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Anthony Auten
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Family and Divorce
College of William and Mary
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Bret Jordan
Portage County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Criminal Defense
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
For over 29 years, Mr. Jordan has dedicated his practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He has represented clients charged with a felony in Cuyahoga County, Portage County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Ashtabula County, Summit County, Erie County and other counties across the State of Ohio. Mr. Jordan also represents individuals accused of Federal Law violations such as: drug trafficking, conspiracy, tax evasion, theft, bank robbery and failure to report as a sex offender. He has practiced in the United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, United States District...
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Tad Hoover
Summit County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Akron School of Law
Tad has focused extensively on Domestic Relations matters. In this role, Tad has counseled clients through high asset divorce cases, domestic custody and visitation matters, out-of-state and foreign custody disputes, and has successfully both brought and defended contempt actions and civil protection orders. Tad has handled both high asset divorce cases from the inception to completion at trial, and has also successfully minimized court involvement for his clients through negotiating advantageous settlements.
Along with developing his Domestic Relations practice, Tad has also gained considerable experience as a trial lawyer in criminal and traffic matters. Tad is experienced in negotiating desirable plea...
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Jodi R. Smilack
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The John Marshall Law School
Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Domestic Relations, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Writing, Trials, and Prenuptial Agreements. Strong legal professional graduated from The John Marshall Law School.
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James Ickes
Summit County, OH Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Ohio State University - Columbus
Attorney James (Jim) Ickes is an experienced attorney spending the last 20 years in northeast Ohio representing clients in the areas of family law and divorce, with an emphasis on complex custody matters, and civil litigation. Jim is also an information security and privacy professional, holding an HCISPP (Health Care Information Security & Privacy Practitioner).
Jim is a founding member of the firm ICKES\HOLT and is committed to the principle that the practice of law, at its core, is about solving problems. Jim is driven to provide pragmatic, timely, and well-articulated solutions to the many challenges confronting his clients.
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Elizabeth A. Warren
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Capital University Law School
Family law issues are stressful to deal with. Whether you are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute or both, I am here to help. I have been through the process myself, so I know how important it is to have a steadfast advocate by your side.
When you are faced with divorce, or custody issues everything can change – we know that at Elizabeth A. Warren, Esq. LLC. We focus on advocating for you and your rights, you can focus on your family. Don’t get overwhelmed worrying about your court case. We will walk with you step...
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Shannon G. Thatcher
Richland County, OH Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Capital University
Attorney Shannon G. Thatcher is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District Court of Ohio. Her practice focuses on family and domestic law and estate planning. She is a member the Ohio State Bar Association, the Richland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Thatcher is based out of Mansfield, Ohio.
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Douglas Dale Jones
Stark County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning 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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Michael Brandon Washington
Stark County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Akron School of Law
More than 20 years experience finding solutions to legal problems.
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Rachel Lynn Smick
Summit County, OH Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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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Daniel R. Gurtner
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
Capital University Law School
Gurtner Law, LLC is a law firm located in Columbus, OH dedicated to serving the legal needs of people with issues related to divorce/domestic relations/family law as well as consumer bankruptcy and probate.
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Robert Bergman
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Capital University Law School
I am the chief integral element of the Bergman and Yiangou Law firm. I received my BA from the Ohio State University in 1966, and my JD (Juris Doctor) from Capital University Law School in 1970. I spent a year as an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation Section. I have been in private practice since 1972. I am a member of the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations, and a Trustee for the CEC (Consumer Education Coalition).
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James S. Sweeney
Delaware County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Capital University Law School
James S. Sweeney is the founder and managing member of James Sweeney Law, LLC. A native of Central Ohio, James was born in Columbus and grew up in Marysville.
Prior to starting his own practice, James worked at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. While in law school, he also worked at the Reynoldsburg City Attorney’s Office, where he served as a Prosecutor at the Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court, and also worked at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He formerly served as the Village Solicitor of Alexandria, Ohio.
Prior to attending law school, James lived for several years in...
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William Geary
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(614) 289-1227
155 W Main St
Suite 101 Waterford Tower
Columbus, OH 43215
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Ohio Northern University
William L. Geary has been a practicing attorney since 1979. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, and was the recipient of numerous awards during his time there. Not long after graduation, he founded Law Offices of William L. Geary in Columbus Ohio, and began serving his community as a dedicated divorce and family law attorney.
