April 20, 2022
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Seitz, LaRose, Paduchik attacks on O’Connor undermine justice

In a guest column published on March 25, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner cautioned against attacks on the judiciary because they undermine confidence in the […]
October 25, 2020
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Exceptions to the “no-oral modification” provision in a contract

A core tenet of contract law is that the contracting parties are masters of the agreement. Parties negotiate and agree upon terms they expect to be […]
May 7, 2020
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Animal cruelty is for real—and results in jail time

You’ve probably seen ads on TV from the Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that depict horrible animal abuse. The abuse is real. Look […]
March 9, 2020
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John Gonzales prevails at jury trial

Our client, Ann, was driving a small SUV. Behind Ann was another car, and behind that car was a cement truck. The cement truck rear-ended the […]
September 28, 2019
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Giant Eagle Escapes Liability for Scooter Driver’s Negligence

What happens if you’re in a grocery store, and you’re struck by someone driving one of those motorized scooter shopping carts the stores make available for […]
May 11, 2018
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Considering a commercial lease or purchase this spring? Three reasons to consider a real estate attorney

If you are looking for a commercial lease or purchase this spring, you are likely already working with a commercial real estate agent. So, you might […]
April 10, 2018
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Five things you need to know before hiring a divorce lawyer

No one gets married expecting to one day divorce, but the fact is, it’s a common occurrence. Hiring a divorce lawyer isn’t easy. But, it’s necessary […]
March 12, 2018
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Five things every 40-something needs to know about probate law

Your 40s are a busy time. You probably are well into your career. Maybe you have a family. It’s also a time when people tend to […]
December 13, 2016

Shortcuts in foreclosures create problems

Foreclosure actions can sometimes be complicated, but generally they’re straightforward cases where the bank should prevail—unless the bank’s counsel takes shortcuts. Here’s an example. After initiating […]