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With seventeen years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas including criminal defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, juvenile law, domestic relations, collections and estate planning, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clients charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from Aggravated Murder to OVI and every imaginable charge in between. An experienced trial attorney, he has represented clients in numerous high profile jury trials with many resulting in Not Guilty verdicts.

With business offices in Akron and Cleveland, I offers expertise as a certified polygraphist, educator and attorney. I founded Poly-Tech in 1977 to provide forensic polygraph services to defense or prosecuting attorneys, and corporate consulting services in loss prevention and applicant screening.. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Akron, studying criminal justice and technical education. I later earned my law degree at the University of Akron, graduating with distinction. As a polygraphist I am certified by the National Training Center of Polygraph Science.. Additional computerized polygraph training was obtained from the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute. The US Department of Justice provided me with basic and advanced training in narcotics and dangerous drugs. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy provided my basic law enforcement training as a law enforcement officer and detective. I offically left law enforcement for a corporate career in 1979.. My career spans two and a half decades with case work heavily concentrated in criminal defense, prosecutorial and law enforcement investigative examinations. Corporate investigative testing under the Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act is also a specialty. Through my work and education, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of all phases of polygraph, law enforcement, investigation and corporate loss prevention. I frequently serves as an expert witness relating to polygraph, and have testified as an expert in the area of security, loss prevention and non-verbal communication/statement analysis. My testimony has been introduced in federal, state and Local courts.. In addition to owning and managing Poly-Tech, I have served as a part-time member of the faculty at the University of Akron, teaching in the Department of Criminal Justice. An accomplished speaker and author, I have appeared before numerous legal, business, academic and community organizations from the local to national level. In 2007, I spoke in Dresden, Germany at the request of the US Army Trial Defense Services in Europe.. Before forming Poly-Tech, I began my career in law enforcement as a detective and polygraphist investigating misdemeanor and felony crimes. I later served as director of corporate security and loss prevention for a large corporation.

Tom is admttted to practice in the Unites States Supreme Court as well as numerous District Courts. His practice areas include civil litigation and appellate practice, commercial law, personal injury and municipal law. He has been named Ohio Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Law & Politics in 2005 & 2006. Tom is a member of the American and Ohio Association for Justice as well as the American, Ohio and Akron Bar Associations.

The Sweeney Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families obtain justice and compensation when they've been wronged by another's mistake. We bring fearless representation to the Courtroom and never hesitate to fight the biggest insurance companies and hospitals at trial.  The majority of the cases we handle are contingent fee, meaning you will have no fee unless we win your case, either through settlment or by a verdict in your favor at trial.

Steven J. Heimberger is an attorney with Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP, whose practice primarily focuses on representing personal and small businesses debtors, creditors and Chapter 7 panel trustee's in all aspects of the bankruptcy process in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases. Mr. Heimberger has represented his clients' interests in thousands of bankruptcy cases. While primarily focused on bankruptcy law, Mr. Heimberger also practices in the in the areas of divorce and family law, debtor/creditor rights and general civil litigation.. Mr. Heimberger earned is J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2009. Prior to law school, he received a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Akron.. Steven is admitted to practice in federal courts in the Northern District of Ohio, and has appeared in state and federal courts in across Northeast Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute and the Bankruptcy Section of the Akron Bar Association. He has also spoken at continuing education seminars for the Akron Bar Association and for several local businesses.. In addition to his professional involvement in Summit County, Steven also devotes his time to coaching his two sons in youth football and soccer and is presently serves as the assistant director for the youth flag football program in Green, Ohio.

Stephen Matthew Grachanin was born in Youngstown in 1981 and was raised in Campbell, Ohio.  He graduated Valedictorian from Campbell Memorial High School in 1999 and sought higher education at the University of Akron.. Mr. Grachanin began his legal career in February of 2000 as a Law Clerk at Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A., an AV rated medical malpractice/personal injury plaintiff's firm, and spent most of his adult life with the office.  He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and a minor in pre-law and professional writing.  Mr. Grachanin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 2008.  He is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio.. Mr. Grachanin is married to the former Angela Mullis of Diamond, Ohio and has three children, Vincent, Joanna and Lillian Grace.. He has been involved in several trials and also served as one of the primary attorneys in negotiating many six-figure settlements for his clients.  In 2014, Mr. Grachanin was named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.. On October 15, 2015, Mr. Grachanin resigned his position with Perantinides & Nolan, Co., L.P.A. and joined KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC in order to build his own personal injury and criminal defense practice.  At KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Mr. Grachanin states he is "Changing Lives - One Case at a Time.". SOCIETIES. - American Bar Association. - Ohio State Bar Association. - Akron Bar Association. - Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. - Akron Municipal Drug Court Citizen Advisory Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Lawyers' Assistance Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Former Chair (2014) of the Health Law Section

