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I am a partner in Porter Wright’s Litigation department. For more than twenty-five years, I have handled a broad range of complex civil disputes in both federal and state courts throughout the United States. I have tried many cases as lead counsel. I have successfully represented clients in disputes involving:. *Hotels and restaurants;. *Contract claims, tortious interference with business relations, partnership disputes, and shareholder disputes;. *Construction disputes, complex real estate disputes, real estate partitions, and eminent domain;. *Fraud and misrepresentation. *Workouts, forbearance agreements, complex foreclosures, and receiverships;. *Intellectual Property including patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark, trade dress, non-compete, and Lanham Act;. *Vexatious litigators;. *Oil and Gas Rights. *U.S. and Ohio Constitutional issues; and. *Eminent Domain. I have appeared in federal and state courts in eight states and has appeared before many appellate courts in the State of Ohio including the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have also been before the Ohio Supreme Court. I have handled nearly all types of court proceedings, including temporary restraining orders in commercial cases, preliminary injunction hearings, bench trials, jury trials, appeals, and bankruptcy proceedings.

I am a lifelong Ohio resident and attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.  While attending law school, I had the opportunity to work with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and also with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office where I gained extensive trial and appellate experience.  Since being sworn in to practice law by the Ohio Supreme Court in 2008 I have been practicing as a trial litigation attorney at the Law Office of Jaye M. Schlachet where I appear in court on daily basis litigating a wide verity of complex legal matters.

I am a lifelong Cleveland area resident and I'm active in the community as a board member and volunteer for the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and a member of my city's Planning Commission.  I am dedicated to my clients and provide first rate service to clients in need.

I am a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I have been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 2008. Since that time I have devoted my entire practice and career to criminal defense. I love being a criminal defense attorney. I have represented clients on a variety of criminal matters throughout Northeast Ohio.

I am a full-time Assistant Public Defender in Cuyahoga County. I am a part-time solo practitioner licensed to practice within the state of Ohio. I handle a variety of matters including small business issues. Consultations are always free!

I am a full-service IP attorney with a strong background in matters relating to chemical and materials science arts, mechanical inventions, software inventions and electrical cases. I often work with small businesses and entrepreneurs who need to protect their ideas and innovations. I work closely with my clients to fully understand the underlying technology of their inventions to be able to provide them with most complete protection.

I am a former Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor with experience defending clients charged with serious crimes in both State and Federal Court.  Communicating with my clients and aggressively defending their rights to clear their good name is essential to my practice. I have secured acquittals and dismissals of my clients' cases.

I am a corporate restructuring and bankruptcy partner with Hahn Loeser and Parks LLP.  I also have substantial experience representing and advising companies, buyers, and investors in all aspects of distressed and insolvency situations.  I have counseled boards of directors, chief executive offices and other members of senior management with respect to their duties and obligations to, and exposures in connection with, financially challenged companies. Using a strong network of local counsel, I practice across the United States.  He has represented parties in the restructuring, reorganization or sale of complex business in an array of industries, including automotive, agriculture, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, real estate, and steel.  I also has a broad range of transactional experience and has advised clients in connection with a variety of DIP financing facilities, recapitalization transactions, and asset dispositions and acquisitions.. I'm admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and Western District of Michigan.  I have written articles for the ABI Journal and other periodicals on issues arising out of Chapter 11 cases. I regularly have been listed in the “Ohio Rising Stars” by Ohio Super Lawyers since 2005, is a member of the Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2007, and a former finalist for Inside Business magazine’s Top 25 Under 35 Movers & Shakers.. I have participated on the executive board of the Friends of the Achievement Centers for Children since 2007, which organizes the organization’s “A Most Excellent Race” event.  In addition, I regularly provide pro bono legal representation through the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Bankruptcy By-Pass Program and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Hi. I'm Toby Hirshman and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my law practice.  I've been practicing law for over 33 years.  In the beginning of my career, I enjoyed working for the people of West Virginia doing public interest work.  For the past 29 years, I have been a trial attorney in Cleveland, specializing in mostly medical malpractice.. My wife of 22 years, Ellen, and I also are law partners at Linton & Hirshman.  We have 3 sons, and enjoy spending time with our family, including our 2 dogs, Wally and Macy.. Please call me if there is an issue you wish to discuss.. Thank you!

