practice.
Our firm's mission is to provide affordable, quality legal services in a timely manner to individuals, families and small businesses with a personal caring approach to their unique legal concerns. With this goal foremost in mind, we are committed to providing the best possible service to meet a wide variety of our clients' most common legal situations. ...
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Dennis Aaron Rathburn
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
My practice has transitioned over the last few years. The largest area of practice is Estate Planning (helping families prepare for a death and minimize legal work needed following a death in their family) and helping families with legal work necessary after a death in their family. It's referred to as "Probate" work. However, with proper planning, it should be referred to as Probate/non-Probate legal work. I have helped families in hundreds of cases from large, complex matters to small non-complex matters. The people that you plan for will likely be your family. We can help you make a plan...
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Gregory Alan Gordillo
Fairview Park, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Employment
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” – M. Gandhi
I was 23, uninsured, and injured on my stagehand job. To fight for getting my hospital bills paid, I hired a lawyer. He inspired me, and for the next seven years, I worked and saved for law school.
When I graduated, a big law firm hired me to fight for businesses in court. But I wanted to fight for employees, and eight years later, I opened my own firm and became a small business owner myself. I learned, however, that lawsuits rarely have real “winners.” Real...
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Benjamin Asebrook
Perrysburg, OH Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
Benjamin joined the law firm of Hanna & Fisher, Napoleon, Ohio, in December 2023. He looks forward to maintaining a very general practice of law in Napoleon, Ohio, and surrounding counties, including Family Law, Criminal Defense Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury Law, Business Relationships Law, Commercial and Contract Law, and Collections Law.
Benjamin worked for Gorman, Veskauf, Henson, & Wineberg law firm during law school, focusing primarily on real property and tort law. He also worked for the Solicitor for the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, focusing on administrative and zoning...
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Daniel Zigray
Maumee, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Toledo
Daniel F. Zigray is the principal attorney for The Zigray Law Office, LLC. The focus of his law practice for many years has been probate litigation. He is an attorney licensed in the State of Ohio since 1991 and became a partner in the firm that came to be Kolb & Zigray. He opened the suburban Toledo law practice of The Zigray Law Office, LLC in Maumee, Ohio to be more accessible and to allow his clients to avoid the hassle of going downtown. The Zigray Law Office, LLC is located in the Arrowhead Park Business Community in Maumee, Ohio....
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Carl McCoy
Newark, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Capital University Law School
I am Carl McCoy, Attorney at Law. I have provided personalized, competent and affordable legal services to residents of central Ohio for more than 30 years. I assist individuals with issues in family law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, personal injury law, and other areas where legal help is needed.
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Jeremy M. Nicholas
New Albany, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Elder
University of Toledo College of Law
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Christopher Orr
New Albany, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Toledo
Christopher is now an experienced trust & estate attorney, with expertise in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. But as a child, Christopher R. Orr was always known as the kid with his nose in a book. This passion for learning was due to Christopher’s parents answering his endless “why?” questions with “look it up and teach us!” The ability to make complicated information logical and then turn around and explain it to others became natural for him even at that young age.
It wasn’t until Christopher was in law school that he was faced with the reality that most attorneys...
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Nannette B. Dean
Dublin, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning and Bankruptcy
Capital University Law School
It is never easy to admit that you need to ask for help.
It is especially difficult when the problems are financial.
At Dean Law Co., LLC, we strive to provide solutions for financial problems that maintain the integrity, dignity, and confidentiality of our clients. Bankruptcy is an incredibly powerful and effective tool for dealing with financial difficulties when the case is handled by competent, credible professionals who are focused on personalizing a result for your specific needs.
Dean Law Co., LLC is a small firm focused on bankruptcy representation of individual and small business debtors in chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter...
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Chris Reel
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Capital University Law School
I am a business, sports and entertainment lawyer as well as a professional sports agent. My firm works closely with growing businesses, sports franchises, production companies, films and other entertainment events to raise capital, protect intellectual property, negotiate key agreements, as well as leverage assets and brand value.
My approach to legal representation is simple: Transparency and honesty. You will have a firm understanding of the entire process, no matter the issue, from start to finish. Due to my flat fee billing structure, I am able to become more like a partner as the fee will not change no matter...
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Jefferson Harvey Massey
Zanesville, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate
Over 40 years of experience in Southeastern Ohio.
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Keith M. Melvin
Zanesville, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Elder
Capital University Law School
I was born in Zanesville and graduated from Maysville High School. I am delighted to have returned to my hometown where I practice in various areas including OVI/DUI (DWI), Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Social Security Disability, Veteran’s Benefits, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio.
I am a proud Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, I was deployed in 2005 as part of Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion. During my deployment in Iraq, I served as a gunner on a personal security detail, and was honored with a combat action badge and a meritorious service medal for my dedication and service. As a...
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John Clark
Canton, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Emory University School of Law
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).
