Top best L Lawyers in Cleveland | 3947 available

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.

Get Help! No Cost. No Obligation.

George Mineff, Jr., an alumnus of Augusta Military Academy, The University of South Carolina, and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, has been practicing law in downtown Cleveland since 1984, expertly handling cases across northern Ohio. Passionate about his work from the beginning, he enjoys engaging with people and addressing their legal challenges. His dedication has led to a significant client base, representing individuals in Municipal Courts and Court of Common Pleas throughout Ohio. Proud of his dedicated staff, his personal approach has fostered confidence among clients, prompting them to recommend his services for personal injury cases.

Frank’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy in state and federal courts with an emphasis on employment law, constitutional torts (Section 1983), public entity defense, and insurance defense. He has handled more than 150 appellate cases and routinely consults with trial attorneys on error preservation and pre-appeal strategy. He has prosecuted and defended original actions (e.g., mandamus, prohibition, etc.) in district appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Frank has also submitted amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefing on behalf of clients and organizations including the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. In 2008, Frank became one of the first attorneys to be certified as a specialist in appellate law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Most recently, Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine named him a Rising Star in appellate practice. Ohio Super Lawyers showcases outstanding lawyers in Ohio who are recognized by their peers for professional accomplishments. Only 2.5 percent of Ohio lawyers are chosen as Rising Stars.. Frank’s trial practice focuses primarily on the defense of public entities and their employees in federal and state courts. He is involved in all aspects of trial advocacy. Frank is the Chairman of the Governmental Liability Committee of the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. Frank previously worked as a news reporter and a magazine editor, covering the medical and construction industries.

Former Prosecutor Now Fighting For You!. The Law Office of David W. Reuven is a criminal defense firm, which provides an aggressive defense. David Reuven has had great success with motions to suppress evidence. David Reuven is honest and cares about his clients and will fight for your rights!!. Feel free to call David Reuven's cellular phone with any questions at.

For over 30 years I have fought for the injured victim in and out of the courtroom.  Fighting for compensation and policy change, I will not stop until justice has been done.. Personal injury, medical malpractice, birth injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death and more.

For nearly a decade, Christopher G. Thomarios, Esq. LLC has successfully handled cases ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies. Attorney Thomarios is admitted to practice law in Ohio state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He attended Denison University and received his B.A. in political science, going on to receive his Juris Doctor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. Since then, he has opened up his own firm, where he provides one-on-one attention that is nearly impossible to find at larger firms. He offers a free case evaluation to those who are interested in learning how he can defend their charges!

For nearly 20 years, I have dedicated my practice to representing people in employment disputes. I have successfully resolved, through settlement or trial, hundreds of employment claims involving issues of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations and harassment. I represent employees through every stage of the employment relationship, from employment and non-compete agreements to severance agreements, and if necessary, litigation. I understand that a job represents more than a paycheck, and that the loss of a job can be devastating. Another focus of my practice is Whistleblower advocacy. I feel that no one should be fired for opposing illegal conduct in the workplace. I also represent relators in federal qui tam actions under the False Claims Act. I represented the whistleblower in one of the top 100 largest recoveries in US history ($61 million). I have been recognized as Super Lawyer in the field of Employment Litigation. I have been named a National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyer.  I have also been named to the Best Lawyers in America in 2016. I am a frequent speaker on topics of age, race, sex, and disability discrimination and harassment.

For more than 25 years, Michael has practiced environmental law and focuses his practice on governmental and private party litigation; white collar criminal defense; regulatory counseling and permit compliance; and assisting buyers and sellers in the acquisition, divestiture, and redevelopment of environmentally impaired properties. Michael routinely prosecutes and defends cost recovery, common law, and injunctive relief claims brought under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and the Clean Water Act (CWA). He defends environmental enforcement actions, Notices of Violations (NOVs), and Information Requests initiated by the state and federal government for purported violations of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ohio EPA (OEPA), and Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR). His environmental compliance practice includes assisting manufacturers in negotiating environmental permits with state and federal governments. He oversees emergency response and removal actions and develops long-term cleanup agreements with both the state and federal government in bringing these sites to closure or a “No Further Action” status. Additionally, he routinely represents developers in site acquisition and redevelopment of Brownfield properties, ranging from overseeing environmental due diligence to developing acceptable cleanup standards with the EPA and OEPA in obtaining site closure letters (NFAs) and covenants not-to-sue. His practice also includes representing municipalities in obtaining grant money and low-interest loans from state and federal Brownfield programs. Notably, Michael is a former Ohio Assistant Attorney General in its Environmental Enforcement Section. In that role, his primary responsibility was to enforce state and federal EPA regulations. While with the Attorney General’s Office, Michael also helped launch and develop Ohio’s Underground Storage Tank Program and was one of the principal authors of BUSTR. He also developed eligibility and claim guidelines for Ohio’s Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board (PUSTRCB) regulations relating to payment of state funds associated with underground storage tanks. He routinely participates on various OEPA and BUSTR rulemaking committees. Michael previously served as a founding partner of Waxman Blumenthal in Cleveland. He is currently a member of the board of trustees of both Stella Maris, Inc. and Fresh Start, Inc., nonprofit corporations focused on providing alcohol and chemical dependency treatment and mental health services to the indigent and homeless.

