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With more than two decades of experience practicing law in both the private and public sectors, Michele Simonelli has the knowledge necessary to handle highly personal client matters with honesty, discretion, and zealous advocacy. Her background as a Judicial Staff Attorney for the Ohio District Courts of Appeals for both the Eleventh and Seventh Districts as well as managing her private practice has provided her with unique experience and insight into the administration and practice of law in a broad scope of matters.. Michele’s experience includes researching, analyzing, and drafting judicial opinions for a three-judge panel in a variety of legal matters such as defamation, criminal menacing, and breach of contract disputes, which required her not only knowing the current law in these areas but where they may be headed. With the quickly changing laws and judgments addressing internet defamation, the ability to pivot quickly and cautiously anticipate future trends has been an invaluable skill. In her private practice, Michele has ten years of experience handling highly sensitive and emotionally charged matters including online defamation, revenge porn, highly contested divorces, custody matters as well as LGBTQIA issues.. Michele handles each client matter with careful skill and experience without judgment. She understands that her clients come to her during what may be a highly sensitive moment in their lives. Her background in psychology and counseling help her to effectively communicate with clients as well as with those whose harmful conduct has caused her clients emotional distress, financial burden, and issues with job and family relationships. In addition to practicing law, Michele teaches courses on First Amendment and Privacy Law at Kent State University.. Michele’s outside interests include cycling, kayaking, hiking and urban exploring.. Civic Involvement. League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, President. The Legal Creative, Board of Directors. Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, Board of Directors. Youngstown Film Festival, Founder & President. Kent State Poynter Media Symposium, Coordinator. Presentations. NPR: All Things Considered: “Man sues 27 women in an “are we dating the same guy” Facebook group”. facebook-group. • Unauthorized Use of Name or Likeness: Can I Sue if Someone Uses My Name?, Minc Law (Dec. 29,. 2022),. likeness [://. name-likeness].. • Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and Free Speech, Grey House Publishing,. Contributing author. • Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and LGBTQ Issues, Grey House Publishing,. Contributing author. • A Scammer is Threatening to Post Pictures of Me: What Should I Do (Mar 2024). • How to Stop Blackmail Online (Mar 2024). • When Can You Sue For Defamation of Character? (Dec 2023). • What to Do If You Are the Target of Twitch Defamation (Sept 2023). • How to Get Your Personal Information Off the Internet (May 2023). • How to Spot Fake Sugar Baby Scams (March 2023). • Unauthorized Use of Name or Likeness: Can I Sue if Someone Uses My Name? (Dec 2022). Publications. Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and Free Speech, Grey House Publishing, Contributing author. Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and LGBTQ Issues, Grey House Publishing, Contributing author. Bar Admissions. Ohio. Education. Notre Dame College (B.A. in Psychology). Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D.). Editor, Cleveland State Law ReviewAwarded Outstanding Student in the Law of Evidence

When I am asked 'who I work for'? I honestly answer, 'I work for my clients.'  I am a career professional with a multitude of experience: I have been a Licensed Attorney since 2003 performing a variety of work in both civil and criminal matters, as well as being a Veteran of the United States Army.  Currently my focused area of representation in is with Family Law inclusive of Divorce, Dissolution, post decree matters as well as QDDRO processing, Custody, and Child Support.. Other previous experience consists of criminal defense of adults, Juvenile Court representation of minors, representation of parents in Juvenile Court involving county services, and civil matters including Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death.. I also continue to provide services pertaining to Immigration Law with matters involving fiancé and spouse visa’s; adjustment of status; naturalization; work authorizations; representation in removal proceedings; tourist visas; extension of status; victim/witness status.

Over her 33 years in practice, Sarah has earned a reputation as a domestic relations attorney who serves clients compassionately and effectively.. Her expertise in family law includes a broad range of issues in divorce and dissolution of marriage proceedings including valuing businesses and business interests, dividing retirement assets, determining support and designing and parenting plans. She is also experienced in post-divorce matters such as the modification and enforcement of support and parenting agreements and relocation. Her legal work for same-sex couples includes structuring parental rights agreements and dissolving unions and marriages.. Sarah’s approach is to explore whether certain dispute resolution strategies can achieve her clients’ goals through alternatives to litigation, but she also has extensive experience with complex litigation for businesses and families. She has advanced training in interest-based negotiation processes of Cooperative and Collaborative Law and is a qualified divorce mediator.. Sarah is regarded by her clients as an attorney who is compassionate but also a tough competitor, a characteristic she demonstrates outside her legal work as an ice hockey player. She is married with one grown son.