Hi, I am Paul Schumacher and I appreciate you taking the time to check me out on this website. Please feel free to drop me an email or give me a call if you'd like to chat about an issue within my practice areas. We cover the entire state of Ohio and also southern Michigan. Thanks again for your interest.. When not working, I enjoy all many outdoor activities, including running, hiking, camping and fishing.  I am an avid sports fan and enjoy going to both professional and college games.  I've been married to a wonderful woman for 25 years and we have two great kids.  We enjoy hiking together and traveling to new and exciting places.  When I can't get outside, I enjoy woodworking and cabinetmaking.

Have you been abused by the legal system and are looking for a strong, aggressive team of Criminal Lawyers to defend your interests? Look no further than the Richardson and Kucharski Law Firm for all your legal counsel and representation. We take great pride in serving our clients and those arrested or charged with criminal offenses by representing their interests and by achieving real results. We practice in the areas of: Criminal Law Defense, OVI / DUI and Traffic Violations. The attorneys of Richardson & Kucharski have successfully handled homicides, theft, assault, drug and sexual offenses in both State and Federal Court. You will receive high quality aggressive representation whether your charge is a felony or a misdemeanor.. Our objective is to achieve a successful outcome that will permanently bring you solace, comfort and peace of mind to you and your family in your Criminal Law matter. We will hold your Criminal Law case with the highest levels of confidentiality, privacy and respect. We will painstakingly evaluate your case and then prepare and construct the best methods and manner to defend your rights and liberty.. Our aggressive approach will be designed to help you and your family address your criminal law case. We will work hard to help you resolve your case with an honest, realistic and effective approach to reach your desired result.. Tim Kucharski want to help you find a reasonable resolution to your criminal case, but if the police and/or the prosecutors are unwilling we will take your matter to a jury or bench trial. After all, the result will affect you for the rest of your life. We take your criminal matter personally and have a passion in diligently fighting for your legal rights. We want to help you get your life back in order, and will work tirelessly day and night until you are satisfied with your Criminal Law result.

Hans C. Kuenzi has been practicing law since 1983, and is considered to be one of the most respected small firm trial attorneys in Northeast Ohio today.  A Certified Specialist in the field of family law, he regularly provides representation in matters of divorce, child custody, the division of marital estates and spousal support, routinely achieving outstanding results on behalf of his clients. He has also won numerous appeals in the area of family law. His trial advocacy has also produced great success in his representation of hundreds of clients in the area of personal injury, including Workers’ Compensation. His unique skills in the investigation of each case and the presentation of every possible claim have generated sizable settlements and awards for the benefits of his clients.  With over twenty five years of experience limited primarily to trial work, Hans has extensive experience, knowledge, background and understanding in the representation of his clients’ interests.  Please feel free to contact me at your leisure if I can ever be of help to you!  We offer a free initial consultation to interested parties so that we may discuss your case.

Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio! I am the founder and principal member of a boutique law firm Lougovskaia Boop LLC. We are a full-service firm for small and medium-sized businesses. We represent clients in areas of business and construction disputes, product liability, general business law and immigration law. Feel free to browse our website at or drop me a message at We are also available to meet with clients worldwide via Skype technology.

Gina became an Associate of the firm in 2010.  Her practice is primarily focused on the areas of estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, probate and guardianship law.  Gina advises clients in all areas of estate and gift tax planning, avoidance or minimization of probate, and succession planning for closely held business owners.  Gina works with individuals and families to meet clients’ tax and non-tax objectives.  She does this through the use of a wide variety of estate planning techniques including various irrevocable and revocable trusts, insurance trusts, special needs trusts, wills, powers of attorney and other related documents.. Gina has been a guest lecturer for many different groups including IRS enrolled agents and nursing home facilities.  She is a member of the Ohio State, Lake and Geauga Bar Associations, the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, the Lake County Probate Committee as well as various charitable and philanthropic organizations.  Gina resides in Lake County with her husband and their three daughters.

