The will is the foundation of a solid estate plan. Anyone in Ohio serious about getting a handle on their own estate plan should probably have a will. Depending on their personal circumstances, a person may want to have other estate planning documents, such as trusts,...
North Royalton Legal Blog
A primer on drunk driving laws and penalties in Ohio
It is a misdemeanor in Ohio to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Police in the Buckeye State spend a lot of time and resources seeking intoxicated drivers, so it is not hard to get caught in their dragnet. Even though drunk driving defendants are often demonized in...
What are the penalties for first-time drug possession in Ohio?
For many years, Ohio and other states have been fighting illicit drug use. They are doing this in part by attacking the demand side, penalizing the people who possess and use drugs. Lately there has been discussion of whether this is a wise approach. Still, these drug...
Contractor Issues and Civil Lawsuits
At least once a week, I will get a call from a potential new client who has an issue with a contractor and the work that was performed on their house and they are unhappy with the work or the contractor has stopped working or other like problems. In theory, this is a...
Here’s what you need to know about your security deposit
With skyrocketing housing prices and a stalled market for the construction of starter homes, more people are renting. In Ohio, a landlord can charge a security deposit in addition to monthly rent.Each landlord must follow specific rules about your security deposit....
Marital dissolution: a form of divorce available in Ohio
Divorce is sometimes portrayed as always being a traumatic court proceeding in which two spouses battle it out for child custody, child support, spousal support and property. However, not all divorces look like this. Sometimes two people simply grow apart, and they...
What makes a good attorney ?
Before I went to law school and started practicing, I thought the law was black and white, right and wrong. Unfortunately, that could not be further from the truth. The law is mostly just one big shade of gray. Many clients' find the other side's arguments (whatever...
Those facing OVI charges in Ohio do not have to do so alone
Drunk driving cases are common in the North Royalton area municipal and mayor courts. This does not mean, however, that drunk driving is not a big deal. The reality is that there can be very serious consequences to an OVI conviction. Drivers convicted of OVI face...
Estate planning resolutions for the new year
Ohio residents make many New Year's resolutions, and January is the month when most of them will try to keep them. While some may choose to increase exercise or eat healthier, another important resolution that should be made is to create a comprehensive estate...
Ohio law aims to reduce distracted driving accidents
At the end of October, a new law went into effect which aims to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents in Ohio. In 2017, nearly 14,000 vehicle crashes occurred due to distracted driving in Ohio. The crashes resulted in 55 deaths, and the number of fatal...