Practice Areas
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Accident and Personal Injury Claims
Our attorneys represent individuals with injuries as a result of automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents as well as injuries caused by defective products, dog bites, falls or any other injuries for which a client might be entitled to compensation.

If you were injured in an automobile accident or as the result of some other tramatic event, call our offices and ask to speak with either Steven Halper or Philip Logan.

See our Personal Injury newsletter, featuring The Risks of Botox Injections for Cosmetic Use.


Americans with Disabilities Act
We represent individuals with disabilities who have experienced workplace discrimination. We can assist you in filing charges with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and in mediation / settlement meetings, as well as in litigation.


Bankruptcy
We are affiliated with council with expertise in both personal and business bankruptcy.


Business Law
We are highly experienced in the formation of partnerships and corporations, the purchase or sale of a business, contract drafting and review, and all other general legal matters that businesses face.


Criminal and Traffic Offenses
We represent individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts. We also represent individuals charged with serious traffic offenses such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

For specific information about your case call our office and ask to speak with Steven Halper.


Divorce and Dissolution
We handle all aspects of domestic relations matters including child custody, shared parenting plans, visitation, child and spousal support and the division of personal property. In addition, we represent clients contemplating marriage, desiring a prenuptial agreement or those with post-decree problems with their ex-spouse.

If you have been sued for divorce, just beginning to discuss issues with your spouse or are contemplating divorce and want to learn what the law is, what issues need to be considered and how you may protect your rights, call Philip Logan to schedule an office consultation.

DUI / DWI
If you are charge with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving while intoxicated (DWI)or Drunk Driving, call our office and ask to speak with Steve Halper. He will discuss your case and advise what your options are.


Employment Law
We represent employers and individual employees in all types of workplace matters, including drafting Employee Handbooks and company policies, handling sexual harassment claims, unfair labor practices, discrimination cases, drug testing and OSHA concerns and attorney-client privileged safety audits.

See our Employment Law newsletter, featuring collective bargaining and The National Labor Relations Act.

See also the many issues of our Fire and EMS Law Newsletter.


Environmental Law
We assist our business clients in complying with local, state and federal regulations, including attorney / client privileged environmental audits.


Estate Planning and Wills
Our attorneys provide all estate planning services, including the preparation of wills, trusts, living wills, and the administration of estates in probate court. Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult events in your life. Needing to dedicate hours upon hours to settle your loved one's estate can extend the mourning process and make it worse. Clearly, hiring a reliable, experienced probate attorney to handle the process can prove to be invaluable. If the deceased had a Will, it should be probated. If there is no will, an administration proceeding should be commenced. Our firm is experienced with assisting the executor or the administrator of the estate, as well as the family, in understanding the legal and practical requirements of estate administration and in delegating the numerous tasks to minimize costs. Assistance is also rendered to coordinate the efforts of the family's accountant, investment adviser, insurance counselor, and other professionals to realize the best possible results. Sometimes estate administration matters do not go as smoothly as anticipated. Our attorneys also have years of experience with estate litigation including the handling of will contests, both on behalf of the estate and on behalf of heirs who may have been unscrupulously disinherited through the undue influence of others. We also have experience in assisting families with the resolution of their disputes, whether they stem from an ambiguous will, a disappointed heir, a misdeed by a fiduciary, controversy over property rights, or tax disputes. Unfortunately, all probate attorneys are not equally skilled. Many lawyers who handle probate do it only as a sideline, and as such they are not aware of the latest codes and the newest strategies for maximizing return and minimizing what can be a lengthy probate process. Our staff is well-versed in the probate process, codes and strategies. If you require a probate or administration attorney, please call or fill out our online contact form today. We can help!


General Civil Law Suits
Our expertise covers all aspects of civil litigation (lawsuits). We represent clients suing others as well as defending those who are being sued.


Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys represent patients in medical malpractice cases against health care providers, including physicians, nurses, hospitals, long term care facilities, and managed care groups.


OSHA
Congress established the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970, to help assure a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA has adopted standards on fall protection, machine guarding and many other subjects. OSHA inspections can result in citations against employers; see recent settlements at www.osha,gov. Employers have a right to an informal conference with OSHA to seek top resolve complaints, and also have a right to administrative appeals, and to judicial review.


Racial Discrimination



Real Estate
The firm represents individuals and commercial buyers and sellers during the negotiation, sale or purchase of residential and business properties. We also represent institutional lenders and developers as well as performing residential and commercial closings for title companies. From country estates to the tiniest studio apartment, real estate law covers the most fundamental aspects of where we live, work, and play. Even the simplest contract or lease should be run past an attorney before it is signed. Many of our clients are regularly engaged in various real estate transactions, either through the conduct of their business or the management of their affairs. Our clients have substantial and diverse real estate holdings throughout Ohio and elsewhere. We regularly negotiate all kinds of legal arrangements involving real property, including the preparation of contracts, leases, joint venture agreements and partnership agreements. Our real estate attorneys are the most knowledgeable attorneys in the profession. We can help with any real estate issue, including: " Commercial real estate " Residential real estate " Landlord/tenant relations " Real estate financing " Buying, selling, leasing, renting property of any kind Real estate law varies from state to state and changes constantly. We urge you to be fully prepared for your real estate issues by allowing us to handle anything that comes your way. We're here to help.


Sexual Harrassment



Social Security Disability Claims
Our expertise includes the representation of individuals before the Social Security Administration.


Workers Compensation Claims
We are affiliated with counsel who have lengthy experience in representing individuals with work related injuries and defending companies in workerman’s compensation hearings.


Wrongful Death Claims
We represent families that have lost a loved one as the result of the wrongful conduct of another.

A person injured by a wrongful act (or "tort") of another may be able to bring an action to recover damages. If the person dies, these claims may survive and often can be pursued by the representative, or "administrator," of the decedent's estate. In addition, however, the decedent's heirs and other family members may be able to bring an action against the wrongdoer to recover damages that they have suffered as a result of the death of the loved one. Such claims are usually called "wrongful death" claims, and often arise in the context of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, or other circumstances in which the fault of a person other than an employer caused the death. Many states do not allow wrongful death lawsuits where the actions of the employee, employer, or a co-worker were the sole cause of death.

To discuss a wrongful death claim call our offices at 513-793-4400 and ask to speak with either Steven Halper or Philip Logan.