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With certifications from the National Board of Legal Specialty and decades of experience in Civil Trial Advocacy, the attorneys at the Greater Cleveland law office of Alkire & Nieding LLC have the background and skills to effectively represent clients throughout Ohio who have been seriously injured, lost a loved one, or suffered harm from malpractice committed by their lawyers. In addition to personal injury and legal malpractice, the firm also represents attorneys and judges who are facing professional discipline before the Board of Professional Conduct of the Ohio Supreme Court or embroiled in the investigation of a grievance by Bar Associations or Disciplinary Counsel.. Richard C. Alkire and Dean C. Nieding have gained years of experience in strong yet judicious pursuit of meritorious claims. The firm has tried a wide variety of cases before a jury, gone up against major companies in its fight for its clients, and earned a respected and well-deserved reputation among Ohio’s legal community in the process. Our areas of expertise encompass all manner of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those arising out of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, products liability and premises liability from slips and falls on poorly-maintained or unsafe property. The firm also has handled numerous cases in the field of employer intentional torts, a concept establishing employer liability for certain workplace injuries.. Alkire & Nieding LLC is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Evening and weekend appointments are available. If you have suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, or if you are seeking advice or representation in a legal malpractice or professional disciplinary matter, contact Alkire & Nieding LLP for a free consultation.

Todd Behrens counsels clients on various intellectual property matters. He is a registered patent attorney, licensed in Ohio and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Todd has extensive experience in patent procurement and strategic patent portfolio development in the electrical, mechanical, software, biomedical, and business method technology fields. Additionally, he has conducted due diligence in preparation of various Intellectual Property transactions, rendered invalidity, non-infringement, patentability, and freedom to operate opinions, counseled clients with respect to trademark selection, and prepared and prosecuted trademark applications. Todd’s technical expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies. His patent experience spans software design, wireless technologies, computer hardware, web-based innovations, communication protocols, networking, digital signal processing, analog and digital circuit design, electronics, semiconductors, power systems, industrial automation systems, electronics, medical devices, dental devices, mechanical devices, amongst others.

Tim is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation and a founding Partner of AlerStallings.  He grew up in Yorktown, Virginia before coming to Ohio for law school.  Nowadays, Tim spends his time helping his clients deal with long-term care.  When he isn’t working, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of Cleveland with his wife, Christina.

Tamara A. Veit practices graduated from TrumanStateUniversity with a B.S. and a B.A. in Psychology in 2001 and received her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2004. Tamara practices primarily in area of family law. She is a member of a number of legal organizations, including Missouri Bar Association, American Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and Eastern Bar Association. She has served on several positions for the the KCMBA Family in the Law Section and is President of the Section in 2015. She also serves on the Domestic Violence and Children's Interdisclipinary Conference and was Chair for the 17th Annual Conference in 2014. She is also on teh Family Law Planning Committee for the annual conference sponsored by the Missouri Bar Association. Tamara is also active in her children's school and serves on the PTO as well is a Board Member for her Homeowners Association.

Spitaleri Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to helping families through difficult disputes and advocating for your interests. Our firm recognizes that every family is different and therefore requires a uniquely tailored strategy to fit each situation. Often we collaborate with clients to narrow the issues and develop a workable solution without the necessity of a trial. When litigation is inevitable, we strive to deliver favorable and fair outcomes for our clients.. The choices made while your matter is pending will impact you and your children long after your case is finalized. We emphasize a family-centered approach to give our clients the tools to move in a positive direction. We make it our duty to give you honest legal advice and inform you of all possible outcomes, so that you can make the best decisions for your family.. Transparency is the foundation of our practice. Whether it’s keeping our clients updated on important case law or explaining billing statements, we take the time to ensure you understand every aspect of the process. We emphasize working as a team with our clients in order to effectively arrive at resolution and utilize an integrated client portal to keep everything about your case at your fingertips.

