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Thomas Houlihan has extensive knowledge in the areas of complex civil litigation and appellate practice, commercial law, insurance litigation, and business torts. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He is active with the American, Ohio and Akron Bar Associations. Tom received the honor of being selected a Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Law and Politics magazine several times.. Oral argument video:. ?fileId=138761

Stephen Matthew Grachanin was born in Youngstown in 1981 and was raised in Campbell, Ohio.  He graduated Valedictorian from Campbell Memorial High School in 1999 and sought higher education at the University of Akron.. Mr. Grachanin began his legal career in February of 2000 as a Law Clerk at Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A., an AV rated medical malpractice/personal injury plaintiff's firm, and spent most of his adult life with the office.  He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and a minor in pre-law and professional writing.  Mr. Grachanin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 2008.  He is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio.. Mr. Grachanin is married to the former Angela Mullis of Diamond, Ohio and has three children, Vincent, Joanna and Lillian Grace.. He has been involved in several trials and also served as one of the primary attorneys in negotiating many six-figure settlements for his clients.  In 2014, Mr. Grachanin was named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.. On October 15, 2015, Mr. Grachanin resigned his position with Perantinides & Nolan, Co., L.P.A. and joined KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC in order to build his own personal injury and criminal defense practice.  At KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Mr. Grachanin states he is "Changing Lives - One Case at a Time.". SOCIETIES. - American Bar Association. - Ohio State Bar Association. - Akron Bar Association. - Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. - Akron Municipal Drug Court Citizen Advisory Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Lawyers' Assistance Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Former Chair (2014) of the Health Law Section

Randal Lowry has earned a reputation among his peers as one of the leading divorce attorneys in northeast Ohio — having been frequently selected for inclusion in the list of Ohio Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America. Randal Lowry is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Akron Life and Leisure Magazine recognized him as the only top divorce lawyer in Summit County. Randal Lowry was the first lawyer in the Akron area to be elected into the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive group with fewer than 50 lawyers from the state of Ohio. Northern Ohio Live selected Randal Lowry as the only representative from Summit County on a list of the top eight divorce lawyers in Northeast Ohio.  Randal A. Lowry & Associates was selected by U.S. News and World Reports Best Law Firms 2010-2012.

Phillip A. Helon, J.D., M.B.A., provides sophisticated legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, lenders and businesses of all sizes and across a range of industries.. Phillip A. Helon, founder and managing principal, has earned an excellent reputation by providing comprehensive, cost-effective legal services to a variety of clients.  Mr. Helon has always provided practical legal counsel tailored to the client’s business strategy.  For several years, Mr. Helon worked alongside some of Ohio’s most accomplished attorneys at one of Ohio’s largest law firms.   Mr. Helon decided to open his own law practice and continues to provide the same excellent service, with more personalized attention to entrepreneurial businesses.  In order to better serve his clients and support his growing practice, Mr. Helon has law offices located in Downtown Cleveland and Akron.

Peter Pattakos is an experienced trial lawyer who has consistently obtained justice for his clients against powerful corporate and governmental interests in contentious disputes. He is one of the very few attorneys in Ohio or anywhere in the U.S.A. who has delivered winning closing arguments to juries both in multiple civil cases where more than $250, in damages were awarded, as well as in multiple felony prosecutions resulting in complete acquittals. His work has helped expose corrupt government officials and predatory and discriminatory business practices, and has led to significant developments in Ohio law providing for the protection of civil rights and employees’ rights in the workplace.. Peter began his legal career at the international law firm Jones Day, where he was part of successful representations of corporate clients in commercial contract and insurance-coverage disputes, securities, shareholder, and derivative litigation, antitrust litigation, product liability defense, and in investigations conducted by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the United States Department of Justice.. Since having left Jones Day, Peter has committed himself to helping ensure that people of ordinary means receive the same top-quality legal representation as the wealthy individuals and corporations that he began his career representing. This commitment has led to successful representations on behalf of a diverse group of clients, including a local media personality who was assaulted by an NFL player, an attorney in an employment dispute against a prominent Cleveland law firm, a young man who was falsely depicted as a “wanted fugitive” on a television program, a nanny who refused to participate in a child-sex-abuse cover up, citizens who were denied the right to vote, entrepreneurs who were wrongly frozen out of businesses they helped build, victims of police and other governmental misconduct, including families whose relatives have suffered needless and wrongful deaths while in state custody, and various other victims of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and other reckless and negligent acts.. Peter is skilled in engaging with the media when necessary to expose matters of public interest and protect his clients’ reputations. And when it has become necessary to resolve his clients’ claims in court, he has achieved excellent results in jury trials, as noted above, as well as in arbitration proceedings, and courts of appeals.. Peter has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, an honor conferred on no more than 5% of attorneys statewide, and he was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016 and 2017.. Peter is a member of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Akron Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the William K. Thomas Inn of Court. He attended the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where he was elected President of the Student Bar Association and graduated with honors for his research on constitutional law.