Experienced advocate  for individuals, unions, employee benefit trusts and families in negotiations, ADR, trials, arbitrations and appeals.  I am admitted to the Bar of the State of Ohio  and  to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Sixth and Third Circuits, U.S. Tax Court,  and U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio and Northern District of Kentucky.

Experience Matters.  Experience cannot be taught, it's not learned in school and you're certainly not born with it.  Experience is the result of hard work, dedication, tenacity and respect.  I have earned the respect of my collegues and opponents and I'm proud to be able to put my 30+ years of personal injury experience to use for my clients.. When you are involved in a serious personal injury matter, you want to results that my experience can provide.  I will be honored to talk with you and guide you through this ever-changing field of law.. I am often heard telling my clients how proud I am to be able to say that I am a born and bred Clevelander, having lived here all my life - I've raised my family here, practiced law here and I'll retire here (not soon, hopefully).  It's an exciting time to be part of the resurrgence of this great City - -   Cleveland Rocks ! ! !

Eric J. Weiss is an experienced litigator whose practice emphasizes business litigation involving employment issues, real estate, creditor’s rights, commercial transactions, contracts, and related corporate issues.  He has jury and bench trial experience and has argued before numerous Ohio Courts of Appeal.. Before joining Cavitch, Familo & Durkin, Eric was Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office from 2000 until 2004. During his tenure as an assistant prosecuting attorney, he prosecuted felony offenses ranging from low-level drug offenses to capital murder.. Eric was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2000.  He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.  Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.. In 2000, Eric graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law.  In 1996, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bowling Green State University.. In 2010 and 2012, Eric was named a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine.. Eric resides in Avon, Ohio with his wife, Dawne, and their daughter, Kendall.

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.

Ellen M. McCarthy is a partner at Leizerman & Young LLP. With more than 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, her areas of practice include transportation accidents, medical malpractice, aviation accidents, and workers’ compensation litigation.. From 2005-2009, as one of the 18 appointed members of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Bar Examiners, Ellen was responsible for writing essay questions for the bar exam and the answers of bar applicants.

Edward T. Bohac joined Kisling, Nestico, and Redick in 2018, and has been representing personal injury clients for over 20 years. He has managed a complex, high-value, and diverse docket including a wide variety of wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and auto accident cases. Ed gained first-chair trial experience in personal injury and product liability cases and premise liability cases, winning judgments throughout Northeast Ohio through sound strategies, in-depth discovery, and communication strengths. As a plaintiff’s attorney, Ed prides himself on zealously representing clients in order to achieve the best possible resolution for their claim.

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.

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.

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.

Doug focuses his practice on real estate, general corporate and business law, along with commercial litigation.. Mr. Bloom represents a wide variety of closely held and small to middle market companies in the manufacturing, retail, service and distribution industries. Doug facilitates the completion of acquisitions, sales, refinances, business combinations and entity formations.. Doug advises clients on corporate, real estate, lending, contractual, employment matters and secured transactions.. Mr. Bloom also has extensive experience litigating commercial, real estate, tort, employment, non-competition and real estate tax cases.. Mr. Bloom has extensive experience representing clients in the entertainment industry.. In addition, Doug has vast knowledge and experience with educational law through his representation of charter schools and sponsors of charter schools.. The Ohio Super Lawyers publication named Mr. Bloom a ‘Rising Star’ in 2010, 2012 and 2013.. Doug received his B.A. from The Ohio State University in 1996 and his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, cum laude, in 2001. While attending Ohio State, Doug served as the Captain of the Men’s Tennis Team and was named First Team All-Big Ten Conference for the years 1993-1996.

