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Emily E. Gilbert is a 2005 graduate from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2006. She joined Margolius, Margolius and Associates in 2006 as an associate attorney. She completed her undergraduate degree at Binghamton University in 2000, with a Bachelor of Arts in English.. Emily has worked extensively on ERISA / Long Term Disability cases, SERS, OPERS, STRS, and Social Security disability claims since joining the firm. She also enjoys practicing in the civil rights areas of housing and employment discrimination.  She previously argued before the 9th Appellate District of Ohio in a case which established a landlord’s duty to act to prevent discrimination between tenants, when notice of the discrimination is given. In addition, Emily has written briefs for both the U.S. Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals advocating for an expansion of employees rights under ERISA. She has made this area of the law, which notoriously favors large insurance companies, one of the larger focuses of her practice.. Emily is admitted to practice before all Ohio Courts, as well as the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a member of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association. It is Emily’s goal to broaden the rights of employees in the workplace when they become sick and disabled. In her free time, she is a mother of two and volunteers her time with the J.D. Breast Cancer Foundation.

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.

Dustin Rawlin is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in complex litigation matters in courts throughout the United States. He defends companies in cases involving product liability, business tort, breach of warranty, consumer fraud, and commercial disputes with a focus on the defense of medical device companies. Dustin is national counsel for a medical device manufacturer and has successfully defended scores of cases involving a wide variety of medical devices, including saline and silicone gel breast implants, tissue expanders, vocal cord paste, ultrasound devices, liposuction equipment, and penile implants. He is currently defending personal injury claims related to transvaginal mesh devices used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse as coordinating and lead counsel in two multidistrict litigation proceedings. Dustin works with nationally and internationally renowned experts in the fields of biomaterials, pathology, biomedical engineering, and medicine to present sophisticated scientific and medical concepts to juries.Dustin devotes substantial time to pro bono representations, community service, and mentoring associates. He serves on the board of the non-profit Seeds of Literacy, an organization dedicated to one-on-one adult literacy and GED tutoring.Dustin met his wife Meggan, also an attorney, while they were both students at Duke University School of Law and – in one of his finest pieces of advocacy – convinced her to turn down job opportunities in Dallas and Atlanta and move to Northeast Ohio where they live with their three young children.

Dennis M. Seaman is the founder and managing partner of Seaman & Associates.  For the last 50 years, he has handled thousands upon thousands of cases involving motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, premises accidents, defective product claims, medical and professional malpractice claims, nursing home negligence claims, wrongful death claims, workers’ compensation claims, job site accident claims, and employee claims against employers for intentional acts.  Recently, in 2016, Dennis received the Martindale-Hubbell® DistinguishedSM Peer Review Rating for High Professional Achievement.. Dennis has dedicated his entire legal and personal life adjudicating and protecting the rights of injured workers and citizens. In addition to his professional career of protecting the rights of injured people, he has assisted the general community through his involvement in many civic organizations.

Daniel M. Margolis was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He obtained a B.A. from Carleton College and then attended the Vermont Law School, where he focused his studies on criminal law and constitutional issues. He obtained his J.D. in 1996 and was honored by being named to the Dean's List. While in law school, Dan was also a member of the local volunteer fire department, where he developed a keen interest in arson investigation. He is now admitted to practice law in all Ohio state courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.. After graduating from law school, Attorney Margolis became an Assistant Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County. He was immediately assigned to the Appeals Division, generally considered to be the brain trust of the prosecutor's office. Drawing upon his law school experience as a firefighter, Dan was a founding member of the county's first Arson Prosecution Unit. He also prosecuted several high-profile cases in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.. In 2000, Dan entered private practice, focusing on criminal defense in all counties and courts in Northern Ohio. He has defended clients — adults and juveniles — in serious cases ranging from DUI to arson and murder. Over the years, Dan has built a reputation as an aggressive attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients.. Attorney Margolis is a member of several prominent organizations, including:. Dan is considered an authority on defending sex cases and high-profile cases in juvenile court. He is a frequent speaker on legal issues and has presented numerous continuing legal education seminars for juvenile law classes at local law schools.