Ohio personal injury lawyer Rob Nestico began his professional law experience with an insurance defense firm before switching to the plaintiff-side of personal injury. In 2005, along with Attorneys Kisling and Redick, Nestico became a founding partner of the firm.. Attorney Nestico has successfully tried cases to verdict and argued cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and 6th District Court of Appeals. He has represented over 200,000 clients in a class-action suit recovering over $27.5 million dollars and is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an honor less than one percent of U.S. attorneys can claim. He has been recognized as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer several times by Super Lawyers Magazine and has also been voted as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. Rob is a skilled and experienced attorney representing the state of Ohio in injury cases.

My experience includes a variety of litigation matters and cases that have reached the Ohio Supreme Court in unique areas such as state taxation, medical malpractice and insurance coverage.  Jury trial experience is also diverse and includes class actions, environmental disputes and personal injury litigation arising from car accidents or product defects.  Also I have tried cases involving business disputes.

Kevin J. Breen has been in the private practice of law for 28 years after graduating from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1986, where he was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in the law of evidence and served as a judicial extern to The Honorable Alvin I. Krenzler, retired United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio in Cleveland.. After practicing at large firms in both Akron (Roetzel & Andress) and Cleveland (Thompson, Hine), between 1986 and 1994, Mr. Breen started his own practice focusing on the areas of business litigation, contract, employment law and educational law.  His practice has expanded to include additional practices areas.  He has successfully operated his own firm for the past 20 years.  Mr. Breen is a well-known and widely respected trial and appellate lawyer. He appears regularly in both State and Federal Courts in Ohio.  He has served as lead counsel in several reported cases including, Radcliff v. Steen Elec., Inc., 64 Ohio  161, 841 N.E.2d 794 (Ohio App. 9 Dist. 2005); Stipkala v. Bank One, N.A., 2005-Ohio-16, C. A. 21986, 05-LW-0039 (9th App. Dist.) Stan Alan Acceptance Corp. v. Chapman, 2004-Ohio-4330, C.A. 21873, 04-LW-3586 (9th App. Dist.) Holiday Properties, Inc. v. Lowrie, 2003-Ohio-1136, C.A. 21055 & 21133, 03-LW-0838 (9th App. Dist.) Johnson's Janitorial Serv. v. Alltel Corp., 92 Ohio 327, 635 N.E.2d 60 (9th App. Dist. 1993) Lyons v. Cross Roads Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., 61 Ohio 180, 576 N.E.2d 835 (Ohio . 1990); Lee v. Gross Lumber Co., 57 Ohio 52, 566 N.E.2d 696 (Ohio App. 9 Dist. 1989); and Akron Golf Charities, Inc. v. Limbach, Tax Com'r, 34 Ohio St.3d 11, 516 N.E.2d 222 (Ohio 1987). His office is located in Fairlawn.. Mr. Breen is an active and longtime member of the Akron Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association.  He has been a long standing member of the Lawyer Referral Service of the Akron Bar Association and other committees of the bar.  He has served on the Government Affairs Committee of the Akron Regional Development Board as well as the Social Services Advisory Board of Summit County.

I represent employers in the full range of workplace legal issues. In my practice, I offer honest advice and personal attention to clients and referring counsel. I defend claims from employees who allege discrimination or harassment due to age, race, gender, disability, or taking medical leave. To find out more, or to speak with me directly, please visit our website or send me a message through Avvo.

I have represented clients in a broad range of legal matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, domestic relations, appeals, and civil litigation.. Service to clients, and to the legal profession, is the hallmark of a strong attorney. I am always available to answer your questions or to provide consultation. I will return your calls promptly, and when you call, you will get to speak directly to an attorney. I will work to keep you informed of your case, and will look at every case and matter from your perspective.. The law is complex, and you need an attorney who will work diligently on your behalf. If I am privileged to represent you, I will help you navigate our legal system, and work to achieve the results you are looking for.

I have been practicing Family Law since 1999.