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Frank’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy in state and federal courts with an emphasis on employment law, constitutional torts (Section 1983), public entity defense, and insurance defense. He has handled more than 150 appellate cases and routinely consults with trial attorneys on error preservation and pre-appeal strategy. He has prosecuted and defended original actions (e.g., mandamus, prohibition, etc.) in district appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Frank has also submitted amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefing on behalf of clients and organizations including the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. In 2008, Frank became one of the first attorneys to be certified as a specialist in appellate law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Most recently, Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine named him a Rising Star in appellate practice. Ohio Super Lawyers showcases outstanding lawyers in Ohio who are recognized by their peers for professional accomplishments. Only 2.5 percent of Ohio lawyers are chosen as Rising Stars.. Frank’s trial practice focuses primarily on the defense of public entities and their employees in federal and state courts. He is involved in all aspects of trial advocacy. Frank is the Chairman of the Governmental Liability Committee of the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. Frank previously worked as a news reporter and a magazine editor, covering the medical and construction industries.

Former Prosecutor Now Fighting For You!. The Law Office of David W. Reuven is a criminal defense firm, which provides an aggressive defense. David Reuven has had great success with motions to suppress evidence. David Reuven is honest and cares about his clients and will fight for your rights!!. Feel free to call David Reuven's cellular phone with any questions at.

For over 25 years, Attorney Joseph Paulozzi has helped thousands of Ohio residents obtain significant compensation for car, truck and motorcycle accident injuries, dog bites, slip and fall injuries, nursing home neglect, wrongful death and medical malpractice. He has settled several million-dollar cases for clients and their respective family members. Joe was named a Super Lawyer for 2019 and 2020, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, awarded for achieving multi-million and million dollar settlements and verdicts. He is a member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and has achieved a “Superb” (10/10) rating from AVVO. Attorney Paulozzi is also a member of the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ), the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Parma Bar Association. He was also recently recognized as a “Top Attorney in Cleveland and Columbus” by Cleveland Magazine for 2019, and is a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Parma-area Chamber of Commerce. Attorney Paulozzi’s firm, Paulozzi LPA – Injury Lawyers has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).. A graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from John Carroll University and his Master’s degree from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University with top marks. He was also admitted into the Mensa High IQ Society upon graduation. He completed his Juris Doctorate degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, graduating with distinction, including accolades in trial advocacy and appellate court practices. After he graduated, Attorney Paulozzi worked as an Associate with the late Jerry Milano, one of the preeminent trial and litigation lawyers in the country, until he left there to start his own law practice.. Paulozzi LPA – Injury Lawyers now has offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Akron and Toledo, and takes cases all throughout the State of Ohio. Attorney Paulozzi is admitted to practice law in all courts in Ohio including the United States District Court. Joe’s practice has been exclusively focused and sincerely dedicated to serving the rights of the injured his entire legal career.

For nearly a decade, Christopher G. Thomarios, Esq. LLC has successfully handled cases ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies. Attorney Thomarios is admitted to practice law in Ohio state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He attended Denison University and received his B.A. in political science, going on to receive his Juris Doctor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. Since then, he has opened up his own firm, where he provides one-on-one attention that is nearly impossible to find at larger firms. He offers a free case evaluation to those who are interested in learning how he can defend their charges!