Nadia Zaiem is a dedicated attorney specializing in immigration law and family law, with a strong reputation for her advocacy on behalf of clients. Her practice encompasses various immigration matters such as work visas, family reunification, humanitarian relief, and deportation defense, reflecting her deep understanding of the complexities of immigration regulations. Nadia is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized support to her clients as they navigate their legal challenges. She is an active participant in the legal community, holding memberships in several professional organizations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, West Shore Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Her involvement with these associations enhances her legal knowledge and keeps her informed about the latest developments within her field, ensuring her clients receive exceptional representation. Nadia's dedication to her practice and her clients underscores her role as a trusted legal resource.

Ms. Hanson, an Ohio Attorney who graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law and Notre Dame College of Ohio, and a native of Ohio. She is currently in Private Practice and is the owner of a boutique trial practice in Cleveland, Ohio. Ms. Hanson is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio, the United States Supreme Court, The Northern Federal District Court of Ohio, The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ms. Hanson represents clients throughout the State of Ohio in Federal, State, Municipal and Mayor Courts. Attorney Hanson represents many clients in trials involving civil and criminal matters, and she works in all Ohio Courts and all Juvenile Courts. Being a trial lawyer also provides insights into how cases best can settle, and Attorney Hanson will work toward a fair and equitable resolution in your cases. Mediation is always an option if the parties agree.. Attorney Hanson has cases involving areas of the law such as: Family Law; Employment discrimination and wrongful termination, including unemployment. Personal Injury cases including Car Accidents, and other types of catastrophic injury; Criminal, including Federal Cases and State Cases, Misdemeanors and Felonies; Family Law Includes: Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, Child Support, Modification of Parenting Plans, Shared Parenting, Domestic Violence; Juvenile Custody and Criminal, Traffic, Bankruptcy, Discrimination, and Civil Rights; Housing Issues involving Landlords and Tenants, Foreclosure, and Real Estate Issues; and Business issues; Small Business, Civil Litigation, and Collections. We strive for professional excellence!

Mr. Hoffer has been a practicing attorney since 1991.  Divorce and Family Law are the bulk of Mr. Hoffer’s caseload.  After working with several other attorneys after law school, Mr. Hoffer opened his own office on North Ocoee Street in the Spring of 1996.. In over twenty plus years of practice, Mr. Hoffer has handled thousands of divorces, custody, child support and juvenile cases. He has also tried several civil and criminal jury trials over the years representing clients facing a variety of charges including rape, murder, attempted murder, possession of controlled substances, and driving under the influence. Mr. Hoffer has also practiced in the Court of Appeals and has maintained a membership with the Bradley County Bar Association since 1991 including a stint as President in 2015-2016. He is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and past member of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Mr. Hoffer serves on the Board of Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections.. In 2001, the Tennessee Supreme Court certified Mr. Hoffer as a Rule 31 Family Mediator. Since then, hundreds of attorneys and individuals from Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, Knox, and McMinn, and Rhea Counties have hired Mr. Hoffer to act as a mediator in order to facilitate agreements in divorce, custody or other family law cases.. Mr. Hoffer is married to Lisa and together they have raised four girls, two of whom are now married.  Lisa and Jerry have two grandchildren and one on the way.. Credentials:

Melanie GiaMaria is a passionate advocate known for her relentless pursuit of justice, her fairness and her wicked sense of humor. Clients love that Melanie is completely relatable and delivers solutions that honor the dignity of everyone involved.

Joy B. Savren, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Attorney is dedcated to assisting clients facing divorce or dissolution, post-divorce or other family law matters through the use of negotiation, communication, mediation and agreement toward a resolution that best benefits all involved and avoids costly litigation.. In private practice sine 1982, with a large portion of her practice in Family Law, she has extensive experience in divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody issues, shared parenting agreements, visitation agreement, division of assets and all the other associated components of the termination of marriage.  She has servied as a Guardian Ad Litem in Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Court to assure that the best interests of children were addressed.  Joy also practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and civil litigation.. Joy is a certified family law mediator and she recently became certified as a parenting coordinator.

