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With over 45 years of legal experience, Attorney Fred P. Ramos has built a distinguished career serving clients in Independence, Ohio, across a broad spectrum of legal matters. His practice encompasses estate planning, where he assists with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, ensuring clients’ assets and wishes are protected. In family law, Mr. Ramos provides compassionate representation in cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, adoption, and domestic violence. His legal skills also extend to real estate law, guiding clients through the complexities of buying and selling residential and commercial properties. For criminal cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, expungements, and appeals, Mr. Ramos delivers strong advocacy and strategic counsel. Whether you need legal guidance or courtroom representation, Mr. Ramos is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients with professionalism and care.

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 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.

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.

Stacey Kiene received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in History, from John Carroll University in 2004. After John Carroll, she received her Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2007. Since graduating, Stacey is practicing as part of the firm’s litigation group, focusing her practice in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation. Stacey is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Association for Justice.

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.

Raymond is an attorney at Williams Allen Casey LPA.  Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, he obtained a degree in accounting and finance from Walsh University as well as his MBA and law degree from The University of Akron.

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.”

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.

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.

Jennifer is an attorney and counselor at law.  She received her B.A. in Social Work in 2005 from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Summa Cum Laude.  She earned her M.A. in Social Work in 2006 from the University of Akron and her J.D. in 2012 from the University of Akron School of Law.. She joined Scott A. Williams & Associates in 2017 after working of counsel with a local law firm.  Jennifer has significant experience with estate settlements, both in the probate of wills and settlement of living trusts.. Jennifer started her professional career in social work due to her passion for helping people.  After several years in this field, Jennifer opted to attend law school so she could be better positioned to make a significant difference in the lives of her clients.. Jennifer works with clients creating revocable living trusts and simple wills and is primarily responsible for assisting families wind down affairs after the passing of a loved one.. Jennifer finds personal and professional fulfillment in making sure that clients feel heard and valued in the midst of whatever season of life they may find themselves.   Working with clients through some of the most difficult times in their life is very important to her.. Jennifer is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Jason M. Sullivan is a founding Member-Partner of the Insurance Subrogation law firm Rathbone Group.. He received his B.A. from the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University in 2003 and he completed his J.D. with Distinction at The University of Iowa College of Law in 2006.. He has spent his entire legal career handling subrogation claims and has actively managed a network of counsel in all of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam since 2011.. Jason has presented has spoken on a number of topics at the National Association of Subrogation Professional’s Annual Conference, Webinar Sessions, and the Ohio Chapter Meetings.

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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.

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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 resided in Northeast Ohio for my entire life and yet still believe that the Browns, Indians and/or Cavs will win a championship in my lifetime. Great place to raise a family. Have been active in my community serving on Twinsburg Ohio Planning Commission and former Chairman of the Aurora Ohio Architectural Board of Review.. I currently serve as volunteer mediator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. I also serve as a volunteer for the Cuyahoga Metroplitan Bar Association 3 R's Program tutoring high school students in Cleveland regarding consttutional rights, responsibilities and realities.

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 practicing law for over 25 years and make it my goal to satisfy every client even if the case may not go their way.  Our firm prides itself on having 90% of its lawyers in their first job out of law school. We are supportive and help each other serve our clientele to the best of our ability.  We volunteer and are in countless organizations that allow us to access lawyers world wide for a variety of legal issues.

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:

I have been a licensed, practicing attorney for 36 years.  I am married with four children and four grandchildren.   My office has been located in Independence, Ohio since 1986 and my extensive experience in Probate law and estate planning as well as income tax preparation has allowed me to grow in that area each year.  I try my very best to be compassionate and understanding to my client's needs.

I grew up on a Lake Erie winery and lived all of my life in Ohio. As an attorney, I represent individuals and companies in employment and business disputes. I help my clients make workplace wrongs right again.