Mr. Geary has helped countless people through sensitive and emotionally-charged legal matters. He works closely with his clients and works tirelessly to achieve the outcome that will serve their best interests. Due to his dedication, open communication, and record of...
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Erika M. Smitherman
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
Capital University
Erika M. Smitherman was born in Norwalk, Ohio and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in both English and Philosophy. Ms. Smitherman remains active in the Ohio State Alumni Association. After graduating from Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman furthered her studies at Capital University Law School. After graduating from Capital in May 2000, she was sworn into the Ohio Bar in November 2000. ?Ms. Smitherman began employment at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section and later, she simultaneously...
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Jennifer M. Wolfe
Meigs County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(800) 327-6050
216 East Main Street, Suite 200
Post Office Box 72
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Family, Criminal Defense, Energy and Medical Malpractice
West Virginia University College of Law
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Norman Ogilvie Jr
Fairfield County, OH Family Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Ms. Merisa K. Bowers
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Jason F. Barr
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Capital University Law School
Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.
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Robert L Caplan
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Capital University Law School
I help been helping people and families in the Columbus Ohio and surrounding areas for more than 23 years. I will personally handle your case from start to finish, explaining each step of the process so you know what to expect. You deserve quality representation at a fair price. Why pay more than you should?
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Andrew Main Parker
Medina County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Traffic Tickets
The University of Toledo College of Law
For nearly fifteen years Andrew's practice has focused primarily on divorce, child custody, child support, serious felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/OVI, drafting complex trusts, and general litigation. Andrew is known for his tough, but compassionate demeanor that instills confidence in his clients and puts them at ease.
Andrew gained admission to the Ohio State Bar Association after graduating from Law School at the University of Toledo in 2003. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University.
Andrew is a past president of the Medina County Bar Association and has previously served as the association’s president-elect, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Andrew is a...
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Jennifer Adrienne Nielsen
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ohio State University - Columbus
As a tough but compassionate attorney, I bring a unique set of skills to family law cases. I understand how difficult facing divorce, child custody disputes, or domestic violence can be, and am dedicated to providing each of my clients with zealous, caring representation throughout every stage of their case. I am committed to making myself available to address the needs of my clients and answer their questions, and will work hard for the most positive result in your case.
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John Raymond Crilly
Medina County, OH Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
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Michael J. Wartko
Summit County, OH Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mr. Wartko was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He attended high school at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, Ohio before entering the political science program at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. While at the university, Mr. Wartko was a member of the mock trial program and an executive council member of the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, Mr. Wartko attended Western Michigan University's, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, Mr. Wartko interned for a family law practice, where he first gained an interest in the area of...
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Abbie Obenour
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, 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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Arianna Atkins
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The University of Toledo College of Law
I am a Columbus area attorney serving Franklin and the surrounding counties. My practice focuses primarily on Domestic Relations issues, including Child Custody, Divorce, Dissolution, and Adoption.
I have always had a strong interest in helping people and easing their burden in stressful situations. I find great fulfillment in being able to provide my clients a shoulder to lean on during stressful times as well as guidance in navigating the often confusing legal system. I work tirelessly to protect the best interests of my clients and obtain the best results for their case. I love...
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Larry Steven Hayman
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Education and Employment
Ohio State University - Columbus
Larry S. Hayman is a Principal and Founder of Hayman Law, LLC and is admitted to practice law before all state courts and agencies in the State of Ohio as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He has significant litigation experience in a wide variety of forums across the state. Indeed, Mr. Hayman has successfully tried cases in court, presented cases on appeal, and represented clients in numerous adminstrative proceedings before, among others, the Ohio Elections Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, State Employment Relations Board, and the U.S. Equal...
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Philip M. Collins
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Ohio State University - Columbus
While providing the personal attention of a small firm, our experience, knowledge of the law, qualified/trained staff, and cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. We use prompt, effective communication and action to assist individuals and small businesses in resolving their legal needs. We keep clients advised in all phases of their legal issues, including planning, strategies, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We utilize a network of affiliated professional consultants, including other attorneys, to provide our clients with specialized counsel in a wide variety of legal matters.
