Highland Personal Injury Lawyers

I am a 3rd generation attorney at the Knisley family firm. I joined the firm in 2015 after receiving my Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School.

Mr. Hilgeman concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and product liability. He is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent attorney (highest peer rating standard which signifies that peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards) and a Super Lawyers Rising Star (less than 2.5% of all attorneys in Ohio under the age of 40). Mr. Hilgeman is also rated as a Top Attorney by AVVO (10.0/10.0) and has received the AVVO Client’s Choice Award and Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award for...

Before Michael formed Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, he practiced for many years as a personal injury attorney in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout Michael's entire legal career his sole focus has been on creating the best possible legal experience for each and every client. As a founding partner of Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, Michael has personally directed the settlements of hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients. Michael is extremely active in various community charities and formerly served as a board member for the Montgomery County Heart Association. He also serves as a trustee for the...

Gus is a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience. Gus’s litigation experience includes cases as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil defense attorney, and plaintiff’s attorney---in short, he can see a case from all angles. As a member of the Rittgers & Rittgers injury group, Gus represents injured individuals and families who lost loved ones too soon. He channels his passion, energy, skills and experience toward making his clients whole. An injured person often feels like the deck is stacked them, but Gus strives to help his clients balance the scales and challenge bigger, more...

Jake Cropper is an Ohio native from Georgetown, Ohio. Jake attended the University of Mount Saint Joseph where he graduated as a double major in both History and Legal Studies. Jake was awarded Legal Student of the year at graduation, which is given out to the first ranked student in the Legal Studies major. Following Mount St. Joe, Jake attended the University of Dayton School of Law. During his time at Dayton, Jake earned two CALI awards which recognizes excellence achievements by law students in their studies. In Jake’s final year of law school, he took the opportunity to work for...

Erik Niehaus is a Warren County attorney who proudly serves clients across southwest Ohio in criminal defense, labor, and family law. Partner at Haughey & Niehaus, Erik is backed by extensive insights into the legal system. He served as a Miami University police officer before going on to serve for more than fifteen years at West Chester PD, where he eventually rose to the rank of police chief. During his service in law enforcement, Erik earned his J.D. He now provides insightful, skilled representation for clients facing criminal charges, business disputes, or divorce and custody issues. Call today!

Mr. Logan was admitted to practice before all Ohio and federal courts including the Ohio State Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. He concentrates his practice primarily in civil trial litigation, especially in personal injury, products liability and family law.

He is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and serves on committees including Arbitration, Domestic Relations, and Negligence Law.

Mr. Logan is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, where he serves on the Negligence Law Committee and Family Law Committee. On the Legislative Drafting Sub-Committee he helped author Ohio's property division...

Derek is a lifelong resident of the greater Cincinnati area. He graduated from The Ohio State University and went on to obtain his law degree from The University of Cincinnati College of Law. Since the start of his career, he has had a passion for helping people. Derek spent many years in public service as a public defender where he gained significant trial experience. On a daily basis, Derek was in the courtroom where he tried hundreds of cases from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies. Many of which resulting in not guilty verdicts where no plea bargain was offered by...

Legal matters can be intimidating, overwhelming and stressful. For over three decades I have had the privilege and satisfaction of helping people solve legal problems. Most who contact my office are experiencing difficult times and, therefore, legal representation must be competent, effective and conducted with intense enthusiasm and devotion to purpose. In a word, legal representation must be zealous. If you have a concern and seek professional legal advise, contact our office and schedule a FREE INITIAL and CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION to discuss your case. Our fees are reasonable, affordable and agreeable payment plans can...

Mr. Veletean is a graduate of Capital University Law School and an Associate at the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy. With a proven track record of success, Kory is dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients and provides detailed knowledge of Ohio's personal injury laws to every case he handles.

A Middletown, Ohio, native, Matthew T. Dixon is a graduate of Edgewood High School in nearby Trenton. He earned his undergraduate degree from his grandfather's alma mater, Mississippi State University, in 1996 and his doctor of jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2000. Prior to returning to his hometown, he was employed as the senior associate attorney at the law firm of Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing primarily in the fields of debtor/creditor law and insurance subrogation. Previously, he had assisted in criminal defense as a legal...