Chelsea Marie Shenton is an Associate Attorney at the law firm Novak, Pavlik, Deliberato L.L.P. located in Cleveland, Ohio where we focus on the needs of the hardworking people of Northeast Ohio.

Call today at or email at !. Attorney Thomas J. Hobbs believes in a client centered approach to any case he takes on. When you retain Mr. Hobbs as your attorney, he will take the time to discuss your case with you, explain the various steps of the process that you will encounter, and will answer any questions that you may have. Mr. Hobbs believes in being heavily involved in your case from the beginning whereas with other attorneys, they do not get involved until it is time to start talking about money.. Mr. Hobbs earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. Mr. Hobbs also earned his Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation at the same time. Mr. Hobbs is licensed to practice law in all Ohio courts as well as the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Southern districts of Ohio.. With both a law degree and an MBA, Mr. Hobbs is equipped to handle a broad range of cases from personal injury to business related issues including wrongful death and personal injury cases resulting from automobile, truck, and motorcycle crashes, product defects, and work-related injuries.. Mr. Hobbs was born and raised in the Cleveland area and, following in the footsteps of several family members, wanted to pursue a legal career from an early age. Married with children, Mr. Hobbs enjoys being actively involved in the community and in his spare time enjoys working on home improvement projects and various year-round sporting activities.

Brian M. Zaber is an experienced litigation attorney having practiced for 14 years on both the plaintiff and defense sides of personal injury litigation.  Since joining Seaman & Associates in 2014, Brian has recovered more than $3.5 million for his injured clients.  In 2012, Brian was selected for inclusion in the Ohio Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars, an award designed to identify the top 2.5% of young lawyers in the State.

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.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bruce has helped clients throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond work through their cases and reach a favorable settlement. Bruce is an attorney and the founding partner of Taubman Law in Ohio City.. If you’re looking for a Cleveland attorney who cares about what you’re going through, consider working with Bruce. Bruce has dedicated his life to helping people all over the state of Ohio. After practicing law in downtown Cleveland for 30 years, Bruce recognized that most of his clients were focused outside the city, and chose to move his office to Ohio City to be closer to the people and communities he represents.. Bruce attended The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Nevada. He is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Nevada Bar Association and a member of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.. With over 40 years of legal experience in medical malpractice, workers compensation, personal injury, and employment discrimination cases, Bruce Taubman is a Cleveland attorney you can count on when you need help.. Bruce has tried hundreds of cases in Northeast Ohio, and he is dedicated to making sure that every client he works with receives compensation that is fair and just. Whether you’re hurt on the job, injured in a car accident, or facing hardship after improper medical care, Bruce will be there for whatever you need.

Berkman Gordon Murray & DeVan was founded nearly 60 years ago and has always been at the forefront of criminal, civil and constitutional litigation and appeals.  In addition to criminal and white collar defense, we represent plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, and represent professionals and business executives and management in criminal, civil and administrative matters.  We also provide representation in business litigation.  Our website, , provides a comprehensive list of significant trial, appellate and administrative cases we have handled in state and federal courts.

Attorney Vargas attended Case Western Reserve University for her undergraduate studies and law degree.  Her background in social sciences gives her the skills necessary to work with diverse clients and effectively resolve their issues. She is dedicated to client satisfaction and building strong attorney-client relationships.  Attorney Vargas is quickly gaining an excellent reputation within the legal community, as a professional and dedicated attorney.. Attorney Vargas truly enjoys working with people. Her clients are typically going through very difficult moments in their lives, and Attorney Vargas is able to help them navigate through every step of this process.

Attorney John J. Ready Jr. is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across eleven Ohio counties. With a strong analytical approach and an unwavering commitment to detail, he explores every legal avenue to provide strategic, results-oriented defense. His ability to think outside the box and go the extra mile has earned him a reputation as a diligent and effective advocate.Attorney Ready’s academic background reflects his commitment to excellence. He earned a double major in Computer Science and Political Science from John Carroll University while also competing on the university’s nationally recognized rugby team. Before entering law school, he worked as a software developer, gaining valuable problem-solving skills that now enhance his legal practice.At Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (now CSU Law School), he cultivated his passion for criminal law, earning six national awards for academic achievement. His blend of technical proficiency, analytical thinking, and legal acumen allows him to develop tailored defense strategies for each client. Attorney Ready is committed to protecting his clients’ rights and delivering the highest caliber of legal representation.

