Ohio Lawyers Brendan Whitted to Brian D.

Firm: Seitz Law Firm, LLC

P.O. Box 470138 , Broadview Heights , Ohio 44147

Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements

I am an attorney with a strong interest in Cybersecurity Law and Data Privacy Law, and my degree concentration included courses on HIPAA, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity. I hold a certification in Data Privacy law from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.. In addition to the interests stated above, I love to serve my clients in many areas of law, ranging from business litigation to business associations to contractual matters to personal injury. I zealously represent my clients, doing whatever it takes to get the best result possible.. Reach out to me with any questions or for a consultation today!

3492 Snouffer Road, Ste 100 , Columbus , Ohio 43235

Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: Coffman Brian L

203 Malone Building , Akron , Ohio 44308

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Attorney Brian L. Coffman is a solo practitioner in Akron, Ohio. The majority of his practice is devoted to the art of criminal defense and he is dedicated to providing quality representation at a fair rate. A lifelong resident of Portage County, Attorney Coffman appears in all courts there as well as most courts in northeast Ohio.. After graduating summa cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration, I graduated from the University Of Akron School Of Law. I was admitted to practice by the Ohio Supreme Court in 1998 and to the federal bar in 2004. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Bar Associations of Akron and Portage County, as well as the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 2008, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Portage Animal Protective League and I participate in various annual charity events.

Firm: Gerrity and Burrier, Ltd.

400 South Fifth Street Suite 302 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Family

1265 West Sixth Street , Cleveland , Ohio 44113

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

As a journalist, Brian D. Bardwell was trained to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”. Now an attorney, he brings the same sensibility to the practice of law, where he focuses on First Amendment rights, whistleblower protection, and access to government records. Clients benefit from a unique set of skills and training that Brian uses to uncover the truth, defend his clients’ rights, and make life miserable for those who abuse their power.. Before he was a lawyer, Bardwell was an award-winning reporter and editor, covering criminal-justice and education issues for newspapers around Northeast Ohio and writing about tax law for State Tax Notes. The National Press Club, the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Associated Press Society of Ohio recognized his outstanding writing and investigative skills, which have uncovered a college dropout with a fake degree trying to take over a local school district, sex offenders taking jobs as elementary-school teachers, and even a plot by the Mexican government to hijack the script of the latest James Bond film.. Apart from his journalistic work, Bardwell also spent several years running a small nonprofit focused on promoting the public’s right to access government records. Well before he was an attorney, he was successfully suing local governments that refused to disclose who they were holding in their jails, how they had disciplined public officials, and what property they had seized from their citizens. Based on that work, he was invited to lecture on public-records law by the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Cleveland Employment Inn of Court, and the biennial conference of the ACLU of Ohio, which called him “one of Ohio’s greatest champions of transparency.”. Brian graduated cum laude from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where his aggressive trial-advocacy skills earned him an invitation to the Order of the Barristers. He earned a bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the University of Virginia. His academic research has been published in the University of Virginia’s Oculus and in the Case Western Reserve Law Review.

614 West Superior Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44113

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Hizer & Mahaffey, LLC

8657 W Central Ave 776 , Sylvania , Ohio 43560

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Landlord & Tenant,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP

41 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Securities

Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

191 W Nationwide Blvd Ste 300 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Labor , Workers Compensation

Firm: Goodson & Company, Ltd.

110 East Eighth Street Suite 200 , Cincinnati , Ohio 45202

Practice Areas: Civil , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Firm: Brenden Kelley Law

815 Superior Ave , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Business

Carrying On a Family Legacy—And Forging His Own Path. From a Childhood Steeped in Law to a Practice Built on Empathy. Brenden Kelley’s first lessons in justice came early. Growing up in a household of legal professionals, he saw firsthand how law could be a powerful force for good—or a devastating weapon of exploitation. His father, a distinguished trial lawyer, championed the rights of Ohio Steelworkers. His mother, a former Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge, dedicated her career to standing up for those unable to protect themselves. Their example taught him that the law isn’t just a set of rules—it’s a promise to safeguard people and their futures.. Witnessing the Dark Side of the System. When Brenden was just sixteen, that promise nearly broke. He and his family found themselves entangled in a situation where lawyers pursued their own interests rather than justice. The experience opened his eyes to the very real damage legal malpractice can cause, and it sparked a lifelong commitment to make things right for people who’ve been let down by the system.. Early Career & Founding His Own Firm. After honing his litigation skills at a boutique law firm, Brenden launched his own practice in 2022 with a clear mission: to bring empathetic, high-caliber representation to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and victims of legal malpractice—all at a fair and transparent cost. He set out to create a legal experience where clients feel heard, respected, and truly protected.. Recognized for Excellence. Despite humble beginnings—in an apartment with little more than a laptop and a P.O. Box—Brenden grew his practice into a firm now serving clients across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Along the way, he built a reputation for treating each client with the empathy, respect, and unwavering support that define his approach to law.. Credibility & Community Engagement. Brenden’s dedication to ethical, client-focused advocacy quickly gained attention. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his leadership, skill, and commitment to justice, earning accolades such as “Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch,” “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and “Litigation Lawyer of the Year” by Lawyers Monthly. Beyond the courtroom, he pours his passion into community involvement—serving on multiple bar association committees that uphold professional ethics, improve access to justice, and focus on mental health and wellness for attorneys. He also dedicates time to his alma maters through advisory boards and councils, helping future generations navigate both the opportunities and challenges of legal practice.. Why It Matters. To Brenden, the law is more than case files and court dates; it’s the difference between despair and hope, between injustice and real change. He aims to be the advocate he once wished for, ensuring that every client is treated with dignity and supported by someone who genuinely cares about their future. By blending his family’s legacy of service with his own personal resolve to right the wrongs he witnessed, Brenden offers clients not just a lawyer, but a devoted ally who fights tirelessly for what’s right.. “My family taught me that truly great lawyers shoulder the burdens of their clients. I’ve seen how the system can fail, and I’ve made it my mission to help people trust in legal representation again. I’m here to stand by you, fight for you, and deliver the justice you deserve.”. Through compassionate counsel and steadfast dedication, Brenden Kelley ensures that every client’s voice is heard—and every fight is won with integrity.

Firm: Bonezzi Switzer Murphy & Polito Co. L.P.A.

1300 East 9th Street , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Medical Malpractice

Firm: Bret Jordan Co. LPA

206 S. Meridian Street , Ravenna , Ohio 44266

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

For over 32 years, Mr. Jordan has dedicated his practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He has represented clients charged with a felony in Cuyahoga County, Portage County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Ashtabula County, Summit County, Erie County and other counties across the State of Ohio. Mr. Jordan also represents individuals accused of Federal Law violations such as: drug trafficking, conspiracy, tax evasion, theft, bank robbery and failure to report as a sex offender. He has practiced in the United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, United States District Court of New Hampshire, United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Jordan has appeared on television shows such as Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, Snapped and True Crimes. He has a strong belief that everyone deserves a competent and zealous representation. Mr. Jordan has been named a "Super Lawyer" by his peers in Super Lawyer Magazine from 2015 to the present.

Firm: Bressman Law

2727 Tuller Pkwy 100 , Dublin , Ohio 43017

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

366 E Broad St , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Newman, Olson and Kerr, A Legal Professional Corporation

First National Tower   11 Federal Plaza Central Su , Youngstown , Ohio 44503

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Collections,Debtor/Creditor

Firm: Buckley King, A Legal Professional Association

1400 Fifth Third Center. , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

Brent Buckley provides legal advice and services to financial institutions, private equity firms, lenders, corporations, and executive management on corporate and business issues including corporate governance and internal corporate investigations, as well as complex and structured finance, workouts, asset-based lending, and commercial litigation matters. He is regularly retained in high-stakes, "bet-the-company" litigation, multidistrict litigation, class actions and business disputes. Brent also has successfully defended directors and officers in matters of professional liability.. Brent is active on community, professional, and civic boards serving in leadership roles for many non-profit organizations.  He is often sought to speak on commercial litigation issues, business, and governance matters.

Firm: Brenner Law Offices

555 Metro Pl N , Dublin , Ohio 43017

Practice Areas: Lawyers,

Firm: Kohrs Law Offices, LLC

3580 Darrow Rd , Stow , Ohio 44224

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I strive to be personal, straight forward, honest, and practice with integrity. Each client is treated with personal contact and utmost confidence.

Firm: The Spitz Law Firm, LLC

25200 Chagrin Blvd , Beachwood , Ohio 44122

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Contracts, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Affirmative Action, DUI/DWI, Labor and Employment, Internet Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution