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Sarah P. Oberer
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Often, people feel like they need a little extra help, an extra hand to hold during their tough battles in life. That can be especially true when you're dealing with family issues or trying to stay in the country against all odds. That's why I take my responsibilities seriously. Because it's not just a job, its someone's life. And I'm glad I get to hold your hand and win our fight together.
I'm licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. I graduated with honors in both Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. I handle cases...
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Troy J Doucet
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(216) 662-6084
3401 Enterprise Parkway
Suite 340-9
Beachwood, OH 44122
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
Mr. Doucet is a consumer and consumer finance attorney who solves complex legal problems with clear communication and creative strategies for his clients.
He has deep experience in UDAAP regulations, including TILA, RESPA, EFTA, SCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, RICO, and FHA Regulations, plus some experience with CCPA, among others. He is most known for his defense of foreclosure to help people stay in their homes. His legal interests include contract drafting, FinTech, consumer-facing regulations, and strategic planning with a focus on meeting client’s objectives. He has published books including “Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act (integrated...
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Jeffrey W. Krueger
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 39 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Bowling Green State University
Jeff has represented individuals and business entities ranging from sole proprietorships to multi-national corporations.
Jeff held a number of positions as an attorney in both the public and the private sector including positions with small, mid-sized, and large law firms. Jeff’s practice areas cover a wide-ranging spectrum, but he primarily focuses on real estate law, commercial law, business and civil litigation matters.
Jeff was raised in Summit County, Ohio and he and his wife have resided in Strongsville, Ohio since 1992. They have four children and three grandchildren. He is an avid football fan and a...
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Heather R. Dyer
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Florida
With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters.
Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist.
Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...
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David W. Neel
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Employment
Columbia Law School and Cleveland State University
David is a premier civil trial and employment attorney in Cleveland, Ohio with 38 years' experience. He has been representing individuals in employment disputes nearly his entire career. For four decades, the preeminent Legal Directory, Martindale-Hubbell, has given David its highest rating, AV. Martindale Hubbell assigns the AV certification mark only to those attorneys who have been ranked by their peers at the highest level of professional excellence. David has successfully tried and settled a vast number of cases involving all types of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour cases. David is an adjunct Professor...
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David Reuven
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
FORMER PROSECUTOR NOW FIGHTING FOR YOU!!
The Law Office of David W. Reuven is a full service, client-oriented law firm, actively engaged in criminal defense, personal injury and business law. Principal, Attorney David Reuven, has been practicing law since 1992.
David Reuven was a successful Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Ohio. David has taught law and investigation courses in High School and College. As a former prosecutor and insurance defense lawyer, David Reuven has considerable trial experience and strong negotiation skills. In his current practice of civil and criminal law David Reuven is dedicated to providing each...
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Alan Rosca
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Employment, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Cleveland State University
Alan Rosca is a seasoned securities lawyer, former adjunct professor of securities regulation, and frequent speaker at legal conferences on topics ranging from Ponzi schemes and investment fraud to cryptocurrencies.
Alan focuses his legal practice on complex financial and commercial matters, particularly in the areas of securities litigation, investment fraud, ERISA, wage-and-hour matters, and international disputes. He often represents institutional and individual investors in disputes with financial industry members, arising out of investment fraud or misconduct. He has extensive experience prosecuting claims on behalf of investors, primarily through class actions and FINRA arbitrations. He also represents employees in compensation-related disputes,...
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D'Erra Jackson Wells
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
With over fourteen years of legal experience and eight years of litigation experience, I have a knack for securing and delivering results.
At Shur Law, I currently provide estate planning and estate administration/probate services as well as family law assistance to those located in the Greater Cleveland area.
I have extensive experience in every aspect of the law from negotiations to litigation. I have participated in countless guardianships, adoptions, family law hearings, protective order hearings, pretrial conferences, and settlement conferences.
In addition to litigation preparation, I have drafted marital settlements, parenting agreements, prenuptial agreements, trusts, wills, and all other types of...
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David Allan Corrado
Orange Village, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University
A LEGACY OF SUCCESS
DAVID A. CORRADO is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator with over 30 years of client success, who is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has achieved a 10.0 AVVO rating, located in Orange Village, Ohio. Only hire the lawyer who has been rated one of the best by professional organizations and his peers. Mr. Corrado is dedicated to solving your legal problems with personalized representation on a variety of matters, including Litigation, Wrongful Death, Probate/Estate issues; Real Estate/Construction issues; Foreclosure Defense; and Contract/Business issues, all down to the last detail. Call now for...
