Best Lawyers Near You in Sylvania, Ohio
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Carrie L. Urrutia’s practice includes counseling on employment policies and handbooks, training, representing employers in administrative proceedings, defending against discrimination claims and providing guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), drug testing, privacy, harassment, workers' compensation and a host of other employment law issues. Ms. Urrutia regularly defends employers in state and federal courts as well as administrative ...
During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development. He counsels numerous family and closely held businesses and sits on several corporate boards. He also practices in the health law area and represents numerous health care clients including hospitals, joint ventures, physician group practices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and other providers. Mr. Kuhl is the author of the "Business Law and Practice" cha...
Matthew D. Harper represents in a wide range of business, construction, and real estate disputes. He is a member of Eastman & Smith’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Construction Law and Eminent Domain Practice Groups. Mr. Harper is admitted in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and Michigan and has appeared pro hac vice in business litigation in Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.
James B. Yates represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). A member of Eastman & Smith, Mr. Yates's practice encompasses collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair ...
Adam S. Nightingale provides legal representation and crisis management for companies, health care/medical providers and other individuals subject to government investigations and prosecutions. He also assists his clients in responding to subpoenas and civil investigative demands from federal and state regulatory and law-enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Health and Human...
“Investing in client relationships enables a profit center approach to legal and financial services.” A transactional tax lawyer with regular involvement in tax controversies for over 35 years, Gary M. Harden partners with clients and collaborating professionals on a national platform, designing and implementing value added business - tax strategy. His practice areas include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), syndications, finance and insurance; with niche areas in intellectual p...
With nearly 25 years of experience as a business lawyer, professional negotiator, and former professor of organizational behavior and change, Fadi V. Nahhas is recognized for bringing a strategic, business-minded perspective to complex transactions and client counseling. His sophisticated practice and client service have earned recognition in Mergers and Acquisitions in both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 , reflecting his reputation as a trusted advisor to middle-market and closely held busin...
Kevin D. Devaney, a registered pharmacist and an attorney, brings his perspective as a health care provider, as well as over thirty years of legal experience, to his role in assisting health care clients with peer review matters, compliance issues and health care-related business transactions (including mergers and acquisitions). He is a member of Eastman & Smith. Mr. Devaney earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy and masters of business administration from the University of Buffalo, an...
For more than 42 years, Charles E. “Chuck” Boyk has represented injured individuals and families across Ohio from the firm’s office in Toledo, Ohio. Since his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1983, Chuck has dedicated his practice to helping clients pursue compensation after serious injuries and fatal accidents involving car accidents , truck accidents , motorcycle accidents , construction accidents , and workplace accidents . Chuck also represents clients in matters involving w...
Location, location, location is the mantra of the real estate profession. As a lifelong and community minded resident of Northwest Ohio, Lane D. Williamson knows the location quite well. Mr. Williamson has handled multiple real estate matters including real estate acquisition and development with a concentration on land use, annexation, eminent domain, zoning and planning law and permits/entitlements that also encompasses aspects of public law. Construction, mining, manufacturing, retail, dis...
With more than 40 years of experience in business litigation, Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., of counsel, is a valuable addition to Eastman & Smith’s roster of attorneys. Mr. Jackson’s practice includes complex business litigation, federal white collar criminal defense and professional liability. Additionally Mr. Jackson has arbitrated and mediated in excess of 130 matters involving breach of contract, business torts, lender liability, shareholder actions and UCC. He is board certif...
“My goal is to be your business partner by creating long-term policies and practices that will be beneficial for your business and maintain strong labor relations.” Elizabeth L. Bolduc, an associate with Eastman & Smith, believes good corporate governance leads to good employee relationships and fewer incidents ending in litigation. She has represented manufacturers, schools, wholesale and retail establishments, restaurants, hotels and consultants in both transactional and lit...
While earning her law degree from the University of Toledo, Ms. Lowe clerked for several law firms (including Eastman & Smith) and a government agency. She also externed for a local health care company in its legal department. Her work experience in these environments included legal research, drafting motions and assisting with compliance issues, matters she continues to address at Eastman & Smith. During law school, Ms. Lowe served as technical editor of the University of Toledo Law ...
Taylor L. Hanenkrath is part of our Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Practice Group. She has experience with a wide variety of matters, including drafting legal documents to establish or amend a client’s estate plan, as well as addressing tax issues associated with planning strategies. She has assisted with many client matters involving a wide range of issues; from those with high net worth, where planning can achieve wealth preservation, to young families, where planning can ensure ...
Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups. During law school Mr. Bartlett was a judicial extern for the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio. He also worked for a legal non-profit as an intern and Eastman & Smith as a law clerk. His practice includes general litigation and professional liability as well as representing landowners in eminent domain matters. Additionally, Mr. Bartlett is the...
As part of the Business Litigation, Immigration, Intellectual Property and White Collar Crimes and Investigations Practice Groups, Ms. Griffin’s experience is wide ranging: litigation and arbitration matters including breach of contract, collection issues, employment relations, fraud allegations, membership disputes, professional liability, government and regulatory investigations, and insurance matters; intellectual property matters encompassing cases before federal court and the Trade...