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Erika Flynn Apelis
Cleveland, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, 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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Gerald Lee Baker
Canton, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder 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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Keith Lloyd Faber
Celina, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Ohio State University - Columbus
Keith is a skilled trial lawyer and mediator with experience handling complex cases and receiving favorable verdicts for his clients.
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Marque Carey
Akron, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
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...
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Stephen Frederick Hubbard
Defiance, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Toledo
Steve Hubbard has been a lawyer practicing in Defiance, Ohio since he graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1984. He also received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University in 1981. Steve is a 1977 graduate of Fairview High School in Sherwood, Ohio. Steve is a Co-Founder / Co-Owner and Director of Maumee Valley Title Agency, Inc. since 1995. Maumee Valley Title Agency is a full-service title agency offering real estate closing services, title insurance, title exams and escrow services. Maumee Valley Title Agency...
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Margaret Michele Pauken
Chagrin Falls, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Planning for all the seasons of life.
I provide practical, forward-thinking estate planning services for individuals and families who want assurance that their wishes will be honored and their families will be cared for.
I provide compassionate, wise legal counsel to senior citizens, veterans, and their loved ones who are worried about how to pay for nursing home care without losing everything they have worked for, and who do not want to become a burden to their families.
I provide assistance for families that include loved ones with diminished capacity, who might require special needs trusts, conservatorships, or guardianships.
My practice arose out...
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Richard M. Delzeith
Celina, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Gilmore & Delzeith Co., LPA is a law firm headed by attorneys Matthew L. Gilmore and Richard M. Delzeith. Located in Celina, Ohio, our attorneys provide clients with professional and personalized service that is specific to each individual case. Our solid legal services are backed by countless years of experience and strong educational backgrounds. Proudly Serving Mercer County, Auglaize County, Van Wert County, and Darke County. Appointments Available. Let the knowledgeable and skilled attorneys at Gilmore & Delzeith Co., LPA take care of your legal needs. We practice broadly in many areas of law. Our areas of expertise...
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George Lovett
Tipp City, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus and Ohio State University - Columbus
George H. Lovett is a founding partner of Lovett & Lovett. Mr. Lovett brings years of experience and insight to each case that he handles—unique traits which earned him the title “Best Attorney” in the 1997 Piqua Daily Call “Best of the Best” readership poll. As a certified expert by the Ohio State Bar Association in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Mr. Lovett uses his extensive knowledge to help clients and their families effectively work through legal matters in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, and Medicaid and Nursing Home Planning. Mr. Lovett is also an...
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Nicholas Costaras
Independence, OH Estate Planning Attorney
(440) 613-0439
7100 E Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 280
Independence, OH 44131
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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I am Attorney Nicholas Costaras, your partner in securing your family's financial future and protecting your assets. With over 11 years of expertise in estate planning, business contracts, and real estate law, I am deeply committed to helping families like yours achieve peace of mind and financial security.
Specializations for Family Security:
Comprehensive Estate Planning:
Family is everything, and planning for your family's future is my top priority. I specialize in crafting detailed estate plans, including wills and trusts, ensuring that your legacy is preserved and your family is well cared for in the years to come.
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Rachel Pico
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
(330) 922-4491
Ext. 210
527 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Estate Planning, Appeals, Business and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
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,...
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Denise Marie Cook
Macedonia , OH Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
(216) 236-3605
8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd #68-190
Macedonia , OH 44056
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Cleveland State University
Denise M. Cook is committed to helping her clients navigate the difficult process of domestic relations and family law issues. As such, she strives to provide professional, competent and personal representation of her clients during what, for most people, is the most stressful time in their lives. Her goal is to obtain the best possible result in a timely and cost effective manner.
Attorney Cook has been practicing law for over 10 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law matters. She has practiced in various courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga,...
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Jeff Robert Laybourne
Akron, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
University of Akron School of Law
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...
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Bridget Purdue Riddell
Columbus, OH Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Ohio State University - Columbus
I am dedicated to helping families protect their children and assets while building their legacy. I provide families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan that protects their children, safeguards their wealth, and cements their legacy.
For a flat fee, I create customized plans for each client. This way, I eliminate unexpected attorneys' fees while still delivering the highest quality legal work with integrity. My goal is to provide peace of mind for my clients knowing that their loved ones are safe, and their assets are secure for generations to come.
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Jeffrey Buskirk
Grove City, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Jeffrey E. Buskirk started his practice in 1989 at the current location of 4178 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. The firm currently has four lawyers with each attorney focusing in a separate area of law. We strive to provide quality legal representation at a competitive price. Communication with the client is of the utmost importance.
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Neil Spike
Elyria, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
Neil H. Spike is the owner and principal of The Spike Legal Group, LLC. in Avon, OH. Mr. Spike has been an attorney since 1997, and focuses his practice on estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, asset protection and general business law. He also represents clients in domestic relations matters (with an emphasis on prenuptial agreements and post decree/modifications of custody and support), defense of OVI/DUI and other misdemeanor/traffic related offenses, foreclosure defense and other civil litigation.
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Estate Planning Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University
With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.