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Mark Wilson Biggerman
Pepper Pike, OH Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Employment
Ohio Northern University
My focus is on problem solving and I've been doing it for 25 years now. By this, I mean getting results by doing whatever it takes, whether by negotiation, settlement, jury trial, or appeal all the way up to the Supreme Court.
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Robert Benjamin Botnick
Shaker Heights, OH Attorney with 20 years of experience
(216) 245-9245
20600 Chagrin Boulevard
Suite 495
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University
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Donald Howard
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(216) 849-4604
Tower East
20600 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 600. 6th floor
Beachwood, OH 44122
Free ConsultationFamily
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
DON HOWARD ,Esq.
Juris Doctor. Marshall Law School 1977
Ohio Bar 1977 U S District Court Northern Ohio plus 2nd and 6th Circuit of the U S Court of Appeal
Civil and Criminal Law
No charge for initial consultation.
Personal Injury - Probate - Family Law
216 849 - 4604 Office Shaker Hts. Ohio
Will interview by Zoom or FaceTime after initial phone call.
All major credit cards. No initial fees on personal injury or probate cases.
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Simon Wynn Johnson
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(440) 477-6075
23811 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 227
Chagrin Plaza East
Beachwood, OH 44122
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
Simon W. Johnson operates a full service, general practice law firm where he continually strives to provide premier service to satisfied clients at affordable rates.
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Craig Kahn
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Craig A. Kahn founded Kahn & Associates, L.L.C., a growing consumer law firm dedicated to providing legal counsel to consumers in the fall of 1996. As one of the nation’s leading lemon law firms, Kahn & Associates, L.L.C. has assisted thousands of consumers who purchased defective, new motor vehicles and other products and has grown to include offices in multiple states.
A highly regarded legal professional and managing partner of Kahn & Associates, Mr. Kahn is devoted to consumer advocacy and consumer related issues. He has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles, and radio interviews discussing the merits of the...
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Tyler K Amick
Beachwood, OH Lawyer
Personal Injury
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Tyler Amick joined Joseph Law Group as a law clerk in 2018 when he was in law school. Since that time he has gained valuable litigation experience, including handling discovery and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs to advocate for clients in court. Tyler’s knowledge of personal injury/negligence law in Ohio is evident through his ability to conduct legal research and apply it to specific, complex situations. When providing a consultation, Tyler draws upon this legal knowledge and provides compassionate, law-based reasoning regarding a potential claim’s merits.
As a law clerk, Tyler utilized his research and writing experience to draft a successful...
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Marque Carey
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
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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Mario Joseph Fazio
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Mario J. Fazio's experience as a former IRS attorney provides prospective clients with deep experience in all client matters in front of the Internal Revenue Service, including audits, appeals, collection defense and litigation. Dealing with the IRS is an integral part of the tax practice. Mario understands that an IRS audit or collection proceeding can be disruptive and overwhelming. His experience in representing clients in front of the IRS and the Ohio Department of Taxation over the years allows him to provide you with a clear understanding of the inner workings of the government and a practical approach to resolving...
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David Lash
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
David Lash has been a lifelong resident of the Cleveland Heights/Beachwood, Ohio area. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and attended college at Ohio University, majoring in psychology. After graduation from Ohio University, David worked his way through Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and became a licensed attorney November 4, 1977. David has been practicing law for more than 33 years. He developed a robust general law practice assisting clients with their legal concerns. His principal areas of practice include foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, divorce/custody/domestic relations, personal injury, and criminal/traffic/municipal court law. He also does...
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Ami Zukowsky
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Yeshiva University
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Karen S Ireland-Phillips
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Insurance Claims
Cleveland State University
Tenacious and practical attorney dedicated to working with you to fulfill your legal needs. Free initial consultation; just call to schedule.
