Ohio attorneys
Browse attorneys in Ohio.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Ohio attorneys by practice area.
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-71 and I-75 accidents to manufacturing and industrial workplace injuries, Ohio sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, or any Ohio facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Ohio, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Ohio workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Ohio.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Ohio can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Ohio routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Ohio families of all sizes.
Probate
Ohio probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Ohio business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Ohio involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Ohio business needs.
Environmental Law
Ohio's manufacturing legacy, fracking industry, and Lake Erie water quality issues create complex environmental challenges — from Superfund cleanups and industrial discharge to harmful algal bloom regulations.
Securities & Finance
Ohio's financial services sector and large pension fund community generate securities disputes — from broker misconduct and investment fraud to public pension fund investment claims.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Ohio's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Ohio — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Ohio state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Ohio nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Ohio, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Ohio state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Ohio law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Ohio veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Ohio's construction defect claims range from foundation issues on clay soils in Columbus and Cincinnati to condominium disputes in Cleveland and commercial construction defects across the state.
Insurance Disputes
Ohio policyholders face insurance disputes involving tornado and hailstorm damage, denied homeowner's claims, and auto insurance lowball offers across the state.
Premises Liability
Ohio's commercial properties and entertainment venues generate frequent premises liability claims — from slip-and-fall injuries at Columbus and Cleveland shopping centers to negligent security at apartment complexes across the state.
Commercial Litigation
Ohio's diverse economy — from Cleveland's healthcare sector to Columbus's insurance industry and Cincinnati's consumer goods companies — generates complex commercial disputes.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Ohio's home rule municipalities have broad authority under the state constitution — from Cleveland and Columbus governance to zoning disputes in fast-growing suburbs and tax revenue sharing conflicts.
Administrative Law
Ohio's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before the State Medical Board and other boards to regulatory appeals and benefit disputes at dozens of state agencies — require attorneys who understand the Ohio Administrative Procedure Act and R.C.
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Attorneys throughout Ohio.
Serving Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton, Parma, Canton, Youngstown, Lorain, and communities across Ohio.
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