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Joshua Bedtelyon
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Attorney Joshua Bedtelyon grew up in Louisville, KY and earned a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School in Columbus, OH . He has been a Partner at Soroka & Associates since 2014, and acts as the lead attorney on domestic cases. He also has extensive experience working on cases related to civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury, and traffic violations.
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Charles Douglas Lynch
Richland County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Ohio Northern University
Charles Lynch is a compassionate Ohio family law attorney with 40 years of experience helping people through these complex and frequently emotional times in their lives. His practice areas include adoption, mediation, divorce and separation agreements, estate planning, trusts, custodial arrangements, and more.
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Chad Hoover Herrnstein
Summit County, OH Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Akron School of Law
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...
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Thomas L Erb Jr
Medina County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
As the founding attorney of Erb Legal LLC, Thomas L. Erb, Jr. has dedicated his practice to representing Medina residents and their families in a variety of cases under Ohio law, including family law, juvenile law, estate planning, criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
Attorney Erb graduated from Case Western Reserve Law School in 2012 and was admitted to the State Bar of Ohio shortly after. Today, Tom’s practice covers clients from Medina and Wayne Counties.
You trust Attorney Erb to protect you and your family’s legal interests in cases like divorce, parentage, child custody, adoption, juvenile law, estate planning, probate, misdemeanor...
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Daniel Picketts
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Massachusetts School of Law
Associate Attorney Daniel Picketts is returning to his home of Ohio after completing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Having left Ohio after enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2007, Daniel has traveled around the world gaining various skills along the way. Daniel excelled in the Marine Corps displaying a natural talent for inspiring and leading Marines. He was selected for leadership roles over his peers at every opportunity presented, including a combat meritorious promotion while deployed to Afghanistan. Daniel ended his enlistment with the rank of Sergeant, a feat rarely attained in the first four-year...
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Samantha S. Knapp
Portage County, OH Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Attorney Samantha Knapp earned a Juris Doctor from The University of Toledo College of Law. While maintaining a commendable GPA OF 3.5, she demonstrated exceptional legal acumen by earning a place in the prestigious Order of Barristers. The pursuit of excellence continued as she actively participated in the Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Moot Court Competition, showcasing her prowess as a talented lawyer and forceful court advocate.
Dedicated to public service, Attorney Knapp volunteered at the Toledo Divorce Clinic, providing valuable assistance to those in need. This commitment to community service was underscored by her certifications as a Certified Mediator...
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Kyle D. Tisdale
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Originally from Akron, Ohio. Graduated from Lake High School in 2011 playing baseball and soccer while doing legal studies and mock trial while in school.
Graduated from Ohio Dominican in 2015 after playing four years of baseball as mainly a catcher. Majored in Criminal Justice and Political Science while also doing half of my MBA credits while there.
Then went back home and graduated from Akron Law School in 2018 collecting the other half of my MBA credits and receiving my Juris Doctorate.
Passed the bar on the first attempt and was sworn in November 2018.
Worked for an elder law firm in Centerburg,...
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John George Galasso
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
I am committed to providing you with top notch legal support. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I will fight for you! I have a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for my clients.
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Carl McCoy
Licking County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
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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Pamela Walker Makowski
Franklin County, OH Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Seth Smith
Licking County, OH Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Campbell Law School
Born and raised in Licking County, Attorney Seth Smith earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. On return to Ohio, Seth interned in the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office where he discovered his passion was actually for criminal defense. Since pursuing private practice, Seth has represented numerous clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors and federal crimes. Seth also regularly practices in Franklin County Domestic Relations and Licking County Domestic Relations court representing clients in complicated custody battles, divorces, and other family issues....
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Nicholas William Yaeger
Franklin County, OH Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Divorce and Employment
Capital University Law School
I started my legal career in Columbus by clerking for a prominent firm in 1996. Shortly thereafter, while working my way through undergraduate studies, I attended Capital University Law School where I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I worked for two large firms in Columbus until I settled in with a practice located in Dublin for numerous years. After wanting more freedom to handle cases the way I felt best for my clients, I decided to start my own firm. I know have the freedom to spend the time necessary to make sure...