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.

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.

DEFENSE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THEIR INSUREDS. Jeff Kay has extensive experience, in both state courts and federal district courts, across multiple areas of practice with the primary area of expertise being civil litigation defense.  He has provided representation to numerous insurance companies/risk pools, including, among others, Nationwide and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Scottsdale Insurance Company, Scottsdale Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Scottsdale Indemnity Company and Western Heritage Insurance Company), Freedom Specialty Insurance (subsidiary of Scottsdale Insurance Company), Lloyd’s of London, Selective Insurance Company of North America, Fireman’s Fund, Trident, Colony Insurance Company, Nautilus Insurance Company, CORSA and PERSO, and their insureds with respect to both first and third party claims which includes the following areas: employment discrimination, professional liability (including doctors, lawyers, accountants, home inspectors, counselors and nursing homes), municipal liability, automobile negligence claims, general commercial matters, bad faith claims, uninsured/underinsured claims, products liability, wrongful death claims, commercial premises liability claims, and property and casualty claims.. He also has significant experience in providing advice and representation in insurance coverage matters, including the securing of declaratory judgments on policy interpretations.. DEFENSE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS. Jeff has provided counsel and representation to public entities, public officials and private employers in cases involving issues such as hiring, terms of employment, defamation, harassment based on gender, race, age and disability, wrongful discharge, claimed violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, excessive force, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and wrongful death.. Jeff has successfully handled cases before state and federal administrative agencies, with a focus on representing clients before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.  From 1996 to 1997 Jeff was employed by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and, among other duties, was primarily responsible for drafting the Cleveland Regional Office’s Recommendation – for submission to the Commission – which set forth the Cleveland Regional Office’s legal basis for its determination as to whether an employer had or had not unlawfully engaged in discrimination.  His time and experience with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission has provided Jeff with unique insight into the handling of employment matters before such agencies.. BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONAL EXPERIENCE. In addition, Jeff demonstrates a rare and unique combination of excellence and success as both a trial lawyer and a transactional attorney.  This difficult to find combination of skills provides his business clients with a significant advantage.  Jeff’s proven courtroom abilities, combined with his transactional experience, gives him a unique ability to analyze and solve a wide variety of legal issues and problems faced by his clients.  While Jeff is extremely effective in settling disputes, when necessary he will fiercely protect his clients’ legal interests in the courtroom.. Jeff understands the needs of business owners and entrepreneurs as he is an entrepreneur and investor himself.  Jeff founded Jacobs III Capital Holdings, LLC, a creative and cutting-edge investment company, in 2003 and since then it has invested in several successful business ventures including residential real estate development.  Jacobs III has experienced success in recent years as an investor in a joint venture specializing in investments in the risky and complex world of futures and options markets.. OHIO APPELLATE EXPERIENCE. Jeff has likewise achieved success on behalf of his clients before state and federal appellate courts, having successfully argued cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Fifth District Court of Appeals, Sixth District Court of Appeals, Seventh District Court of Appeals, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Ninth District Court of Appeals, Tenth District Court of Appeals and the Eleventh District Court of Appeals.

Defending Ohio’s Elderly: Compassionate Advocacy at Eadie Law. William Eadie, principal attorney and founder of Eadie Law, steers a renowned Ohio legal practice committed to protecting victims harmed by negligent nursing homes, assisted-living, and long-term care facilities. Based in Cleveland, the firm advocates fiercely for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect statewide.. For over 15 years, Mr. Eadie and his dedicated team have prioritized holding care facilities accountable for preventable injuries and fatalities. Beyond litigation, they collaborate with elder rights organizations to drive policy reforms and empower families with resources to identify and address unsafe care environments.Focused Legal RepresentationThe firm handles severe cases involving:. Proven Results for FamiliesEadie Law’s relentless advocacy has delivered justice in high-stakes cases, including:. Accolades & RecognitionsWilliam Eadie’s expertise has earned him distinctions such as:. Professional Leadership & AffiliationsMr. Eadie actively contributes to advancing legal standards through:. I invite you to contact me. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include any confidential information in your communications. I encourage you to call me at.  The information on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. ADVERTISEMENT ONLY.

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