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Douglas Leon Winston
Beachwood, OH Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Civil Rights, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Edward P. Manuel
Beachwood, OH Lawyer
Personal Injury
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland attorney Edward Manuel has spent his entire legal career focused on every aspect of personal injury law and helping those who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Ed has worked alongside Joseph T. Joseph, the founder and principal personal injury attorney of Joseph Law Group, since joining the firm as a law clerk in 2011. As a law clerk, Ed gained significant experience in watching Joe and other attorneys work, and learning a lot of the intricacies of claims, particularly cases that were involved in litigation. Since becoming licensed as an attorney, Ed has represented and...
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Roger D. Klein MD
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationYale Law School
Board certified, nationally recognized molecular pathologist and attorney with expertise in diagnostic laboratory regulation, coding and reimbursement, in vitro diagnostics regulation, intellectual property law, health law, healthcare fraud and abuse, biotechnology and life sciences law, medical devices law, pharmaceutical law, and toxic torts law. Available for consultation and co-counsel to other attorneys, as well as potential clients in these areas.
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Jed Chedid
Orange Village, OH Lawyer
200 Park Ave
Suite 200
Orange Village, OH 44122
Appeals, Business, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Jed Chedid is a skilled litigator and attorney at Minc Law. Jed represents a diverse range of clients, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations, providing them with targeted solutions to their most pressing online issues. He leverages his extensive litigation experience and creative problem-solving skills to untangle thorny disputes and combat malicious online attacks, ensuring his clients’ reputations and livelihoods are protected.
Jed’s passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom. As an adjunct professor at the Cleveland State University College of Law, he stays at the forefront of emerging legal issues and mentors the next generation of advocates....
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Nicholas P. Weiss
South Euclid, OH Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Consumer, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Nick Weiss opened his practice after years of civil litigation and in-house counsel experience. A transplant from Maine, he now represents families, individuals, and businesses, throughout northeast Ohio. He is proud to have been AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell every year since 2020 and is an Ohio Rising Star on Superlawyers.
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David Meyer
Mayfield Heights, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
(800) 738-1960
6140 Parkland Blvd.
Suite 330
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Capital University Law School and Capital University
Attorney David P. Meyer is the principal founder of Meyer Wilson. He has gained national recognition as an investment fraud lawyer, representing more than 800 investors in investment misconduct claims. He has won verdicts, settlements and judgments of hundreds of millions of dollars on their behalf. Because he is recognized as an authority in this field, he is often asked to speak for bar associations and at educational seminars. He is an active member of the Public Investors’ Arbitration Bar Association and various other legal professional associations. In 2013, Attorney David Meyer was included in the list of Best...
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Mark Martin Turner
Cleveland Heights, OH Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
I began practicing law in 2002. I spent over 13 years with the Cleveland firm of Gallagher Sharp, primarily as a litigator, before venturing on my own and then landing at The Gertsburg Law Firm in 2017 before choosing to restart my own practice in 2020. Before becoming an attorney, I worked as a financial manager for a small business after earning his MBA. My experience allows me to understands the challenges facing small business owners, allowing me to advise, as well as provide valuable legal information. With over 20 years’ experience in the business and legal worlds, I strive...
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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones
Lyndhurst, OH Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University
At the law practice of Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Rhys is the founder and principal attorney. As a former prosecutor for Mahoning County, he is intimately familiar with all aspects of criminal law. He knows how prosecutors think and how they will approach cases. He is also highly effective in immigration law as well as civil and criminal appeals. Rhys has a long track record of success for his clients and is committed to getting the best possible outcome in any situation. As a persuasive negotiator and aggressive litigator, he knows how to effectively approach each...
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Matthew S Flemming
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Akron School of Law
Matthew S. Flemming joined the Hoffman Legal Group in December 2013 after passing the Ohio State Bar Examination in November 2013. Due to his recognition within the legal community, Matthew was named an Ohio Rising Star in 2017-2023 which is an award issued to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Ohio. He was also named a Super Lawyer in 2024, which is awarded to the top 5% of attorneys who have been practicing for 10 or more years.
Matthew was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, graduating from Solon High School in 2005....
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Caroline Ford
Cleveland, OH Lawyer
200 Par Avenue
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44122
Free ConsultationCommunications
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Caroline’s legal practice operates at the forefront of the intersection of defamation law and media. She is well-versed in the intricacies of working with media organizations to address client issues arising from disputes with editors, publishers, and other key members of news organizations.
Before and while attending law school, Caroline studied and worked alongside journalists, both in the United States as a legal researcher and internationally as an intern journalist. She understands the difficult challenges and First Amendment protections that both media organizations and individuals face in balancing the vital role news organizations play in society and the potential harm that...