Shahzad is a founding partner of Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC. He has 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Prior to establishing Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC, Shahzad worked in the field of international tax, and M&A. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, and Missouri.. His practice focuses on advising clients in various aspects of immigration and U.S. tax law. In particular, his practice is focused on family immigration, removal proceedings, investment-based immigration, and business visas, including: H-1B and L-1 blanket visas. In addition, he assists clients with business and individual tax filings, wage garnishments, accounting and payroll services.. Mr. Ghafoor brings a personal perspective to his work because of his own immigration experience to the United States. As a result, he is deeply sensitive to his clients’ concerns and provides a clear vision at all stages of the process.. Mr. Ghafoor has participated in various non-profit and charitable organizations focused on international human rights, including opposition to violence against women, and childhood education in developing countries. In view of these organizations he chairs a foundation developed to support such programs in the U.S. and other nations.. Shahzad Ghafoor earned his J.D. and M.B.A. at the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Scott A. Williams is an attorney and counselor at law whose practice is limited to Estate Planning and is licensed in both Ohio and New York.  Mr. Williams received his B.A. from Purdue University in 1987 and his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1990.  Shortly after graduating from law school, Mr. Williams founded his law firm Scott A. Williams & Associates, LPA.  In 2019, attorneys Jennifer M. Allen and Raymond J. Casey were named as partners and the law firm became Williams Allen Casey LPA.. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Williams served as a senior manager with the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, LLC, where he was responsible for the professional development of hundreds of attorneys throughout the country.  Mr. Williams has also been an active instructor with the National Network in their 24 month post-doctoral Practicum Programs.. Mr. Williams is a co-author of Legacy: Plan, Protect and Preserve Your Estate (1996) and Generations: Planning Your Legacy (1999), as well as several other legal treatises published for attorneys.  He is a frequent speaker to both the public, professional organizations, financial advisors and attorneys.. Mr. Williams is also a co-founder and principal of Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC, an innovative software company that provides cutting edge software tools for estate planning attorneys.  He is also the co-founder of the LifeSpan™ Legal Services program which develops new estate planning strategies for attorneys and the public.. He is an active member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Bay Village Ohio where he serves as Junior Warden and co-chairs the Stewardship Committee.

Rick practices in the areas of negligence and injury cases, business litigation, insurance and workers compensation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases representing parties in wrongful death and injuries from truck wrecks, car crashes, death and injuries from drunk driver collisions, dangerous products, premises liability, even actions against out of control bounty hunters, and other wrongful acts of companies and individuals. Since his practice often involves medical issues, it includes the related claims from those injuries including Social Security disability and disability insurance claims.. He has experience representing individuals and businesses in litigation involving companies and municipalities, established and advised employee owned companies, been involved in class action cases, and abusive debt collection cases, and cases concerning the failure of insurance companies to protect their insured. He has also been involved in pension and ERISA issues including establishing and administering pension plans, representing claimants in disability claims against ERISA and insurance policies, as well as collective bargaining contracts, employer self insurance, arbitration and individual rights matters.. Rick is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1979. From 1978-1981 he was a law clerk for the Honorable Louis Lombardo on the Circuit Court of Jackson County. Following his clerkship he entered private practice with his father’s firm. Rick has presented at seminars on litigation of car wrecks, insurance claims, and worker’s compensation matters to other attorneys and insurers.. Rick is admitted to practice law in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Districts of Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado, the Federal District Courts for the Western District of Missouri, the District of Kansas, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Missouri Bar Association and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He has over 30 years of experience.. Rick and Gwen have 3 children, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law as well as a canine ‘child’. He is a member of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection where he currently volunteers on the video production team. Rick enjoys sailing and mountain sports.

Peter has been a Consumer Advocate for his entire legal career.  He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Cleveland State University in 1998, and his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2004.. Peter is presently licensed to practice in the state of Ohio as well as ten (10) federal jurisdictions. His federal licenses include the N.D. of Ohio, S.D. of Ohio, W.D. of Pennsylvania, E.D. of Michigan, N.D. of Illinois, C.D. of Illinois, N.D. of Texas, S.D. of Texas, W.D. of Oklahoma, and the E.D. of Oklahoma. Peter is a competent and experienced litigator in both state and federal court and has exclusively practiced in the area of Consumer law for nearly six (6) years.