Since 2000, Mark L. Weber of Renner Kenner, LPA has been helping businesses acquire critical protection for their brand and products. Mark specializes in technical patent drafting and assisting with related intellectual property issues including matters of confidentiality, licensing, as well as litigating patent, trademark, and copyright disputes. If you need help with any aspect of intellectual property, contact Mark today at!

SEASONED BUSINESS ATTORNEYMy practice is focused on transactional work, principally in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, finance, commercial contracting and real estate purchase and lease agreements. Many of my clients have come to rely on me as their outside general counsel and trusted advisor. I do this for companies of varying sizes and across a wide range of industries. I am fortunate to have such great clients and have heard from them over the years that I am super-responsive, very effective and efficient, and really care about them and their businesses. I am also well-respected by my colleagues and have received an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible honor, and have been elected a Rising Star through Super Lawyers®, a service of Thomson Reuters legal division.CORPORATE COUNSELINGI advise clients through their day-to-day legal issues and counsel them in achieving their long-term career and financial goals through buying and selling companies and developing plans for the succession of their businesses. I help my clients execute their business plans, maximize opportunities in their respective markets and negotiate joint ventures with strategically-aligned companies. COMMERCIAL CONTRACTINGI have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating supply agreements, distributor agreements and other commercial contracts governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. I also provide counsel to clients regarding financial transactions and structures, including acquisition financings, and other credit facilities and related agreements.COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATEI have professional and personal experience in real estate and enjoy working with clients in real estate sales and acquisitions, both residential and commercial. I also assist clients with commercial and residential leasing, property management arrangements, easements and other title-related issues.

Richard Davies has been handling workers' compensation matters on behalf of employers throughout Northeast Ohio and statewide since 1980. He has practiced extensively before the Industrial Commission of Ohio, and before trial and appellate courts throughout Ohio. In 1999 he was one of the first attorneys certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as specialists in Ohio workers' compensation law, and he has maintained that certification. Richard was recently selected by Super Lawyers and Law & Politics Magazine as an Ohio Super Lawyer for 2011 in the area of workers’ compensation law. This marks the third consecutive year he has been selected for this honor. The honor is limited to five percent of the total lawyers in Ohio. Richard is also on the Board of Directors of, and the Secretary to, the British American Chamber of Commerce Ohio. BACC Ohio is a member of the British-American Business Council (BABC) which is the largest transatlantic business organization, consisting of more than 30 chapters and some 4,000 companies in major cities throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Richard Davies received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from The College of Wooster in 1977, and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1980 from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law. He is also admitted to practice before the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Randal Lowry has earned a reputation among his peers as one of the leading divorce attorneys in northeast Ohio — having been frequently selected for inclusion in the list of Ohio Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America. Randal Lowry is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Akron Life and Leisure Magazine recognized him as the only top divorce lawyer in Summit County. Randal Lowry was the first lawyer in the Akron area to be elected into the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive group with fewer than 50 lawyers from the state of Ohio. Northern Ohio Live selected Randal Lowry as the only representative from Summit County on a list of the top eight divorce lawyers in Northeast Ohio.  Randal A. Lowry & Associates was selected by U.S. News and World Reports Best Law Firms 2010-2012.

Paul Perantinides was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944. He is a Campbell Memorial High School Alumni. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides graduated from Youngstown State University with a B.A. in Social Studies. He went on to study at the University of Akron School of Law, graduating in 1969. He is currently licensed to practice law in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides was commissioned in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as captain in 1971. At this point, he began practicing law with the firm of Schwab, Sager, Grosenbaugh, Rothal, Fort, Skidmore, & Nukes Co., L.P.A., becoming a partner in the firm in 1974. He is currently a partner in the firm of Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A. Mr. Perantinides brings a level of passion to the practice of law that reflects his personal belief in our country’s justice system. He is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing the rights of injured individuals and their families who have been harmed by medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injuries and defective products at both the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts.. Over the years, he has handled hundreds of cases and has earned a reputation among doctors and hospital administrators as a tough litigator. He carefully prepares each case, and professionals across Ohio and Pennsylvania look to him for his studied, practical approach to every aspect of a case.. He treats his clients with respect and sensitivity, realizing that they are experiencing one of the most tragic times of their lives.. Paul is proud to be an attorney committed to preserving the rights of others, advocating for causes and principles, pursuing the truth and promoting justice.

