West Chester Lawyers

Matt Nakajima is a sought-after trial lawyer focusing his practice on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. His passion and dedication to clients drive his results. In the last 5 years, Matt has obtained over $50 million in verdicts, judgments, and settlements on behalf of his clients. Matt does not shy away from difficult cases and is known for obtaining extraordinary results under the most challenging circumstances. For example, in 2021, Matt and Lindsay Lawrence entered a case two weeks before trial and obtained at $825,000 jury verdict in Warren County, Ohio, on behalf of a woman who suffered an ankle...

Kourtney P. Brueckner focuses her practice on all family law, divorce, and child custody issues. She is a zealous advocate for her clients using a holistic approach both inside and outside the courtroom. Kourtney employs various techniques including mediation and settlement to give clients the best option for their highly personal situation. Kourtney is an active member of the Cincinnati Bar Association. She is on the CBA Community Service Committee. She was awarded with the 2018 Community Service award for her impact on the Cincinnati community. Kourtney is also a member of the American Bar Association, ABA...

Martin has been a personal injury lawyer at Elk & Elk since 2016 and has experience with class action settlement distribution, personal injury cases, probate, and tax law.

After 40 years with Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, more than 20 of them in the role of Director of Litigation, I have started DeBlasis Law Firm, LLC. I plan to continue practicing in the fields of civil litigation, bankruptcy, debtor-creditor, and real estate law. Although not a young pup anymore, I still have great energy and enthusiasm for the law and problem-solving. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded me its highest rating (AV preeminent) for more than 20 years, and I was selected an Ohio Super Lawyer in 2010. Let's discuss your legal needs.

My passion for Family Law stems from a desire to help families navigate the legal system with confidence and find the best possible outcome for themselves and their children. Throughout my legal education, I was drawn to the complexities and nuances of Family Law cases and knew that this was the area in which I wanted to focus my career. Before beginning my legal career, I spent six years teaching, which sharpened my communication skills and gave me the skills needed to effectively convey complex legal concepts to clients in a way that is easy to understand. I believe that my...

Steve Kilburn joined the Rittgers firm in 2014 and discovered his passion for representing clients facing criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency charges. His practice at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima is focused nearly exclusively on criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency defense in Southwest Ohio. Steve has a strong record of success when defending suspects involved with criminal investigations or defending individuals charged with criminal, traffic, or juvenile offenses. For instance, he has resolved many cases favorably for clients who were facing various non-violent and violent misdemeanor and felony convictions, lengthy jail and prison sentences, OVI/DUI convictions, embarrassing sex offender registration requirements, and...

I am a criminal and DUI defense lawyer serving clients in Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati.

Neal Schuett is one of the rare breeds of criminal defense attorney that is willing to go to trial and also knows how to protect his client's appellate rights. Since moving to southwest Ohio in 2010, Neal has successfully handled hundreds of criminal and DUI/OVI cases, including not guilty verdicts in both bench and jury trials. For example, Neal received not guilty verdicts for a man accused of high-level felonies. In that same time, Neal has also fought to protect the rights of his clients through his criminal appellate work. In one case, Neal's appellate advocacy skills convinced the Twelfth...

I am a Divorce, Criminal & DUI defense area working in the Dayton, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio areas.