Ohio attorney Robert D. Vizmeg understands how high the stakes are in family law cases. That opportunity to help people at a time when they require it the most is why he practices family law.. “At its core, representing someone in any family law matter is helping that individual protect the things that they hold most dear – whether that be their children, or other assets that they have worked so hard to achieve for the benefit of their family,” Mr. Vizmeg said. “These individuals need specific and specialized advice.”. Mr. Vizmeg possesses astute problem-solving skills, essential in family law. Each case provides a unique set of circumstances and facts. He is able to process all the facts, whether good or bad, and formulate a cohesive and focused case strategy to best achieve his client’s goals.. “I tell my clients that although many family law matters are not ‘pleasant,’ it is my job to make the process as tolerable as possible,” Mr. Vizmeg said. “I will work with them and provide them with all the necessary information so that they can make educated decisions throughout their case.”

Nichelle Oxley is a Shareholder at Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, where she manages a diverse and complex docket of cases — from catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death to toxic exposures, product liability, and beyond. In recent years, Nichelle’s practice has increasingly centered on high-stakes business disputes, contract breakdowns, and cases with complex financial and accounting components, where her accounting background and aggressive litigation style give her clients a critical edge.. Nichelle’s legal career has been defined by versatility and relentless preparation. Unlike attorneys who limit themselves to a narrow niche, Nichelle spent her first decade in practice intentionally tackling cases across the litigation spectrum. That broad experience isn’t just a bullet point — it’s a strategic advantage. It means Nichelle understands how disputes escalate across industries, how companies try to cover their tracks, and where to apply pressure to force favorable outcomes.

Mr. Scott Bratton is a Partner at Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC (formerly Sharon & Kalnoki LLC). Mr. Bratton is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as numerous federal district and appellate courts. Mr. Bratton has practiced immigration law since 2001. His practice focus includes removal defense, asylum, appeals, federal litigation, Ohio and federal criminal defense, naturalization, and family-based immigration. Mr. Bratton is an experienced litigator who regularly practices in federal and immigration courts throughout the United States.Mr. Bratton has been the attorney of record on numerous precedent-setting cases, including Cece v. Holder, 733 F.3d 662 (7th Cir. 2013)(en banc), Mandebvu v. Holder, 755 F.3d 417 (6th Cir. 2014), Patel v. Holder, 868 F.3d 719 (8th Cir. 2017), and Madrigal v. Holder, 572 F.3d 239 (6th Cir. 2009). Mr. Bratton also represented President Obama’s aunt and uncle in their immigration court proceedings, which led to their applications being granted.. Mr. Bratton has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in America since 2010 and as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2012. Mr. Bratton was named the 2019 Cleveland Best Lawyers® Immigration “Lawyer of the Year.” He has also taught Asylum and Removal Proceedings at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law for six years. He also frequently speaks at immigration conferences throughout the United States. His article, Representing a Noncitizen in a Criminal Case, was cited by the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case of Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010). Additionally, Mr. Bratton serves as the Ohio AILA Chapter Vice Chair as well as serving on the AILA Asylum Committee. In 2019-20, Mr. Bratton is also serving on the AILA National Removal Defense Online Course Committee where he is working with a small group of immigration lawyers to prepare an on-line educational and training curriculum for removal defense practitioners. Mr. Bratton is also a frequent speaker on immigration topics.