Passionate, motivated attorney practicing in Summit and Portage Counties in the areas of criminal defense law, family law, and that “gray area” in between that includes juvenile law (abuse, dependency, neglect cases as well as delinquency cases) and both filing and defending Civil Protection Orders.. The attorneys at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC are eager to help clients mediate, negotiate, or litigate their legal problems--whichever is appropriate upon an in-depth consultation with our clients. I offer a compassionate, personal approach to resolving legal matters. Clients can have the peace of mind they deserve because I know how to find the answers to the pressing questions and concerns through my experience, researching skills, resourceful nature, and the wealth of knowledge I can access through my professional associations.. I am a very active and long-standing member of the Akron Bar Association as the Vice-Chair of the New Lawyers' Section, and a member of the Lawyers' Assistance Committee, the Criminal Law Section, and the Family Law Section.. My volunteer work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) has also given me access to special training and additional experience in juvenile law—to both the law of this practice area and the realities that parents, foster parents, and other family members and friends face when they find themselves in the juvenile court system or in their county’s department of children services (including Summit County Children’s Services, which is also called SCCS or CSB, and Portage Children’s Services Agency, or PCSA or CSB).. I stay involved and in touch with the state of the law in Ohio in my practice areas through the Continuing Legal Education seminars and the networking opportunities available through the Ohio Bar Association. I attend many Continuing Legal Education seminars annually to expand my professional knowledge and network of knowledgeable practitioners; I am recognized as a member of the Ohio Bar College for attending more than 24 hours of CLE in a single year, which is double what the Ohio Supreme Court requires of registered attorneys (the Court requires 24 hours every TWO years)!. My other professional memberships include the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, which puts me in touch with criminal defense practitioners in my area and around the state who are deep in the trenches every day alongside me. My membership in the Ohio Women's Bar Association and the American Bar Association also enrich my professional network and knowledge of relevant case law.

Noah C. Munyer graduated from Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery, Alabama in 1999. He attended Auburn University in Auburn Alabama, and Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology in 2006. Mr. Munyer attended the University of Akron School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 2010.. After graduating Mr. Munyer continued working as a prosecutor for the City of Stow. Then he went into defense practice and teamed up with Mr. Keith and Mr. Godward to form Keith, Godward & Munyer.. Mr. Munyer is licensed to practice in both Ohio State Courts and Federal Court for the Northern District.. Mr. Munyer has tried numerous cases to both judge and jury in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Munyer’s practice is focused in Criminal Law, traffic/OVI, landlord/tenant issues, and Juvenile/Domestic relations work.. Mr. Munyer is recently Rule 20 Certified to represent individuals charged with the death penalty in Ohio.

Mr. Galla is an attorney dedicated to service. While pursuing his undergraduate education, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an indirect fire infantryman. There, he honed his initiative and leadership skills which formed the foundation for further exemplary service. During his time in law school, Mr. Galla performed over 300 hours of pro bono community service work and was recognized by the Supreme Court of Ohio for this achievement.. Mr. Galla enjoys complex litigation and has worked on cases involving receivership, trusts, commercial leasing, business disputes, medical malpractice, product liability, and more. In his free time, he enjoys rental real estate investment.

Mr. Funk focuses his practice on business and public law litigation, appellate law, constitutional law, municipal law, real estate, easements, and zoning disputes.  He is a Past President of the Akron Bar Association and has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio and as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. He has significant appellate experience in both the federal and state courts, including a number of appeals and original actions before the Ohio Supreme Court.  Mr. Funk is a 1991 graduate of the Harvard Law School and a former law clerk to U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich in the Northern District of Ohio.  Prior to joining Roetzel in 1998, Mr. Funk was a Senior Litigation Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Max graduated from the University of Akron School of Law, with honors, and received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from Ashland University where he was a 3-time academic All-American in both soccer and track.. Max now competes in the courtroom where he represents those charged with misdemeanors and felonies in both state and federal court in Ohio and West Virginia.

Matthew A. Mooney was raised in Medina, Ohio and graduated with Honors from Medina High School in 2006. Matt then attended the University of Akron, receiving a Bachelors Degree in History and a Minor in Spanish. Matt worked as a Nurse Aide at Akron General Medical Center in the Progressive, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units through most of his Undergraduate studies. He was accepted into the University of Akron School of Law in 2011, while continuing to work as a Nurse Aide. Matt received his Juris Doctor from the School of Law in 2015 with Certificates in Litigation and Health Law.. Growing up in a household of healthcare workers, and with experience providing patient care, Matt has a rare perspective and sensitivity to the experiences of patients and their family. Matt performed a Legal Externship with the in-house counsel of a major area health system, and also worked as a Research Assistant in the University of Akron School of Law Public Health Law and Science Center. Matt then served as a Law Clerk in a Plaintiff’s Litigation practice in Medina, and finally as a Legal Intern with Perantinides & Nolan, Co. L.P.A. for the final year of his legal studies. This unique background has fueled Matt’s commitment to service of those who have been injured in the healthcare setting, and equipped him with the training and experience to serve as an effective and diligent advocate.. Matt also maintains an avid interest in the representation of Whistleblowers and Relators in Qui Tam actions, which seek to recover money fraudulently billed to government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Matt intends to offer his training, experience, and diligence to help Whistleblowers who seek to hold organizations accountable under the Federal False Claims Act.

Lynda Harvey Williams is the Principal of the Law Firm of Lynda Harvey Williams & Associates LLC which was founded in 1990. This firm has a stellar reputation in Family Law and matters that are related to and impact Family Law such as Divorce/Dissolution, Custody, Child Support, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Probate, and Juvenile court cases involving private, city, and county agencies. The firm has represented clients in Ohio and across the Nation. The firm primarily handles cases in Summit, Portage, and Medina counties.. Eventhough Family Law touches areas of life that may be extremly personal, these cases can be come very legally complex. Contact our office for a free intial consultation today! We may be able to provide you with compassionate legal representation.

Known for solving complex problems utilizing innovative thinking, logic, and legal precepts.. 20 plus year veteran trial attorney experienced in criminal prosecution and all manner of public sector law. Helped victims through the criminal justice process. Responsible for the conviction of numerous criminal defendants who were sentenced to terms of years in prison. Interviewed and presented victims, expert witnesses, and lay witnesses in various court proceedings.. Ten years of Municipal Law experience representing six villages in Harrison County. Negotiated Ohio EPA approval of major sewer projects for two villages.. Negotiated resolutions in thousands of criminal matters and civil matters including road use maintenance agreements, oil and gas leases, pipeline agreements, property leases, and sales.

Kevin J. Breen has been in the private practice of law for 28 years after graduating from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1986, where he was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in the law of evidence and served as a judicial extern to The Honorable Alvin I. Krenzler, retired United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio in Cleveland.. After practicing at large firms in both Akron (Roetzel & Andress) and Cleveland (Thompson, Hine), between 1986 and 1994, Mr. Breen started his own practice focusing on the areas of business litigation, contract, employment law and educational law.  His practice has expanded to include additional practices areas.  He has successfully operated his own firm for the past 20 years.  Mr. Breen is a well-known and widely respected trial and appellate lawyer. He appears regularly in both State and Federal Courts in Ohio.  He has served as lead counsel in several reported cases including, Radcliff v. Steen Elec., Inc., 64 Ohio  161, 841 N.E.2d 794 (Ohio App. 9 Dist. 2005); Stipkala v. Bank One, N.A., 2005-Ohio-16, C. A. 21986, 05-LW-0039 (9th App. Dist.) Stan Alan Acceptance Corp. v. Chapman, 2004-Ohio-4330, C.A. 21873, 04-LW-3586 (9th App. Dist.) Holiday Properties, Inc. v. Lowrie, 2003-Ohio-1136, C.A. 21055 & 21133, 03-LW-0838 (9th App. Dist.) Johnson's Janitorial Serv. v. Alltel Corp., 92 Ohio 327, 635 N.E.2d 60 (9th App. Dist. 1993) Lyons v. Cross Roads Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., 61 Ohio 180, 576 N.E.2d 835 (Ohio . 1990); Lee v. Gross Lumber Co., 57 Ohio 52, 566 N.E.2d 696 (Ohio App. 9 Dist. 1989); and Akron Golf Charities, Inc. v. Limbach, Tax Com'r, 34 Ohio St.3d 11, 516 N.E.2d 222 (Ohio 1987). His office is located in Fairlawn.. Mr. Breen is an active and longtime member of the Akron Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association.  He has been a long standing member of the Lawyer Referral Service of the Akron Bar Association and other committees of the bar.  He has served on the Government Affairs Committee of the Akron Regional Development Board as well as the Social Services Advisory Board of Summit County.