Attorney Jaime P. Serrat has over 30 years of trial experience in federal and state court, including misdemeanors and felonies.  Mr. Serrat has successfully handled hundreds of major criminal and civil cases and has spent his entire legal career in the Northeast Ohio court system. He is proud to serve the Hispanic community of Cleveland.

Attorney Christopher A. Rivero brings a deep and personal commitment to helping those facing legal challenges. His passion for advocacy is rooted in his own upbringing in a troubled community, where he witnessed hardship and despair firsthand. These experiences instilled in him a powerful sense of empathy and a relentless drive to serve others. Today, he channels that drive into providing hope to those who may feel hopeless.. What sets Attorney Rivero apart from other attorneys is more than just legal knowledge—it’s how he connects with his clients and handles their cases.. Communication:One of the most common complaints clients have about their attorneys is poor communication. Attorney Rivero understands this and makes consistent, open communication a top priority. He is responsive, accessible, and ensures his clients are informed every step of the way.. Work Ethic:Attorney Rivero’s strong work ethic stems from his genuine care for his clients. He doesn’t just see cases—he sees people who need help. Because he loves what he does and truly believes in those he represents, working hard isn’t just part of the job—it’s second nature.. Experience:Perhaps most importantly, Attorney Rivero’s unique combination of personal and professional experience allows him to relate to clients who have encountered the criminal justice system. Whether it's a minor legal issue or a major criminal matter, he approaches every case with understanding, compassion, and dedication.

Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jenna’s practice focus is removal proceedings, family based cases both within the United States and with consular processing.. Jenna was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in La Jolla, a small town in San Diego County. During her high school and college years, she studied abroad in Argentina, Italy and spent her junior year of college in Irkutsk, Siberia (Russia). Upon her return from Russia, Jenna graduated from Trinity College, and was awarded the Russian Book Prize for scholastic excellence. She moved to Cleveland in 1995. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case School of Law (Immigration Practicum I and II), and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She speaks Spanish and Russian.. Jenna is currently the Vice President of Ohio AILA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono service, notably for her efforts in ending family detention. She is married to Timothy Peyton, and they have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.

At Paul Daher & Associates, we believe in pursuing justice for our clients and their families. With over 15 years of legal experience, we have earned a reputation for exceptional and attentive advocacy among our clients. We recognize that each client has a unique history and objective. We believe that each client deserves to have their voice heard, and we will dedicate personalized and detailed attention to each client. Due to our success and dedication, we are well-known by law enforcement, prosecution, and residents as a first-rate source of counsel. We offer a free consultation in which we listen to the facts of your case and offer our opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

As your legal counsel, we become part of your team, providing the legalcomponent to your business decisions. We analyze the strengths andweaknesses of any proposed endeavor. We provide the legal analysis youneed to proceed with business fully confident of the probable andpossible consequences.. We map a pathway through the complicated maze of negotiations. Weprovide insight for analysis of tactics and strategies you need duringnegotiations, always with the intent of achieving your objectives.. Knowledge of your business is crucial. We become asknowledgeable as necessary so we can bring you ideas consistent withyour business plan and your ideals and prevailing principles.. Entrepreneurial attitudes of our clients are encouraged andnurtured with modern legal and business practices forged by establishedlegal theory. Today's legal representation demands no less.. As the pace of life speeds ahead and technological advancesin business occur with mind-numbing swiftness, new and challenginglegal problems must be addressed thoughtfully and creatively, oftenwith great urgency.. As your counsel, we provide the complete legal services you need. You and your business deserve no less.

As a property tax attorney, Todd has extensive experience in the area of property tax litigation and related matters. For nearly 30 years, he has handled property tax matters in all 88 Ohio counties and in various jurisdictions throughout the country. Todd’s accomplished litigation profile includes experience at all levels of Ohio courts and administrative agencies, inclusive of arguing before the Ohio Supreme Court on numerous occasions. Specifically, Todd successfully argued the landmark appeals of Sharon Village Ltd. v Licking Cty. Bd. of Revision, 78 Ohio St.3d 479(1997) [the preparation and filing of a complaint with an Ohio board of revision constitutes the practice of law], Dayton-Montgomery Cty. Port Auth. v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Revision, 113 Ohio St.3d 281(2007) [Ohio Board of Tax Appeals cannot revert back to county’s original value after taxpayer satisfies its burden] and Akron City School Dist. Bd.of Edn. v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Revision, 139 Ohio St.3d 92(2014) [Supreme Court defines “recent” in relation to an arm’s-length sale as occurring 24 months before or after a tax lien date].. When not assisting taxpayers, Todd enjoys boating, sailing and wind surfing.

As a journalist, Brian D. Bardwell was trained to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”. Now an attorney, he brings the same sensibility to the practice of law, where he focuses on First Amendment rights, whistleblower protection, and access to government records. Clients benefit from a unique set of skills and training that Brian uses to uncover the truth, defend his clients’ rights, and make life miserable for those who abuse their power.. Before he was a lawyer, Bardwell was an award-winning reporter and editor, covering criminal-justice and education issues for newspapers around Northeast Ohio and writing about tax law for State Tax Notes. The National Press Club, the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Associated Press Society of Ohio recognized his outstanding writing and investigative skills, which have uncovered a college dropout with a fake degree trying to take over a local school district, sex offenders taking jobs as elementary-school teachers, and even a plot by the Mexican government to hijack the script of the latest James Bond film.. Apart from his journalistic work, Bardwell also spent several years running a small nonprofit focused on promoting the public’s right to access government records. Well before he was an attorney, he was successfully suing local governments that refused to disclose who they were holding in their jails, how they had disciplined public officials, and what property they had seized from their citizens. Based on that work, he was invited to lecture on public-records law by the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Cleveland Employment Inn of Court, and the biennial conference of the ACLU of Ohio, which called him “one of Ohio’s greatest champions of transparency.”. Brian graduated cum laude from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where his aggressive trial-advocacy skills earned him an invitation to the Order of the Barristers. He earned a bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the University of Virginia. His academic research has been published in the University of Virginia’s Oculus and in the Case Western Reserve Law Review.

As a former Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Kiran Kovoor Mikhaiel brings invaluable experience and insider knowledge to her criminal defense practice at Mikhaiel Law. A lifelong Ohioan, Kiran leverages her comprehensive understanding of the state’s legal landscape to provide effective representation for clients facing serious criminal charges. Her prosecutorial experience gives her the ability to anticipate the opposition’s strategies, while her time as an Enforcement Attorney at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights reinforces her commitment to justice and advocacy. Kiran approaches every case with determination, offering supportive counsel and aggressive defense aimed at safeguarding her clients’ rights and futures.

Andrew Margolius is an attorney practicing employment law, disability and fair housing law in Northeast Ohio, and is the principal in the firm Margolius, Margolius and Associates, an employee rights and housing oriented law firm.  He has been an attorney since 1983 and practices both in federal and state courts.. Mr. Margolius has  successfully litigated cases in both federal and state court.  Noteworthy among his achievements are advanced in disability discrimination law, long term disability precedent, substantial jury verdicts, and vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws, extending to his insistence upon affirmative relief in family status cases such as requiring a landlord to build a playground to remedy past family status discrimination (“affirmative action for kids”).  He was the attorney in McGill v. Bellissimo, a landmark fair housing sexual discrimination verdict which incorporated sexual harassment and hostile environment theories in the fair housing field, and remains as one of the highest sexual harassment awards for a single plaintiff.  In Silvey v. Washington Square Chiropractic Clinic, 2013-Ohio-438, employment law advances occurred. He was also one of the attorneys who tried a month long sexual harassment case resulting in a $497, jury verdict.  He has tried a case largely of first impression based off of religious discrimination and the application of the religious exemption under the Fair Housing Act.  The case resulted in findings of religious discrimination and retaliation in favor of a homeowner, his intended renter and a fair housing organization.  In 2009, he again had a jury trial in a Dayton Ohio sexual harassment housing discrimination case, resulting in a $248,000 verdict.   He frequently lectures on trial tactics and fair housing, disability and employment law.  Disability work includes Michael Stiso v. International Steel Group, No. 13-3503 (6th Cir. 2015)(long term disability, breach of fiducairy duty) and Houston v. UNUM Life Ins Co, No. 06-3644 (6th Cir. 2007).