Mr. Brown was law clerk to the Honorable Patrick W. Campbell of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri – Family Court Division. During his time with the Court, Adam was able to observe countless family law trials and gained valuable insight into how judges decide family law cases.. Mr. Brown is a member, in good standing, of the Missouri Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Bar Association Family Law Section. Mr. Brown is the committee chair for the Missouri Bar Association's Leadership Academy and is a graduate of the Missouri Bar Association's Leadership Academy.. Mr. Brown has been a guest lecturer at UMKC - School of Law and has provided training to Missouri attorneys regarding family and juvenile law.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Brown is one of two contract attorneys for Hope House, a non-profit that provides free legal services and other services to survivors of domestic violence residing in Jackson, Platte, Clay and Cass counties in Missouri.. Mr. Brown is originally from western Illinois, where he grew up training and showing Quarter, Arabian and Paint horses. Currently, Mr. Brown is a singing member of the Heartland Men's Chorus and volunteers weekly at Wayside Waifs.. He attended Iowa State University of Science and Technology where he received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Biology and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Spanish.

Max’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, and he is admitted to practice in Ohio state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Max’s personal interests include skiing, chamber music, tennis, The Cleveland Orchestra, and fishing. He grew up in Lakewood, Ohio and currently lives in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood.. Max earned his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in May 2015. During law school, he completed a judicial externship at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He was also a legal writing teaching assistant, a member of the Cleveland-Marshall Moot Court Team, as well as an editor of the Journal of Law and Health. Prior to law school, Max taught English at Sun Yat-sen University in Southern China. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University.

Lindsey VanFleet has devoted the vast majority of her practice to helping families, whether through a divorce, modification, child support, paternity, end-of-life preparations, or other legal matters.  Her practice is focused in family law, traffic law, criminal law, and estates.  Being licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, she handles cases in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.  Clients either never have to return to the court or, if the circumstances necessitate, return to Lindsey.. Lindsey was raised in Oak Grove, Missouri.  Upon graduation, she began attending the University of Missouri Kansas City and soon began an internship for Cochran, Oswald, and Roam, LLC in Blue Springs, Missouri.  In her fourth year of undergraduate studies, she was admitted and began her Law School Career at the UMKC School of Law.  At the end of her first year of Law School in May 2009, she graduated summa cum laude from UMKC with her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, with a focus on Family Studies.  During her following two-year tenure at the Law School she interned for Commissioner Sherrill Rosen of the Jackson County Circuit Court, clerked for Heartland Law and the Hollis Law Firm, and practiced law through the Child and Family Services Clinic.  Through this extensive practical experience, Lindsey graduated from Law School in May of 2011 prepared to jump into helping clients.. Lindsey now appears in court almost daily, whether in hearings, trials or entering pleas.  She has a depth of experience and an ease of presentation in the courtroom.  She is artful in negotiating settlements to best fulfill her client's wishes while providing honest, to-the-point advice to them.  She is well-known and respected in the community.. She now resides in Missouri with her Husband, daughter, son and stepdaughter.  Being a divorced parent and a stepparent as well as having a blended family, Lindsey can understand her client's circumstances at great depths.

Laurie Del Percio leads the litigation team at Horn Law Firm, PC, where she focuses on high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases. With expertise in auto and truck collisions, medical negligence, premises liability, and industrial accidents, Ms. Del Percio has been a key part of the firm since 2002. Her impressive track record includes six cases featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s “Top Verdicts and Settlements 2009,” showcasing her ability to secure significant outcomes for her clients.Ms. Del Percio has received numerous accolades for her legal achievements. She was named one of “America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators” in 2025, an honor reserved for less than 0.5% of attorneys nationwide. She has also been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for 13 consecutive years and voted “Best of the Bar” by the Kansas City Business Journal. Additionally, she is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named one of the “Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys” in Missouri by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Jessica N. Foxx was born and raised in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School where she was active in Varsity tennis and other organizations. After high school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Jessica then attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City where she graduated with honors and an emphasis in Family Law.. Prior to starting Foxx Law, L.L.C., Jessica was law clerk to the Honorable Jack R. Grate with the Jackson County Circuit Court. During law school, she interned with the Jackson County Circuit Court and the Department of Homeland Security. Jessica was active in the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law’s Child and Family Services Clinic, where she represented clients in Family Law matters. She served as President of the Family Law Society, Secretary of the Animal Law Society, and as a staff member for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Law Journal. She is a published author in the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the UMKC Law Review. Prior to law school, she worked for seven years as an estate planning and probate paralegal at Stewart, Cook, Constance & Minton, LLC.. Jessica is licensed to practice law in Missouri and is a certified Guardian ad Litem. Her practice is mainly dedicated to Family Law, Probate, and Estate Planning. She represents clients in dissolution of marriage (divorce), modification of custody and child support actions, establishment of child support actions, adoption matters, paternity actions, guardianship proceedings, and decedents’ estates administration.

