Ohio Northern University, 1974; The Ohio State University, B.S., 1970
Year of First Admission:
1974
Admission:
1974, Ohio; 1975, Georgia; 1978, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
ISLN:
903297101
Areas of Practice (26)
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Automobile Accidents and Injuries
Elder
Trusts and Estates
Wills
Probate
Divorce
Child Custody
Criminal Defense
Driving While Intoxicated
Traffic Violations
Commercial
Corporate
Business
Criminal
Trust and Probate
Domestic Relations
Insurance
Litigation
Product Liability
Real Property
Estate Planning
Family Law
Commercial Law
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