Apple Creek Lawyers

Bill Davis, a native of East Liverpool, graduated from the Ohio State University School of Law and immediately joined Aronson and Fineman. By 1986 he had already tried enough personal injury and wrongful death jury trials that he earned certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the State Trial Lawyers Associations of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is a former President of the Columbiana County Bar Association, a former Trustee of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a former Governor of...

At Appiagyei law firm, we are passionate, dynamic, client-focused, and service-oriented toward growth and recognized for excellence in the legal services field. We create a culture of immeasurable value for our clients in the accomplishment of their legal needs through the unique application of innovative, consistent, dependable, and affordable service. Every Client matter, and no case is too big or too small.

Attorney Neuman is the son of Theodore and Edna Neuman and grew up on a farm in Geneva, Ohio. Theodore was a steel worker. Doug was the Valedictorian of the 1970 class of Geneva High School. He graduated from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry and History, and a minor concentration in mathematics. Attorney Neuman graduated from Case Western Reserve University Franklin Thomas Bacchus School of Law in 1977.

Attorney Neuman has been recognized for community service through the United Way, Boy Scouts of America, the Niles Historical Society, Residential Horizons, SCOPE, Niles Rotary, and as an...

Adam Stone was raised in Bucyrus, Ohio and represents criminal defendants all across Crawford County. He graduated cum laude from Wittenberg University and received his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He is a seasoned litigator who has extensive experience trying and winning cases in court. In addition to practicing criminal law, Mr. Stone is actively involved in our local community’s initiatives and activities. Mr. Stone is widely regarded as a dedicated legal advocate by the community and he is passionate about mentoring our society’s youth. He is admitted to practice law in the state of...

A trial attorney with over seventeen years experience in the field of criminal law, Attorney Jeffrey Davis recognized the need for an experienced, skilled and aggressive criminal attorney to defend the rights and interests of individuals, and in 2007, formed Davis Law Offices, a criminal defense firm dedicated to the representation of the accused in Municipal, State and Federal Courts throughout Ohio. A native of the Mahoning Valley, Attorney Davis attended Boardman High School and Youngstown State University. He is a graduate of the prestigious Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he studied law under some of the...

I have always been driven to try and help others. I know that people say this kind of thing all the time. But, honestly, what gets me out of bed in the morning and charged to go to work is knowing that I’m helping clients in a way that can be life-changing for them.

Simply stated, my goal is to help as many people as I can to receive the Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits they deserve. Since this type of service has become increasingly limited at the local Social Security offices, our law firm has dedicated...

Scott has experience litigating a wide variety of cases in federal, state, and military courts. Scott began his legal career as an attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (“JAG Corps”). As a JAG Corps attorney, Scott served as a military prosecutor in Fort Hood, Texas, leading the prosecution of servicemembers for involuntary manslaughter, sexual assault, child abuse, drug trafficking, theft of military equipment, and military desertion. Scott also served as a civil litigator with the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency. As a civil litigator, he represented the U.S. Army in environmental disputes between the U.S. Government...

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,...

For fifteen years, I have been actively involved in environmental law, both as an attorney and as a regulator. I am a partner at the law firm of Frantz Ward in Cleveland and head the firm’s environmental practice. I represent businesses in all areas of federal and state environmental law, including laws governing hazardous waste clean up, brownfield redevelopment, solid waste, water, wetland and air regulation. Prior to joining Frantz Ward, I was in the senior management of Ohio EPA, holding the positions of Director, Assistant Director and Chief Legal Council. I also worked in the Ohio Attorney General's Office...

Born in Cleveland Ohio, Mitchell Marczewski has resided in southeast Ohio since 1983 and owned a small business for 19 years before practicing law. Bachelor's degree summa cum laude Ohio University (1994); Law degree Capital University Law School (1999). Licensed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and all state courts in Ohio. Practices bankruptcy and has filed more than 3,000 bankruptcy cases since 2001. Experience includes Contested Matters and Adversary Proceedings (a civil lawsuit...

Jarod earned his bachelor’s degree in both political science and history from Bowling Green State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2019. While in law school Jarod participated on the executive board of Law Review and the Federalist Society. His practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, business law, family law, domestic law, and commercial and real estate litigation. Jarod is an active member in the community participating in the Young Leaders of Licking County, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the Licking County Bar Association, and other...

I am a partner and trial attorney at Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski, an Ohio based, multi-office boutique law firm that focuses on personal injury, business litigation and probate/trust litigation. In the past few years, I have had the honor of representing a family who lost their wife and mother to a trucking accident, a woman who experienced severe and debilitating injuries after she fell at a national retail store, a child who had to endure painful and unnecessary wounds as a result of medical malpractice, and numerous people who suffered neck, back and shoulder injuries in a car accident....

Virginia is an Ohio State Bar Associate Certified Family Relations Specialist, one of only about 100 in Ohio. She leads a responsive family law team that assists clients with family law matters such as child custody, divorce, military divorce, never married parent custody matters, child support, appeals, post decree modifications, annulments, dissolutions, legal separation, prenuptial agreements, civil protection orders, domestic violence issues, contempt, father's rights, mother's rights, grandparent rights, interstate family law, jurisdiction and venue, moving/ relocation, amicable divorce, no fault divorce, uncontested divorce, collaborative law, parental alienation, visitation and more. She is a Columbus Ohio Child Custody...

I am a founding partner at Cousino & Weinzimmer LLC and have been practicing as a bankruptcy attorney since 2007. My focus is on consumer bankruptcy law, and I have handled thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases throughout my career. I am also known for my compassionate approach to handling my clients' financial issues. I understand that dealing with financial affairs can be overwhelming, and I strive to make the bankruptcy process as smooth as possible for each client. I take the time to thoroughly explain the process, ensuring that every client understands their obligations under the...