Compassionate, knowledgeable legal representation. Top 40 Under 40 Super Lawyers Rising Star Mr. Moorman is a Beavercreek native and a graduate of Carroll High School. He practices in the areas of Family Law (Domestic Relations) and Criminal Defense. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton, where he was awarded the President's Scholarship and was named to the Dean's Honors List. Gabe attended law school on a merit scholarship at the University of Cincinnati, College of Law, where he was named to the Dean's Honors List. While at UC, Gabe was president of the Intellectual Property Legal Society and a...

Mr. Bella is an Associate at the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy that practices law in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and social security disability. As a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, Ronald is a highly regarded attorney in the legal community, with a proven track record of success.

Jamie Reynolds is a Cincinnati native and a graduate of Wyoming High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Early in her career, Jamie spent several years as a Children’s Services caseworker for Hamilton County Job and Family Services. As a family drug court worker, Jamie specialized in working with parents who had their children removed primarily due to substance use. Jamie then worked as a school-based case manager and as a mental health and substance use therapist. Jamie decided to pursue a legal career, attending NKU’s Chase College of Law in the...

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...

I am committed to helping you deal with the legal, emotional and financial struggles of going through a divorce or dissolution. My staff and I work hard to customize our representation to meet your needs and achieve your goals. Whether you are facing a challenging custody, child support or spousal support dispute, we have the experience necessary to help you achieve your goals.

Our Approach to Divorce or Dissolution:

Legal matters related to divorce and post-decree divorce modifications are highly emotional. We approach each case with a sensitivity and compassion for the adults involved, but especially for the children. We lawyers strive...

Bradley Baldwin was born and grew up in New York State. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Prior to law school, Bradley worked as an intern for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office in Rochester, New York. Bradley is a former Montgomery County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney where he prosecuted hundreds of adult felony cases including drug offenses, robbery, assault, and murder. While working as a prosecutor, he also prosecuted hundreds of cases involving juvenile delinquency and custody matters within the Child Protection Unit. Bradley is...

Ernst & Associates is an established and well-regarded firm representing a broad spectrum of clients, from major corporations to family-owned businesses throughout Ohio’s southwest counties. With more than 25 years of experience in family law matters, Ernst & Associates is known in the legal and client community as a firm whose team of talented attorneys offers dedicated, innovative and cost-effective legal services.

Mr. Weisensel is a graduate from the University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Ohio in 1997.

Ms. Acciani was born and raised in Cincinnati and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Admitted to the State Bar of Ohio in 2012, Elizabeth is a highly valued member of our legal team.

Joe devotes his time and talent to the representation of injured people. He has been responsible for numerous jury awards and settlements in excess of $1,000,000.00. His successes in and out of the courtroom have earned him membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Forum recognizes lawyers who have achieved significant success on behalf of their clients. Joe graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1977 and went on to the University of Notre Dame, where he received his law degree in 1980. After graduation, he began his career in Phoenix as a law clerk for a United...

Ronald Maurer has many years of civil and criminal litigation and trial experience in both Ohio and Kentucky. He has successfully litigated cases in all levels of Ohio courts: trial, court of appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.

Mr. Maurer is admitted to practice in all state courts of Ohio and Kentucky. In addition, he is also a member of the bars of the United States District Courts of the Southern District of Ohio and the Northern District of Ohio.

Ron is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the American Bar Association,...

Doug Brannon has been practicing law for more than 10 years and is a partner at the Brannon Law Firm.

Ted Valley is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement in 1995. In 1999, Ted graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Later in 1999, Ted was admitted to the Ohio State Bar. Ted began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Montgomery Co., Ohio Prosecutor's Office during law school. While clerking, Ted handled a wide variety of matters including child custody, child support, appellate, and criminal matters. Upon completing law school and being admitted to the Ohio State Bar,...

Richard Skelton was born in Dayton, Ohio; graduating from University of Dayton School of Law in 1988. He handles both civil and criminal matters including medical malpractice, personal injury and every type of felony/misdemeanor criminal case in federal or state court. Mr. Skelton works hard for every client and has provided sound judgment to clients in high profile cases in Montgomery County, Ohio for over twenty years. See website at rskeltonlaw.com

In recent years, Konrad has focused on representation of sexual assault and civil rights victims. He regularly challenges perpetrators and those who facilitate the crimes, such as religious organizations, governmental entities, youth organizations and schools. He begins a two-year term as President of the National Crime Victim Bar Association in 2022, a recognition of his leadership in this field. NCVBA is a national network of the top attorneys who have created new paths for recovery for sex abuse victims against the Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, universities such as Michigan State, Penn State and Southern Cal, and many other entities. Konrad...