Jim brings nearly 20 years of experience to his work in domestic relations and family law, serving hundreds of families on matters such as divorce, child custody, dissolution, alimony and child support issues, juvenile court proceedings for unwed parents, prenuptial agreements and adoptions.. Jim’s work often involves complex cases marked by high conflict and emotion, so he is valued by his clients for his empathy, listening skills and his ability to help them clearly understand the process. Whenever possible, he pursues amicable resolution out of court, but Jim also is known as a fierce and dogged advocate for his clients when litigation is necessary to protect their parental and property rights.. Jim is one of only a few attorneys in Ohio to receive the designation of Certified Family Relations Law Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association. He is married with two young boys, and his own experience with fatherhood has further enhanced his understanding of the struggles his clients face, especially in cases involving child custody.. “I have been drawn to family law because of how personal the issues are. I know that the issues involved will have a profound effect on a family’s day-to-day life. This knowledge motivates me to fight relentlessly for each client and the positive outcome they’re seeking.” – James L. Lane. Civic Involvement. Professional Affiliations

I am honored to be recognized by my peers with the highest possible rating for professional excellence and ethics- "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell for over 25 years. I have also been recognzied by my peers as an "Ohio Super Lawyer' for 13 consecutive  years and by Best Lawyers in America for 5 consecutive years. I am an  experienced trial attorney and former adjunct professor of law that represents injured citizens in Ohio harmed by medical errors and other acts of negligence. I have over 37 years of experience representing seriously injured persons and their families. My law firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of medical negligence and personal injury. We handle medical negligence claims as well as catastrophic personal injury, vaccine claims and trucking collision claims with over $200 million in compensation recovered for our clients. My experienced team of lawyers and nurses will get your questions answered and let you know if you have a case. Put my team to work for you and let us help you or a loved one. See  for more details.

I am a former Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor with experience defending clients charged with serious crimes in both State and Federal Court.  Communicating with my clients and aggressively defending their rights to clear their good name is essential to my practice. I have secured acquittals and dismissals of my clients' cases.

Edward R. Jansen is a graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in November of 2000.. Attorney Jansen has in Northeast Ohio courts for over 15 years. He has focused exclusively in the areas of domestic relations and family law, including dissolution, divorce, property division, child and spousal support, child custody, domestic violence, and similar juvenile court matters.. Attorney Jansen is currently a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, and has been certified by the OSBA as a specialist in Family Law.

Early in my career, I was a Magistrate in the Domestic Relations Court of Cuyahoga County.  I moved from there to a well respected law firm in downtown Cleveland for 12 years, becoming a partner before forming my own law practice in 2006.. Having divorced when my son was just 4 gave me perspective that I believe was halpful in understanding the difficulties facing divorcing parents.  I have been, primarily, a divorce attorney through my entire career for over 34 years.  I am devoted to making a difference and try to do that every day.

Domestic Relations attorney Carolyn C. Soeder is a valued advocate for her clients and an experienced trial attorney in all aspects of domestic relations matters. Ms. Soeder handles domestic relations cases at all stages, from initial filings through the appellate court process.

Dedicated professional serving Ohio with a high level of experience and a strong track record in Divorce & Domestic matters.

Brian M. Urban strives to offer his clients the opportunity to effectively participate, with his guidance, in the process they select for their own particular family law matters. Brian is able to provide his guidance by drawing upon over thirty-five years of experience as a litigator, advisor and negotiator since his 1979 admission to the practice of law in Ohio. He has been a Certified Specialist in family relations law in Ohio since the inception of that specialization certification in 2001. Martindale Hubbell's Law Directoryhas awarded its top AV rating to both Brian and his firm.Brian has eagerly embraced the emergence of Collaborative Family Law as a meaningful alternative to those clients who wish to minimize the impact of a divorce or other family crisis upon their children, preserve their ability to communicate with their former spouses, and obtain a divorce or other resolution with their dignity intact. Brian is a founding member and serves as a director of the Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the first professional organization in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio that is solely devoted to furthering collaborative practice for the benefit of divorcing couples and other families in transition. He is also a member of the Northeast Ohio Collaborative Professionals group and of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.Brian earned his B.A. degree,magna cum laude, from John Carroll University and J.D. degree, cum laude, from Cleveland State University. He appears in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, has been selected by Inside Business periodical as one of the Leading Lawyers in Northeastern Ohio annually since 2000, and has been selected by Law & Politics periodical as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers annually since 2004. Brian is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan, the Ohio State, and the American Bar Associations, and has been admitted to the bars of both the State of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court.