Mr. Marcellino focusses a large portion of his practice on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Marcellino has represented hundreds of clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

Jonathan Layman is a native of Central Ohio and a graduate of both the Ohio State University and Capital University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Jonathan Layman is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is admitted in the State of Ohio and the Federal Southern District of Ohio. His practice focuses on consumer law, landlord tenant law and other civil litigation. After graduating from the Ohio State University, he worked full-time in a law practice as an assistant and then a clerk while earning his Law degree. Jonathan Layman has...

Levi has experience working with numerous state agencies in Ohio, including the Medical Board; Pharmacy Board; Nursing Board; Chemical Dependency Professionals Board; Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics; the Rehabilitation Services Commission; the Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists Board; the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology; the Ohio State Racing Commission; the Ohio Department of Commerce, divisions of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Industrial Compliance, and Securities. He is one of only eight Administrative Agency Law specialists certified by the Ohio State Bar Association. Levi also handles legal matters involving real...

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...

We practice in the areas of real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, and estate planning. We value every client relationship, and our aspiration is to become your trusted advisors. We have been business owners and real estate developers ourselves, and we have been clients. We have families we want to provide for and to protect, just as our clients do. From these experiences, we understand the value of creative legal advice, decisive counsel, timely service, and zealous representation delivered with cost in mind.

Mr. Benton offers over 35 years of legal experience. He has successfully defended clients charged with virtually all major felonies, both state and federal, including capital murder, RICO violations, white collar crimes, narcotic offenses, sex offenses and DUI. His practice also includes civil litigation, business, real estate, and personal injury.

Mr. Benton is known as a skilled litigator who aggressively advocates for his clients.

Mr. Benton is licensed to practice law in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals, United States District Court, the Ohio Supreme Court and all related courts in Ohio....

At Henderhan Law we believe that you deserve a life free from overwhelming debt. You need an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who will treat you with both dignity and compassion. With offices in Columbus and Lancaster, Attorney Wendi Henderhan helps her clients who need financial solutions, gain a fresh start. We know life can bring many unexpected changes including job loss, mounting debt, student loan burdens, medical bills, and mortgage and vehicle problems. Many of these are beyond your control. One of your principal rights is to use the Bankruptcy laws to get relief from debt so you can rebuild. Attorney Wendi...

Brian A. Brown is an experienced consumer, foreclosure defense, and civil litigation attorney. Starting his career at a small firm, Brian was rapidly tasked with representing clients as the main attorney on their case. This gained him valuable experience representing a diverse set of clients in many different courts across Ohio. During the beginning of his career Brian repeatedly saw how unfairly large banks and corporations treated individuals and small business owners. Appalled by their actions he fought against the banks and other Fortune 500 companies, often achieving results for his clients which exceeded their expectations. Brian prides himself on providing...

A General Law Practice
Mr. Everitt is engaged in the general practice of law, with an emphasis on:

Real Estate Law
Business Law
Estate planning
Probate
Committed to Service
During law school Mr. Everitt worked full-time as the Operations Officer at the Navy Recruiting District in Columbus, Ohio, where he oversaw all aspects of officer and enlisted recruiting throughout Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Before that, his 13 year career in the Navy included naval service as a nuclear trained submarine warfare officer.

Mr. Everitt was named Young Professional of the Year by the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce in 2017.

He is actively involved in various community organizations...

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.

Jim’s main areas of practice include: Civil Litigation; Business Law; Municipal Law; Real Estate; Wills, Trusts & Estates; and Landlord/Tenant disputes. Jim also represents a number of Municipalities including the Villages of: Marblehead; Monroeville; Oak Harbor; and Milan, and the Townships of: Sandusky; Washington; and Ballville. Jim graduated from the University of Texas, El Paso in 1990 with a BBA in Finance and attended Law School at the University of Toledo, graduating in 1994. Jim married his wife Karen in 1995, they have two daughters,...

John primarily works in the areas of commercial and residential real estate. John has represented developers of planned unit developments, condominiums, and subdivision development, including initial due diligence, purchase documentation, zoning, building codes, restrictions, purchase agreements, and closings. The firm, as part of their relationship with Hartung Title, works daily analyzing and correcting title issues. In addition, John works with clients on estate planning, including wills and trusts, together with probate administration. John has been happily married since 1976 to Cheryl Witker. They raised three...

Anne Ricketts has been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 1993. Anne and her husband, Greg, raised their 3 children in Findlay, Ohio. Currently practicing Elder Law and Estate Planning, Anne's focus is on creating a Custom Plan for each client. Her practice extends from Hancock County to surrounding Counties in Northwest Ohio.

Ben Weisbuch has dedicated his legal career to fighting for the civil rights of his clients in criminal courts. Over the last 15 years, Ben has handled hundreds of criminal matters involving DUI/OVI, drugs, guns, violent offenses, white collar crime and juvenile offenses. He is licensed in both Ohio and Massachusetts and has litigated in municipal, state and federal courts. Ben excels at courtroom advocacy, successfully handing dozens of trials in complex criminal cases. He distinguishes himself from other attorneys through his ability to boil complex problems into opportunities and solutions, empathize with his clients and provide aggressive but thoughtful...

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.

I am a business lawyer, and I have been helping businesses resolve the many legal issues they face, both common and extraordinary, since 1990.

My clients range from startups to middle market companies to Fortune 500 companies. I combine an extensive business and legal education with a wealth of hands-on experience to create solutions that are innovative, yet practical and cost-effective. I particularly enjoy tackling issues that are out of the ordinary. Rather than telling my client something can’t be done, I find alternatives, and assess risks so my client can make an informed business decision.