University of Vermont, B.A., 1978; University of Vermont, B.A., 1978
Law School Attended:
The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
ISLN:
911366356
Areas of Practice (7)
Divorce
Child Custody
Parenting Time
Paternity
Grandparent Rights
Social Security
Juvenile
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She was my divorce Atty. Anytime we spoke after she took my cash retainer was down hill from there. After it was all said & done I was told by another Atty that he was aware there was a big CONFLICT...
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She was my divorce Atty. Anytime we spoke after she took my cash retainer was down hill from there. After it was all said & done I was told by another Atty that he was aware there was a big CONFLICT...
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