For more than 25 years, Michael has practiced environmental law and focuses his practice on governmental and private party litigation; white collar criminal defense; regulatory counseling and permit compliance; and assisting buyers and sellers in the acquisition, divestiture, and redevelopment of environmentally impaired properties. Michael routinely prosecutes and defends cost recovery, common law, and injunctive relief claims brought under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and the Clean Water Act (CWA). He defends environmental enforcement actions, Notices of Violations (NOVs), and Information Requests initiated by the state and federal government for purported violations of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ohio EPA (OEPA), and Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR). His environmental compliance practice includes assisting manufacturers in negotiating environmental permits with state and federal governments. He oversees emergency response and removal actions and develops long-term cleanup agreements with both the state and federal government in bringing these sites to closure or a “No Further Action” status. Additionally, he routinely represents developers in site acquisition and redevelopment of Brownfield properties, ranging from overseeing environmental due diligence to developing acceptable cleanup standards with the EPA and OEPA in obtaining site closure letters (NFAs) and covenants not-to-sue. His practice also includes representing municipalities in obtaining grant money and low-interest loans from state and federal Brownfield programs. Notably, Michael is a former Ohio Assistant Attorney General in its Environmental Enforcement Section. In that role, his primary responsibility was to enforce state and federal EPA regulations. While with the Attorney General’s Office, Michael also helped launch and develop Ohio’s Underground Storage Tank Program and was one of the principal authors of BUSTR. He also developed eligibility and claim guidelines for Ohio’s Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board (PUSTRCB) regulations relating to payment of state funds associated with underground storage tanks. He routinely participates on various OEPA and BUSTR rulemaking committees. Michael previously served as a founding partner of Waxman Blumenthal in Cleveland. He is currently a member of the board of trustees of both Stella Maris, Inc. and Fresh Start, Inc., nonprofit corporations focused on providing alcohol and chemical dependency treatment and mental health services to the indigent and homeless.

For 30 years, I have represented the interests of insurance companies and their insured's throughout the state of Ohio in matters of civil litigation. I have a particular interest and expertise in premises liability matters, having represented retail establishments in matters involving trip and fall cases, negligent security cases, false arrest cases and other cases where grocery stores, bars, restaurants and other shopkeepers have been sued. I also represent insurance companies in matters involving first party claims, including examinations under oath and claim investigations.

Ever since I was 9-years-old, I knew I wanted to be an attorney when I was the Plaintiff in a medical malpractice case.  Family law has always been my passion.  Divorced myself and a mother, I can relate to my clients.. During law school and while studying for the bar exam, I clerked for a couple of family law attorneys.  After passing the bar, I immediately became a staff attorney for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. I was employed as a staff attorney for 11 1/2 years.  Since then, I have been in private practice focusing solely on family law matters.  During this emotional time, I will fight for your rights and attempt to relieve the stress of the situation.. If you need assistance or simply need a question answered, contact our firm to discuss.

Eric J. Weiss is an experienced litigator whose practice emphasizes business litigation involving employment issues, real estate, creditor’s rights, commercial transactions, contracts, and related corporate issues.  He has jury and bench trial experience and has argued before numerous Ohio Courts of Appeal.. Before joining Cavitch, Familo & Durkin, Eric was Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office from 2000 until 2004. During his tenure as an assistant prosecuting attorney, he prosecuted felony offenses ranging from low-level drug offenses to capital murder.. Eric was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2000.  He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.  Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.. In 2000, Eric graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law.  In 1996, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bowling Green State University.. In 2010 and 2012, Eric was named a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine.. Eric resides in Avon, Ohio with his wife, Dawne, and their daughter, Kendall.

Emily E. Gilbert is a 2005 graduate from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2006. She joined Margolius, Margolius and Associates in 2006 as an associate attorney. She completed her undergraduate degree at Binghamton University in 2000, with a Bachelor of Arts in English.. Emily has worked extensively on ERISA / Long Term Disability cases, SERS, OPERS, STRS, and Social Security disability claims since joining the firm. She also enjoys practicing in the civil rights areas of housing and employment discrimination.  She previously argued before the 9th Appellate District of Ohio in a case which established a landlord’s duty to act to prevent discrimination between tenants, when notice of the discrimination is given. In addition, Emily has written briefs for both the U.S. Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals advocating for an expansion of employees rights under ERISA. She has made this area of the law, which notoriously favors large insurance companies, one of the larger focuses of her practice.. Emily is admitted to practice before all Ohio Courts, as well as the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a member of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association. It is Emily’s goal to broaden the rights of employees in the workplace when they become sick and disabled. In her free time, she is a mother of two and volunteers her time with the J.D. Breast Cancer Foundation.

Ellen M. McCarthy is a partner at Leizerman & Young LLP. With more than 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, her areas of practice include transportation accidents, medical malpractice, aviation accidents, and workers’ compensation litigation.. From 2005-2009, as one of the 18 appointed members of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Bar Examiners, Ellen was responsible for writing essay questions for the bar exam and the answers of bar applicants.