Brian Lee Bly

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Brian Lee Bly: Attorney with Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC

Biography

Brian Bly is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in Family Relations Law. His practice focuses on divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments and child custody and supports matters. Brian also possesses significant experience in real estate, construction law, debt collection and general civil litigation. He has substantial experience in various Court of Appeals throughout the state.

Brian’s greatest area of strength is his ability to educate others regarding the law by informing his own clients, persuading judges and magistrates, and mentoring newer attorneys. He only accepts cases where he believes he can provide substantial value to his clients. His strong focus on promptly updating clients and returning messages sets him apart from some of his competitors.

Representative experience

• Significant experience in Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)

• Successfully obtained dismissals of cases filed against non-Ohio defendants, for lack of personal jurisdiction

• Recently prosecuted a Writ of Prohibition against a local judge

• Handled a child support case involving a high-profile NFL player

Professional memberships and activities

• Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association

• Member, President (2022), Family Law Committee Chair (2016-2021, 2023-present), Geauga County Bar Association

• Member, Certified Grievance Committee Chair (2023-present), Lake County Bar Association
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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Divorce, dissolution, legal separation and annulment
  • Child custody and child support
  • Defense of abuse, neglect and dependency cases
  • Adoptions
  • Real estate cases including evictions, foreclosures, partitions and quiet title actions
  • Construction matters, mechanic’s liens and bond claims
  • Debt collection
  • Appeals
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Construction Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Cleveland State University, B.A., 2003
Law School Attended:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Ohio Supreme Court; 2010, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Languages:
English
ISLN:
924714908

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$225/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

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216-785-2243  Phone

www.nicola.com/attorneys/brian-l-bly

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