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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.

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.

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.

Aaron Cook has broad experience helping individuals and businesses with various transactions and financial matters.  These matters include trusts, wills, estates, purchase/sale of business and real estate, bankruptcies, dispute negotiations.  He has specifically helped clients to organize businesses, structure investment, plan for death or disability, discharge or reduce insolvent debt, manage potential legal liabilities, settle disputes, buy or sell enterprises, and wind down or terminate operations.  Aaron serves as a managing member of the law firm and oversees its organization.. Aaron also participates in projects of public interest.  Currently, he is publishing information and corresponding with interested parties toward establishing term limits for members of the United States Congress.. Aaron’s clients and colleagues include people of all walks of life and of varied circumstances.  He enjoys serving all people, regardless of their circumstances.  His clients have included hotel operators, restaurateurs, real-estate developers and managers, machine manufacturers, labor unions, veterans’ organizations, churches, auto-body specialists, dance studios, nursing agencies, and many others.. Aaron is a graduate of Yale Law School and Brigham Young University. He is married with three children. He enjoys activity in church with his family, serving as a youth basketball coach and scoutmaster, team sports and the outdoors, and conversing/reading about history, politics, religion and science.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Independence and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Independence and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Independence and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Independence and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Independence and surrounding areas.