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Independence divorce attorney Oliver L. Herthneck practices family law, because it offers an opportunity to ensure that no two days are alike. More than that, it also affords an opportunity to develop relationships with people by helping them through one of their most difficult moments.. The divorce process can take some time, and there are no guarantees. However, Mr. Herthneck is the kind of attorney who will do whatever possible to help protect your rights and the rights of your children.. “I want my clients to understand that they are gaining an advocate who is willing to fight for them and who will always keep them in the loop as to the status of their case, and various options moving forward, including the pros and cons with each,” Mr. Herthneck said.

Independence divorce attorney Courtney J. Whiteley decided to practice family law, because of her desire to help those in a time of need when their emotions are especially high.. Divorce often is a time of tension and conflict. If someone loses their cool during the process, the result can be disastrous with ramifications that last for years. Ms. Whiteley’s ability to remain calm in the face of tremendous pressure is one of her greatest strengths. Her steady demeanor provides a source of stability for her clients during an otherwise calamitous time.. Ms. Whiteley encourages open communication with her clients. Establishing a strong sense of trust is critical to the attorney-client relationship.. “The relationship is a two-way street,” Ms. Whiteley said. “We both must be able to trust each other. I am the one person you can say anything to, and you will not be judged.”. Licenses & Admissions. Education. Professional Experience. Associations. Speeches, Seminars, & Publications

I represent clients in a variety of matters and am dedicated to each client right from the initial consultation. During this consultation I gather information from my client so that I know how to effectively defend them. From there, I keep an open communication with my clients and even utilize a client management software so that my client can fully see what is going on in their case.

I have lived the immigration process and not many lawyers can say that. My first exposure to the complexities of US immigration law occurred when I was empoyed by the United Nations High Commission of Refugees in a refugee camp in Thailand. In the mid 90's the immigration laws changed drastically, penalyzing families in the camp who had already been approved to live in the US for engaging in certain, how can i say, illicit behaviors.  Admissions were enough to disqualify families from being allowed to enter the US. This struck me as unfair and very unAmerican. It was during this period of time that i wanted to help those who were stuck in the immigration web.. My further contact with immigration law occurred some years later, again before i was an attorney when i petitioned for my wife for her residency in the United States.

I have devoted my law practice to representing individuals in all manner of workplace disputes, from litigating discrimination and retaliation cases, to filing agency charges, to negotiating severance arrangements.  I am also one of few lawyers in Northeast Ohio with experience and expertise in unemployment compensation law.. In addition to my law practice, I also do independent workplace investigations and I have a workplace coaching practice, where I work with individuals who have performance or behavioral issues in the workplace, assisting them to contribute more effectively in all aspects of their work, focusing primarily on communication skills and social + emotional intelligence.  I participated in the Coach Training Program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.. This blend of lawyering and coaching gives me a unique perspective on workplace issues and disputes, and allows me to work with clients in a way that is relational, empathetic, and client-centered.

I have been trying cases for 26 years, helping injured people get the compensation they deserve.  My wife Diana and I have been married for 30 years and we have three children.  We enjoy traveling and hiking.  My wife is a nurse and we both enjoy helping other people in our jobs.

I have been practicing employment law, consumer protection law, and general civil litigation since I was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2007. I have represented employees and employers, consumers, and small businesses in state and federal courts. My goal is to provide you with options of how to reach your goals and to help you succeed by the most efficient means possible.. I practice regularly in the following areas: