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Todd has been practicing in areas of elder law since 1993. He obtained his A.B. in Political Science from Ohio University and his Juris Doctor from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1993. Prior to becoming an attorney Todd worked with the local Long Term Care Ombudsman program, advocating for the rights of long term care consumers. It was then he spent a good deal of time observing some of the problems with people being able to get the care that they deserved and needed. After graduating and passing the bar in 1993, Todd directed a program to assist in the appeals of wrongfully denied Medicare claims. Since that time, Todd has worked both as a solo practitioner and in larger firms to advocate for the elderly. Todd is a regular speaker both in the community and to other lawyers and professionals in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, and other subjects. He is a board member and Treasurer of his church, and is married and lives in Rocky River, OH with his family, as well as the family dog, Happy.

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My core practice is business civil litigation. I focus on representing businesses and professionals in court. I counsel and assist businesses on start up issues, risk avoidance, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. I also represent individuals in meritorious claims against bad businesses when necessary.

Rick began his practice at Baker & Hostetler in the areas of corporate law, real estate and litigation, and is now the Managing Partner at Sonkin & Koberna.  Rick represents a wide variety of closely-held organizations and national corporations in all aspects of business and real estate law. Rick has significant experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions and leasing, including extensive experience in leasing to big box retailers. Rick's experience also includes providing owners of businesses with succession planning advice and general counsel services. He currently represents numerous automobile dealerships in northeastern Ohio. Rick also represents individuals and companies in litigation involving construction disputes, business disputes, and personal injury.

OSBA Certified Specialist, Residential Real Property Law, since 2008. 2013 Super Lawyer, Awarded, Rising Star, Real Estate Law. Member of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Real Estate Section and Member of. Real Property Section Counsel. Member of Ohio State Bar Association, Real Estate Section and Member of. Real Property Section Counsel. Member of American Bar Association, Real Estate Section. Member of  Ohio Land Title Association. Volunteer for Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program with Ohio Supreme Court

My goal is to help individuals and families understand their options when planning for their future and to implement a plan for them that will enable them to qualify for benefits that are available to them while preserving their hard earned nest-eggs. I provide people with a road map to follow as life changes and walk them through the maze of rules and regulations if they are applying for Medicaid Benefits, Veteran's Aid and Attendance and other government benefits. This may include Powers of Attorneys, Wills, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Qualified Income Trusts and SNTs.. Jeannette concentrates her practice in the areas of Medicaid Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Estate Planning, including Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate Law, Non-Profit Organizations. Mrs. Weaver received her Juris Doctor degree in 1987 from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Kent State University in 1984. She currently serves as a Magistrate for the City of Broadview Heights. Mrs. Weaver was also an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio in its Environmental Enforcement Section and designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney General’s Office. Mrs. Weaver also served as Chief Trial Counsel, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Assistant Director of Law for the City of Cleveland.Mrs. Weaver is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio; the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio; United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio; and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. She is also a member of the Ohio State bar Association and the Parma Bar Association. She has served on the City of Broadview Heights Planning Commission and as volunteer Magistrate for the Juvenile Community Diversion Program in Broadview Heights. She is actively involved in her community, including previously serving as President of Chippewa Elementary School PTA and currently volunteering and chairing various school committees and athletic booster organizations as well as being an active member of St. Basil's Catholic Church.

Maria is known and respected for the quality of her legal work.  She prides herself on the personal attention she provides, showing compassion, honesty, patience and respect to each and every client.  Maria listens to each client’s needs and concerns and discusses solutions with her clients in plain English, not legalese.  She recognizes that each client is unique and puts together a plan for each client that is unique, timely and cost-efficient.. Maria started her own law firm in 2000.

Located in downtown Cleveland, I have been practicing law for over 30 years and specialize in probate, estate, small business, real estate and personal injury matters.  I look forward to hearing from you about your legal matter.  Please call me at or email at

Laura L. Volpini is the Managing Member of Volpini Rinkes, LLC. Laura specializes in residential real estate litigation, construction litigation, and professional liability litigation (namely, title agents, real estate agents, insurance agents, accountants and lawyers). Laura also serves as personal counsel in situations where clients are faced with legal risks not otherwise covered by their insurance policies. She has extensive experience handling matters, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations, in federal, state and municipal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. In 2006 and again in 2010, 2011, and 2012, Laura 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.

I joined Ulmer & Berne's real etstate group upon passing the July 2008 bar examination.  My interest in real estate is largely derived from my passion for urban history and redevelopment.  I take great satisfaction in seeing the changes our firm's work makes in the built landscape where we reside.. I grew up in the Cleveland area and currently live in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland with my wife, daughter and two cats.  As a young attorney, I look forward to many years of learning, assisting clients, and making a difference in the community through my practice.

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.

Gina became an Associate of the firm in 2010.  Her practice is primarily focused on the areas of estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, probate and guardianship law.  Gina advises clients in all areas of estate and gift tax planning, avoidance or minimization of probate, and succession planning for closely held business owners.  Gina works with individuals and families to meet clients’ tax and non-tax objectives.  She does this through the use of a wide variety of estate planning techniques including various irrevocable and revocable trusts, insurance trusts, special needs trusts, wills, powers of attorney and other related documents.. Gina has been a guest lecturer for many different groups including IRS enrolled agents and nursing home facilities.  She is a member of the Ohio State, Lake and Geauga Bar Associations, the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, the Lake County Probate Committee as well as various charitable and philanthropic organizations.  Gina resides in Lake County with her husband and their three daughters.

Ed Herman’s law practice focuses on foreclosure and residential real estate.  Before going to law school, Ed was a residential realtor.  Ed is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he interrogated Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service.  He is a graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, magna cum laude, Fordham University, and St. Ignatius High School.  Ed lives in Bay Village with his two daughters and his wife, Mindy Herman, who is his executive assistant.

Counsels clients on wealth transfer and estate planning ranging from. simple wills to complex trust arrangements. Creates comprehensive business succession plans. Assists fiduciaries in the administration of trusts and the estate, distribution of non-probate assets and the preparation of estate tax returns. Tailors each estate plan to best accomplish the goals of his clients, taking into consideration the tax implications presented by each client’s circumstances. Represents business entities, individuals, married couples, unmarried. couples and unmarried parents who want to continue a unified plan for their children

Attorney Rifici provides dependable guidance and professional solutions for your Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate matters.. With more than 20 years experience, your matter will be handled competently, efficiently and affordably.. We will ensure you make meaningful and informed decsions about your estate planning, because we take the time to discuss your concerns and your goals -- and when your planning is all in place, you will have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your important goals and wishes will be carried out.

A pre-eminent property tax attorney, Steve is the former National Director of Property Tax Services for Ernst & Young’s State and Local Tax Practice, and specializes in property tax matters throughout the United States. He has more than 25 years of experience handling property tax appeals and related matters for large national clients inclusive of national REITs and Fortune 500 companies. Steve’s experience has led to the successful representation of clients with complex legal issues related to the valuation of real and personal property for all types of commercial and residential properties. Steve’s more recent successes include the representation of a casino, airport mall and major hospital system. Steve is also experienced in the area of state tax exemptions for qualifying property.. This is a link to this property tax attorney's website.. When not assisting taxpayers, Steve enjoys biking, attending the theatre and spending time with his family.