Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Akron Area

Since 2005, my law practice has been focused on Probate Administration, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Qualifiying Individuals and Spouses for Medicaid, Asset Preservation and Personal Injury.  The most common Estate Planning documents I suggest every person should have are a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will.  These are the big four.  Other various documents may also be required for your specific situation.  The best way to properly evaluate your specic situation is to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual needs and goals.

My practice is in Akron, Ohio however I have handled matters outside the State of Ohio and have appeared before Courts in the States of Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Virginia.  We are happy to handle litiagtion in forums outside or inside the State of Ohio.. I enjoy the law a great deal and am proud of what I do for a living.  Outside of the law I am a husband and father an enjoy being with my family.  I also am an assitant varsity baseball coach for a local high school.. Our firm handles an array of matters other than those listed in my profile.  We have attorneys who are well versed in estate planning, probate, wills, criminal offenses (non-capital cases), personal injury and wrongful death.  Please call us to discuss your legal needs.

Most Recent Significant Work Project Experiences (last 4 months) include:. -Land Use and Zoning Work;. -Real Estate Lending representing Lender;. -Student Housing Development representing University;. -Obtained TRO on behalf of Grantee in an Access Easement Dispute;. -Represent Lender in a Commercial Foreclosure;. -Oil & Gas Pipeline Right of Ways, Division Orders and Dormant Mineral Act cases;

Maria practices in estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, personal injury, small business representation and formation, contract review, real estate transactions, and civil litigation.. Prior to working with her father, Maria practiced litigation in Cleveland at a global law firm, where she represented corporate clients primarily involved in federal investigations and allegations of white collar crime.. Maria is a summa cum laude graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, where she was a part of Akron’s reputable Mock Trial Team, and a Production Editor of the Akron Law Review. Her article was awarded Best Note and was published by the Akron Law Review.. Before attending law school, Maria obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English from John Carroll University and was a middle school teacher in Medina. Maria is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Akron Bar Association.

Located in the Portage Lakes area south of Akron, Attorney Kacyon represents individuals and small businesses in Summit, Stark, Portage, and Wayne counties.  Attorney Kacyon frequently handles divorces, dissolutions, child custody cases, chapter 7 bankruptcies, estate planning and estate administration.

Jack W. Morrison, Jr. practices in the areas of civil litigation and appellate practice, real estate law & development, zoning and land use, government, public and municipal law as well as business and corporate law. He is an active member of the American and Ohio Associations for Justice and the American, Ohio and Akron Bar Associations.

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.

I represent corporate and government whistleblowers who have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of the American taxpayer in the last 20 years.   Beyond that, I have a general practice representing people for employment issues, dealing with local government, injuries, bankruptcy, and criminal defense.

I have had my own law practice, located in Coventry Township just south of Akron, since 1989.  My practice involves estate planning, everything from a simple will to a revocable living trust, and the administration of estates.  I have served as chairman of the Probate Law Section of the Akron Bar Association.  I have three children and four grandchildren.  I am a member of Christ Community Chapel.  I previously served on Summit County Council, was a Springfield Township trustee, and director of the Summit County Board of Elections.  I enjoy following the Cavs, Indians, Buckeyes, and Browns.

David Lombardi has been practicing law in the northeast Ohio area for over 25 years.  Attorney Lombardi has handled thousands of cases including: civil and criminal defense, real estate, probate, commercial and personal injury cases.. Attorney Lombardi is an experienced trial attorney (over 100 trials and evidentiary hearings) who is respected in the legal community.  Attorney Lombardi is also respected in the Akron community having served on the Boards of the Akron Bar Association, Community Legal Aid, Summit County Transportation Improvement District, Summit County Law Library Resources Board, and Summit Christian Church.. Attorney Lombardi has also served as Judge of the Akron Municipal Court.. Attorney David Lombardi cares about the greater Akron community, and cares about its people.  You are what makes this community great, and Attorney Lombardi will be there to assist you with all of your legal needs.  Intelligent advice for solutions to your problems.. Call for an appointment, or leave a message

Current President of Torchbearers and a champion for service and leadership in Akron.  In his work life Craig has been practicing law for what is coming up on 11 years in Akron.  As a business & technology attorney at the Cleveland/Akron law firm of Brouse McDowell, LPA Craig has steered many entrepreneurs, non-profits and technology companies through what can sometimes be challenging legal waters.. Craig has a broad legal knowledge base from working with various businesses from startups to long term brick and mortar operations as he has handled everything from risk management and audits to federal regulatory compliance for companies operating in spaces affected by COPPA, HITEC/HIPPA, UCC, SEC, FTC, and USPTO among others.. His passion for community and collaboration runs deep with volunteer time spent with Torchbearers, serving on the Board for Leadership Akron, serving on the Board for the Greater Akron Chamber, various committees and pro bono work with the Akron Bar Association and the annual Strides for Autism Campaign.. When not volunteering, this 2014 30 For the Future award winner and Super-Lawyer Rising Star Award winner for the last 4 consecutive years enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and running.

Born and raised right here in Northeast, Ohio, I represent individuals and small businesses.  Whether you're being wronged by an insurance company, have lost a loved one, or simply want to plan for the future, I can help.