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Ted is a litigator and has been trying cases in Kentucky to juries for almost 20 years.  These days Ted handles mainly business litigation (breach of contract, fraud, partnership disputes), employment (wrongful termination, sexual harassment etc) and personal injury (wrongful death, brain injuries etc).  Ted has been married to Liz Walton, a substance abuse counselor and occupational therapist, since 2001.  They have two outstanding sons who attend Jefferson County Public Schools.

Richard A. Schwartz has been practicing law in the Bankruptcy and Debt Reorganization field for over 30 years.. Mr. Schwartz concentrates his practice in Consumer and Commercial Bankruptcy Law and related matters, including debt negotiation, reorganization, work-outs and debtor-creditor relations. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Schwartz has represented debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and California.. Mr. Schwartz is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. In 2004, Mr. Schwartz is serving as Chairman of the Bankruptcy Section of the Louisville Bar Association.. Mr. Schwartz is a Member in good standing of numerous State and Federal Bars, including the State Bars of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western District of Kentucky, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.. Mr. Schwartz received his B.A. Degree from Vanderbilt University and his Law Degree from the Ohio State University College of Law.. Mr. Schwartz is married with three children. His wife is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Mike is a native of Cleveland Ohio where he attended St. Ignatius High School. He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at nationally ranked College of the Holy Cross, which he graduated from in 1982. Mike then attended law school and received his JD from American University's Washington College of Law.. Mike concentrates his practice in the business law arena, devoting most of his time in the following two areas: (i) general business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, officers and employees of businesses; and (ii) preparing the necessary documentation concerning the formation and operation of businesses, including business formation agreements and all types of contractual agreements needed by businesses in the course of their operations. During the course of his career, Mike has successfully represented clients in many jury and bench trials, acting as the first chair attorney in most of these cases. All told, Mike has litigated hundreds of cases involving millions of dollars, including cases seeking preliminary or injunctive relief. Mike believes that he brings a unique perspective to the practice of law in the business arena because his substantial litigation experience helps him anticipate issues that may arise in the contractual documents which he often prepares for clients.. Mike is also active in the community. He served as President of the Board of Directors of Harbor House of Louisville, a nonprofit entity serving the needs of developmentally disabled individuals in the community, during the years 2011 and 2012 and currently remains a board member on HH's executive committee. He also coached football and lacrosse on a variety of levels over a 10 year period. Mike is a devotee of outdoor sports including skiing and mountain climbing/biking.Specialties: Representing clients of all sizes in business litigation and transactional matters, including intellectual property, securities, corporate governance, white collar criminal and employment cases. SEE FIRM WEBSITE FOR REPRESENTIVE LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPECIFIC CASES.  Mike and his firm are AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He has also been named in Louisville magazine's Top Lawyers list and is admitted to Kentucky SuperLawyers.

In addition to my legal practice, I have started companies, served as the executive director of a non-profit, and continue to serve as a general advisor to startups and small businesses. I understand both the business and legal world and am an effective bridge between the two for my clients. I focus primarily on business planning, corporate governance, contract review and negotiation, and business litigation. By working with me, you can be assured that you are getting a trusted advisor that wants to help build your business instead of someone who view you as just another payday.. I moved to Kentucky in 1993 when my father retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and I will always consider Kentucky my true home. Before attending the University of Louisville, I graduated from Eastern High School in Jefferson County.

I was raised on a thoroughbred farm in Paris, KY, and have long strived to meet the legal needs of Central Kentuckians like myself. My humble upbringing has instilled in me a tireless work ethic, honesty, and humility, all of which direct the work I do for my clients.

I am a first generation Nigerian-American businessman, lawyer, educator, and advocate committed to providing heartfelt counsel to the families and communities I serve.. As the founder and managing attorney of the Obi Law Group, PLLC, I provide wholistic legal and advisory services to individuals, families, and business owners throughout the U.S. With over 10 years of experience in the legal field and risk management, I have developed core competencies in the areas of general business counsel, trademarks, healthcare law,, and estate planning.. My practice is built on the mission of supporting and providing Heartfelt Counsel to clients who are seeking a trusted advisor, and want to protect their businesses, families, and legacies.

Admitted to practice in Kentucky since October 2002. Admitted to practice before the United States Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Admitted to practice before the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Admitted to practice before the the United States Supreme Court. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Brandeis School of Law. Former President of the Brandeis Moot Board. Former Notes Editor of the Brandeis Law Journal