I have been a licensed practicing attorney since 1997.  Prior to becoming an attorney, I had an additional 5 years court experience as a secretary/law clerk/intern/judicial assistant.. I have owned my own practice for my entire career.  By being a business owner, I have experience, not just in my fields of legal practice, but in management, accounting, and human resources.. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.  I handle primarily surrogacy and assisted reporduction matters such as egg/sperm/embryo donation.

I began defending individuals charged with crimes in November of 1993.  I have always enjoyed the challenge of representing people in very difficult circumstances.  I find the experience of seeking justice rewarding.

I am an experienced intellectual property attorney that routinely assists clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, in protecting, enforcing, defending and monetizing their intellectual property including, without limitation, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets and confidential information.  Call today or Ext. 30212 for a free initial consultation.

For Mr. Niekamp the clients always come first. He understands the work he handles is based on the needs of the client; like his clients, each situation is unique and deserves individualized attention and a professional eye. Mr. Niekamp wants to be able to understand, negotiate and represent clients’ best interests, regardless of the legal area(s) involved. It is also true that many of his clients build long-term relationships with his team, which is easier when they can come with a diverse array of legal concerns. Despite the extent of legal experience on his team, he still believes in one-on-one interactions between the client and the legal professional who best suits his or her needs. This helps maintain clear communication and mutual understanding among everyone.

Christopher J. Van Blargan grew up in Northeastern Ohio and graduated from John Carroll University in 1990. He began his legal career in 1993 as a full-time law clerk with Allen Schulman & Associates, a highly respected firm in Canton, Ohio, while attending The University of Akron School of Law. After his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1996, Chris stayed on with the firm, representing injured clients in a wide range of civil litigation including medical malpractice, employer intentional tort, product liability, truck and automobile liability, and insurance coverage cases. During his tenure, Chris researched, prepared, and filed amicus briefs on behalf of the Ohio Association of Justice in cases pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio including the landmark case of Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company.. Based upon his experience in insurance coverage litigation, Chris was offered and accepted a position with a Cleveland defense firm in 2003. In addition to representing insurers and insureds in coverage disputes under commercial automobile, commercial general liability, errors and omissions, and directors and officers policies, Chris continued representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. While this experience gave him insight with respect to insurance carriers' evaluation and handling of claims, after nine years with the firm Chris decided he wanted to help injured individuals and joined Kisling, Nestico & Redick in 2012.. Chris is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has participated in and tried cases throughout Ohio at all levels including the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Attorney Nace has been in practicing in the Akron Ohio area since 1987, providing legal services involving probate estate administration and litigation, estate planning (drafting wills and trusts), small business formation,  landlord/tenant concerns, and civil litigation (including product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, asbestos, class action, business, oil & gas, and consumer litigation).. R. Bryan Nace was elected to Fairlawn City Council, Ward 3, beginning January 1, 2002, and continues to hold that position.  He has served as Vice President of Council since 2008.  Prior to being elected to City Council he served on the City of Fairlawn Planning Commission, from 1997 – 2001; serving as Chairperson in 2001. He was on the City of Fairlawn Board of Zoning Appeals, from 1996 – 1997.  He also served as a Magistrate in Fairlawn Mayors Court between 1999 – 2001.

As an attorney, maintains areas of expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, business disputes and ADR.  Has successfully litigated and served as an arbitrator and mediator in cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes.. Construction experience includes the representation of owners, general contractors and subcontractors and serving as a neutral in disputes involving competitive bidding, contract formation, unforseen and differing site conditions, scope of work disputes, changed or extra work disputes, quality of work issues, timeliness of completion, delay, acceleration, liquidated damage claims, completion of work, mechanic’s lien claims, and non-payment issues.. Employment experience includes representation of parties or service as a neutral in disputes under age discrimination, race discrimination, sex harassment, disability discrimination, cases brought under state civil rights statutes, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADEA, the ADA, the NLRA, cases alleging wrongful discharge, cases seeking the enforcement of non-competition agreements, small business ownership issues, and disputes between shareholders in closely held corporations.. Extensive experience in alternate dispute resolution.  Member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio (1996 to present); Member of the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association,  serving as an employment (1996 to present) and construction and commercial arbitrator (1995 to present).  Member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council of the AAA (term ending in 2007).  Member of the panel of arbitrators for the NASD and National Arbitration Forum (2000 to present).  Has been an arbitrator and mediator for many employment, construction and business disputes and has been an advocate in numerous ADR proceedings.  Served as Arbitration Panel Chair for several large and complex cases.. Frequent lecturer on issues relating to construction law, ADR, and employment law.. When not practicing law, I enjoy bicycle touring, skiing, farming and other outdoor activities.