Joy Malek Oldfield is an attorney at Hill Hardman Oldfield, LLC. She represents plaintiffs in cases involving medical and other professional malpractice, insurance disputes, automobile collisions, business/contract disputes and employment litigation. Joy has tried cases, argued appeals and successfully handled mediations and arbitrations in both state and federal court.. In 2007, Joy received the Distinguished Service Award from the Ohio Association for Justice, the state's largest victim's rights advocacy group. She was also named an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in Cincinnati Magazine's 2007 and 2010 editions.. Joy currently serves an appointed term on the Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendation Panel, created by Governor Ted Strickland to assist in the selection of judges for vacancies in Ohio courts. She has lectured on ethics, insurance law and personal injury before the Ohio Association for Justice, the Ohio State Bar Association and the National Business Institute.. Joy and her husband, Charlie Oldfield (a Youngstown attorney) reside in Cuyahoga Falls with their daughters, Amelia and Alana.

Jim Rench is a Shareholder in the law firm of Stark & Knoll Co., L.P.A., Akron, Ohio. Jim has enjoyed a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “av” for many years and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America (Banking Law) since 1995 and in Ohio Super Lawyers (Business, General) since 2004 . He is a member of numerous Bar and professional associations, including the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Association for Corporate Growth.

I've spent most of my life in the Northeast Ohio area.  I attended Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, and graduated in 2001.  Thereafter, I enrolled at Mount Union College where I majored in Political Science, and minored in History and Pre-Law.  Upon graduation in 2006, I moved to Lansing, Michigan, where I attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  I graduated near the top of my class in 2009, and began working for the Canton Prosecutor's office soon after.While working in Canton, I prosecuted criminal cases and investigated claims brought to me by the people of the city and surrounding areas.  Working for the prosecutor, I developed a thorough understanding of the local criminal system, and how to navigate through it.After working at the prosecutor's office, I began employment with Attorney Christine D. Finan in Akron, Ohio.  While working for Attorney Finan, I dealt with a wide array of family law issues, as well as wills and the Akron criminal system.In 2010 I began my own practice so that I could use my knowledge and experience to help the community that I've spent the vast majority of my life in.  I look forward to addressing the legal needs of the people of the area, and hope to make a difference in the lives of those I represent.  If you have a legal problem big or small, call me today so we can confront the issues head on, and prevent  any unnecessary hardship to you and your family.

I wont bs you and tell you what you want to hear. I tell you what you need to hear. Aggressive but humble; always analytical. I calculate odds. With striking efficiency.

I was born in Frankfurt, Germany on January 21, 1956.  I attended the University of Akron and received my degree in Medical Technology in 1979. I went to law school at the University of Akron, School of Law and received my law degree with honors in 1993. I am licensed to practice law in all state courts in Ohio and am a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the College of American Pathologists.. I am focused on getting results for my clients while providing them with unparalleled service. I will respond to your questions promptly, provide you with complete explanations that are easy to understand and cover all options under the law. I will also thoroughly prepare and aggressively pursue your case to achieve the results you desire. By doing this, we will be able to effectively settle your case without the need for trial. In the event that a trial is necessary, I have extensive trial experience with a proven record of success.. I became a lawyer to utilize my 20 years of hospital experience as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Director in a local hospital. Practicing law allows me to help people on a more personal / individual basis than I could in my previous career.. Although I have handled many large cases, involving serious injury and death, my more memorable cases are those where I was able to get a recovery for the client despite factual circumstances that would appear to prohibit financial recovery. Some of those cases involved:. A man launched from his neighbor's tree while he was using a chainsaw to remove the top of the tree,. A blind man who stepped into a hole dug by his dog while trying to get out of the way of another man backing a trailer into the blind man's driveway,. A professional entertainer who was injured when the trapeze from which she was hanging broke,. A man who was burned on the face and neck by chili that he had obtained from a vending machine,. A woman who was injured when the ceiling collapsed in the bathroom of her apartment, and. A large man who was injured when he fell through the decking on a public boat dock.