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Susan Jacobsen
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationCommunications
Cleveland State University and Minnesota State College & University - Winona State University
Susan’s unique background in technology, privacy, advocacy, and justice allows her to provide a holistic perspective to effectively handle defamation law matters for her clients. Prior to joining Minc Law, Susan worked in the Special Investigations Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office where she was involved with the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and the Cold Case Unit. There, she gained invaluable experience understanding the investigative process and managing cases involving traumatic events. As a clerk for the Supreme Court of Ohio, she helped address complex and novel issues of law.
During...
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Egan Patrick Kilbane
Cleveland, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Egan is a licensed personal injury lawyer and principle personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk in Washington. He also actively practices in Ohio. Egan focuses his practice on pursuing personal injury claims caused by medical negligence, nursing home neglect and motor vehicle accidents.
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James J. Hux
Cleveland Heights, OH Attorney with 9 years of experience
(937) 315-1106
3 Severance Circle
P.O. Box 18147
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Employment
University of Cincinnati College of Law
While many attorneys will state that they practice law throughout the State of Ohio, Attorney Hux is likely part of a much smaller amount of attorneys who have actually lived in the Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland areas. This means that Attorney Hux actually knows the people of Southwestern Ohio, Central Ohio, and Northeast Ohio, in addition to the unique challenges each region brings.
Attorney Hux’s desire to help those in need has always been a cornerstone of his identity. That desire to help people, coupled with an innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life, has led...
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Svetlana Kats
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Attorney Svetlana Kats is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association with more then 12 years of progressive experience in Immigration Law practices.
We Provide Every Immigration Legal Service Including: Fiance Visas, Green Cards Based on Marriage, Employment-Based Green Cards, Work Visas, Investor’s Visas, Citizenship, Family-Based Immigration, Deportation Defense.
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Anna M. Petronzio
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
Anna emphasizes her practice in the areas of divorce, family law and estate planning. Anna is a founding member of The Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals and a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. Anna is also a certified family law mediator. Anna practices in the courts of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake Counties.
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Matthew Besser
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Matt Besser is a discrimination lawyer in Cleveland, representing employees in employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and wrongful termination cases. In addition to his work at Bolek Besser Glesius LLC, Matt is the General Counsel of the ACLU of Ohio.
Matt holds the prestigious “AV Preeminent”® rating from attorney rating service Martindale-Hubbell. U.S. News' Best Lawyers Magazine has repeatedly named him one of the “Best Lawyers” in Cleveland for employment law, and named him the 2022 Cleveland Employment "Lawyer of the Year" for his work representing employees in discrimination cases. For its part, Super Lawyers Magazine has named him to its Cleveland...
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Michael Pelagalli
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 9 years of experience
200 Park Avenue
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44122
Free ConsultationCommunications
Cleveland State University
Michael Pelagalli is highly skilled in the area of Internet defamation. His work is on the technological forefront of removing damaging content from the Internet, combatting cyber-attacks, and uncovering the identity of anonymous Internet users. Michael assists clients in securing the removal of damaging content from hundreds of websites across the Internet.
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Joseph Donald Hada
Mayfield Heights, OH Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Cleveland State University
Joseph Hada is a defense attorney representing clients across northeast Ohio. Mr. Hada dedicates his practice to the defense of charges relating to OVI/DUI, Criminal and Traffic offenses. He is deeply rooted in Northeast Ohio and built a reputation as a strong advocate for his clients.
Mr. Hada graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Heidelberg University and went on to receive his J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He began his career as a public defender in Lake County, Ohio, representing juveniles and adult defendants accused of all type of criminal offenses,...
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William Lawrence Summers
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 56 years of experience
(216) 696-0727
5910 Landerbrook Drive
Landerbrook Corporate Center, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44124
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Cleveland State University and University of Miami School of Law
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Jamie B. Schneier
Lyndhurst, OH Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Southwestern Law School
Jamie Schneier is a small business attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Business Startups, Corporate, Transactional Business and Business Sales and Acquisitions.
Jamie works with numerous small to medium size closely held businesses in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Clients are generally start-up businesses, serial entrepreneurs, small closely held businesses, family owned businesses and mid-sized companies.