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Criminal Law6
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law10
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury11
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law19
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy14
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration2
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law5
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law6
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law7
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property3
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law2
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Ohio law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Ohio Bankruptcy
Ohio bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Ohio
Ohio businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Ohio
Ohio arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Ohio
Ohio breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Ohio
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Ohio — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Ohio
Ohio assault charges: simple assault is typically 1st-degree misdemeanor up to 6 mo; aggravated forms can reach aggravated 1st-deg felony up to 11 yrs.
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Ohio
Ohio DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Ohio
Ohio commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Ohio
Ohio disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Ohio
Ohio workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Ohio
Ohio asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Ohio
Ohio blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Ohio
Ohio adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable absent fraud/duress.
Spousal Support in Ohio: How It Works
Ohio calls it spousal support. Discretionary; courts may award support for a fixed period or indefinitely.
Applying for Asylum from Ohio
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Cleveland Immigration Court.
Cancellation of Removal in Ohio
Ohio immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Ohio Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Ohio infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Ohio
Ohio creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Ohio
Ohio amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Ohio
Ohio aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Ohio
Ohio 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Ohio
Ohio adverse possession requires 21 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Ohio
Ohio spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Ohio
Ohio taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
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There are currently 64 attorneys listed in Lorain on CGMIMM.