Allen is a born and raised Ohioan. He grew up here, went to undergrad and law school in Ohio, and now serves this community with his law firm. Hardworking blue-collar people are his roots, who he relates with best, and is the reason he couldn’t see himself living anywhere else. Allen was dropped on his great-great-aunt and uncle’s doorstep when he was two weeks old. They took him in when they didn’t have to and raised him as their own. While growing up, the phrase “it takes a village” couldn’t be more true for him. He loves being able to help the people he grew up around and give back to the village that helped raise him. Both as a business and personally, Allen strongly believes in giving back to the community. He has a scholarship for students and is involved with many community initiatives. Allen is best known as a family man, Cleveland sports fan, and supportive member of his community.. Allen is the founder and co-owner of Tittle & Perlmuter. He started the firm in 2015 at his kitchen table with six figures of student loan debt, his first baby on the way, and a brand new mortgage because he wanted a law firm where clients actually came first. Allen practices exclusively in the area of personal injury, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and nursing home neglect state-wide. Medical malpractice cases are some of the most difficult cases to take on, but he is always up for a challenge and relishes the role of the underdog. Being a lawyer gives him the power to fight the Goliaths of the world, whether it be a billion-dollar insurance company or a multi-million-dollar medical company. He has the honor and privilege of representing people and families who have had their lives turned upside down by catastrophic injuries with life-altering effects. Recovering money, getting justice and answers, andhelping families move on is the biggest responsibility that he does not take lightly. Allen has committed his life’s work and legacy to serving his clients and community as one of Ohio’s leading personal injury lawyers.. Allen was born and raised in Huron, Ohio. After graduating from Huron High School, he attended Bowling Green State University where he graduated Magna cum laude. He then went to law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. Because of his education, experience, and expertise, Allen is asked to speak by multiple bars and legal associations like the Ohio Association for Justice, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lorain County Bar Association, and the Westshore Bar Association.

Al Mokhtari was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  He also lived in Cleveland for 5 years, and in Phoenix for 1 year.  He is active in the Columbus community, and enjoys weight lifting, volleyball, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to his parents, two sisters, as well as five nieces and nephews, Al has family throughout the U.S. and overseas.  Having spent 41 years in Ohio and over 13 years representing clients in courts all over Ohio, it's fair to say that Al is acquainted with the Courts and communities throughout Ohio.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Jonathan Stender represents individuals and management in a wide spectrum of labor, employment and workers’ compensation matters. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. Jonathan is strong proponent of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). In 2014, he was selected to join the Mediation and Arbitration Panel of NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), one of the country’s most highly regarded providers of ADR services.. Jonathan graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Russian Language and Literature and Political Science/International Relations from the University of Washington in 1994. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University Law School in 1998. At Case, he was Executive Editor of the Journal of International Law, a member of the National Moot Court Team, and recipient of the prestigious Dunmore Award, for excellence in appellate advocacy.. United States Navy Veteran. As a Navy petty officer, Jonathan deployed oversees aboard numerous Pacific Fleet subsurface combatants as a Cryptologic Direct Support Special Operator and Supervisor. In that role, Jonathan received myriad citations and awards, including the Navy Expeditionary Medal, and Meritorious and Navy Unit Commendations for special operations vital to the government of the United States.. He is the author of Too Many Secrets: Challenges to the Control of Strong Crypto and the National Security Perspective. 30 Case W. Res. J. Int’l Law 287 (1998), and is a certified Russian interpreter and translator.. Jonathan also has written and spoken on a wide range of employment and workers’ compensation issues. Representative publications include, “Navigating The Minefield Of Military Leave,” “Ohio Drug Testing Law Covering Workplace Injuries Ruled Unconstitutional,” and “ADA Direct Threat – The Supreme Court Has Finally Spoken.”