Lakewood Lawyers

I have been practicing plaintiffs personal injury law and criminal defense in the Northeast Ohio area for over 25 years. Avid runner and soccer dad/fan

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...

Mandy’s experience ranges from being the Assistant Prosecutor and Assistant Law Director for the City of Lakewood, to working as a Public Defender in Lake County for over ten years. While Assistant Law Director, Mandy worked with the Lakewood Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. She was also involved with enforcing the City’s nuisance law which allowed her to work with landlords and tenants to resolve nuisance issues in the community. With this exposure, Mandy not only practices in the area of criminal law, DUI and traffic citations; she has expanded to include landlord/tenant law and estate planning....

Jay is a managing partner and personal injury lawyer at Elk & Elk in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He focuses in state and federal courts on matters of medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth injuries and pharmaceutical product liability cases.

James Michael Kelley III has been included in The Best Lawyers in America, since 2016, for Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.

Ian is a personal injury lawyer at Elk & Elk in Mayfield Heights, Oh. He is a proud member of the Ohio bar and was awarded the Cleveland Marshall College of Law’s Law Justice Scholarship.

William P. Campbell joined Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. in January 2010 to further reinforce the firm’s high-quality personal injury, nursing home malpractice and medical malpractice team. He has been practicing law in law for over two decades in Ohio and is a proud member of the American Association for Justice, the Ohio State Bar Association and the National Nursing Home Litigation Group.

Marilena DiSilvio joined Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., as a partner in 2014. As a former nurse, she focuses her practice on birth injury cases, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation in our Mayfield Heights offices. Marilena is listed in Best Lawyers in America and elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Arthur Elk is a managing member and co-founder of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. He has represented medical malpractice and wrongful death victims for almost five decades. Art finds great satisfaction in helping injury victims with quality legal services in all major areas of law throughout the state of Ohio.

David Elk is a founding member of Elk & Elk in Ohio. He is a top-rated personal injury lawyer and has helped thousands of medical malpractice and wrongful death victims throughout the state for 50 years.

Matt is a personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk in Ohio. He has represented hundreds of clients and helped them recover compensation after car accidents, truck wrecks and dog attacks. He has a wide range of experience handling many different personal injury cases throughout Ohio. Matt prides himself on his willingness to fight for the rights of the injured.

Attorney David A. Myers has been lawyering in northern Ohio for more than three decades; the first 25 as a solo practitioner, and the last seven as a partner at Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dave has been a Certified Elder Law Attorney* for nearly 20 years, and is one of fewer than 25 Ohio lawyers holding that certification. He counsels older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. Dave has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers multiple times, in Best Lawyers in America annually since 2006, and he holds the highest rating in...

Attended Cleveland Marshal College of Law; received Juris Doctorate Degree in 1988.

Co-Recipient of Hugo Black Moot Court Oral Advocacy Award.

29 years of experience in Domestic Relations; Family Law; including divorce, dissolution, child custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support.

I practice in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain Counties.

With a heartfelt commitment to guiding families through life's most challenging transitions, Matt Hallett specializes in compassionate estate planning and probate law. Armed with over twenty-five years of experience, Matt understands that navigating the complexities of estate planning isn’t just about legal documents—it's about ensuring peace of mind for clients and their loved ones. Matt takes pride in creating personalized estate plans that reflect each client’s unique values and wishes. His approachable demeanor and empathetic nature make him a trusted advisor, helping clients feel at ease as they make important decisions about their legacies. In the realm of probate, Matt’s meticulous...

Samuel V. Butcher is an elder law attorney in Northeast Ohio. Sam obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and continues to keep his pharmacy credential active. Sam, while practicing pharmacy, was further motivated to study law at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law of Cleveland State University, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. He was subsequently admitted to the bar in Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Sam spent a majority of his legal career at...

Mindy Elk prides herself on seeking fair compensation for the wrongfully injured. She has been with Elk & Elk since 2002 and focuses on personal injury litigation for clients who have been involved in car accidents, dog attacks or premises liability cases.

Accomplished attorney with 10 years of experience as Chief Administrative Officer for a national industrial company and 14 years of experience focusing on general counsel representation and corporate transactions, including but not limited to: business contracts drafting/review/negotiations; business advice and strategic planning; real estate and leasing transactions; regulatory compliance matters; environmental transactions; acquisitions and dispositions; and litigation management/dispute resolution.

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Highly experienced in civil litigation including, but not limited to, Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury and Probate.

Craig W. Smotzer’s career as an advocate for the accused began after his graduation from Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

Having been born and raised in the Cleveland area, and after his undergraduate education at The Ohio State University, he returned home to attend law school.

After becoming licensed to practice law in 2006, he set out to better serve those who have been accused of crimes, those who have been wrongly accused, and to defend the rights that each of us have been guaranteed by our Constitution. He has effectively represented many clients who have been charged with all...

28 years criminal law experience. Juvenile and all Municipal Courts in Ohio.

Brad Wolfe Law, L.L.C. is a criminal defense law firm which handles alleged felonies and misdemeanors in federal, state, municipal, and juvenile courts across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The mission of Brad Wolfe Law, L.L.C. is to resolve serious legal matters with satisfaction, efficiency, and compassion. The practice areas of Brad Wolfe, L.L.C. include: - Internet & Computer Crimes - White Collar Crimes - Sex Crimes - Theft Crimes - Drug Crimes - Violent Crimes - Weapons Crimes - Traffic Offenses - DUI/OVI Offense - Judicial Release Services - Record Sealing & Expungement Attorney Brad Wolfe firmly believes that each case deserves powerful and creative advocacy, and that every client be afforded his...

Robert Gross has worked with Elk & Elk since 1992. He is one of the first attorneys in Ohio to be certified as a specialist in the field of workers' compensation. He is currently Of Counsel to Elk & Elk representing injured workers before the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

Katherine “Katie” McCormick has been a law clerk at Elk & Elk since 2017. Before joining Elk & Elk, she served as a judicial extern to Judge Christopher A. Boyko at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. She also interned in the Juvenile Division of the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office.

Karen is the owner of Hummel Law, LLC. She has been an attorney since 2012, and practices mainly in the area of family law. She also practices in the areas of juvenile law and estate planning. Karen graduated from Cleveland State University with a B.A. in English in 1997, and from The University of Akron School of Law with a J.D. Degree in 2012. Karen has over fifteen years of experience in the legal field. For eight years, she worked as a Legal Assistant then as a Law Clerk. She attended law school in the evenings. ...

Eric J. Cherry, Esq. is a dedicated family law attorney at N.P. Weiss Law, where he focuses on guiding clients through divorce, custody, and support matters with clarity, compassion, and practical insight. With a background in criminal defense and municipal court representation, Eric brings a steady, informed perspective to emotionally complex cases. He believes that strong advocacy begins with listening—and that understanding each client’s goals is key to achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes. Eric earned his Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University College of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Cleveland State University. He is committed to providing...