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I focus my areas of practice on domestic relations law. That includes things like divorce, dissolutions, and custody.. I am a trial lawyer at heart and love nothing more than a good fight.. To a lesser extent I also practice consumer law. This is typically Elizabeth’s area of focus but I can’t help but involve myself in cases where a consumer/client has been extremely wronged by a company or someone is being harassed on a daily basis by debt collectors.. I have been featured in or guest posted on , CNN Money, Bloomberg News, and .. When I’m not practicing law I’m raising money for the Ohio Democratic Party or Democratic candidates, enjoying the company of friends, or at the park with my dog Gino.. You can reach me directly at or at  Make sure you check out our website if you need a lawyer in Ohio or read our blogs if you would like more information on any given topic: LGBT Lawyers, Consumer Lawyers, and Ohio Divorce Lawyers.

I’ve been around the law (or, more accurately, the law has been around me) nearly all my life. As a teenager, I had no doubt that my career would be in the legal field. While I was growing up in Bay Village, Ohio, my mother practiced as a paralegal before she pursued her law degree. I often went to her office and watched her, and the attorneys who she worked with, practice their profession with dignity and integrity. I wanted to be just like them.. Throughout my college and law school years and before taking the bar exam, I was an administrative assistant, legal assistant, personal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, project coordinator, and collateral manager (sometimes more than one at a time!). As a result, even before becoming an attorney I gained experience in a wide variety of practice areas, including personal injury, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant relations, bar admissions, intellectual property, and family law. After getting my license in December 2020, I ran a solo practice for over two years, and was thrilled to join Kirner & Boldt Co., L.P.A. in November 2023.. I am a proud member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Mental Health and Wellness Committee. There is no higher calling to me than helping de-stigmatize substance abuse and mental illness in the legal profession. In furtherance of that goal, I give presentations to attorneys and law students on the importance of identifying and treating mental illness and addiction before it becomes a professional problem. I am also a member of the bar admissions committee, interviewing applicants for their character & fitness to take the exam and become members of the profession.. I am the oldest of three (my brother and sister are twins), and an aunt to a precious niece and nephew. My mother is now a practicing attorney, and my father is a retired Vietnam War veteran. In my spare time, I write short stories and am working on the sequel to a self-published novel. I’m an avid reader (John Walsh’s “Tears of Rage” changed my life), and I love going to the theatre, listening to podcasts, and traveling to New York City as often as I can. And, of course, I am a lifelong, suffering Cleveland Browns fan who starts every football season saying, “Maybe next year.”

Recently, Joe has expanded his practice to include estate planning. If you are in need of a will, living will, powers of attorney, or other estate planning documents, Joe can help you navigate through this difficult and stressful experience.. Whether it be a contested, high-conflict court proceeding or the pursuit of an out-of-court settlement, Joe recognizes that the practice of law is nuanced and realizes that no two clients are the same. To that end, he believes that in order to solve problems, he must endeavor to get to know his clients and their very specific needs.. Joe has identified specific attention to the representation of Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families with their Family Law needs, including same-sex divorce and dissolution. Joe has experience with litigating contested custody actions as well as drafting Shared Custody and Separation Agreements for same-gender couples.. Additionally, Joe serves as a Guardian ad Litem in domestic relations cases in Cuyahoga County. As a GAL, Joe represents the best interests of children in divorce, post-decree, and domestic violence matters.

Joy B. Savren, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Attorney is dedcated to assisting clients facing divorce or dissolution, post-divorce or other family law matters through the use of negotiation, communication, mediation and agreement toward a resolution that best benefits all involved and avoids costly litigation.. In private practice sine 1982, with a large portion of her practice in Family Law, she has extensive experience in divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody issues, shared parenting agreements, visitation agreement, division of assets and all the other associated components of the termination of marriage.  She has servied as a Guardian Ad Litem in Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Court to assure that the best interests of children were addressed.  Joy also practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and civil litigation.. Joy is a certified family law mediator and she recently became certified as a parenting coordinator.

An alumni of  St. University of Dayton, I decided to pursue my legal degree.  In 1999 I was admitted to the American Bar Association.  I have an extensive legal background and my practice areas include Personal and Corporate Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Criminal Law.

Dedicated professional serving Ohio with a high level of experience and a strong track record in Divorce & Domestic matters.

Melanie GiaMaria is a passionate advocate known for her relentless pursuit of justice, her fairness and her wicked sense of humor. Clients love that Melanie is completely relatable and delivers solutions that honor the dignity of everyone involved.

Edward R. Jansen is a graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in November of 2000.. Attorney Jansen has in Northeast Ohio courts for over 15 years. He has focused exclusively in the areas of domestic relations and family law, including dissolution, divorce, property division, child and spousal support, child custody, domestic violence, and similar juvenile court matters.. Attorney Jansen is currently a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, and has been certified by the OSBA as a specialist in Family Law.

Domestic Relations attorney Carolyn C. Soeder is a valued advocate for her clients and an experienced trial attorney in all aspects of domestic relations matters. Ms. Soeder handles domestic relations cases at all stages, from initial filings through the appellate court process.