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Litigation is painful, expensive, and time-consuming. Mediation often provides a smart path to avoiding this obstacle. If an issue arises that cannot be resolved between the parties, you contact an attorney, and your legal claim eventually gets filed in court. Let...
Greater Cleveland today is a thriving metropolis for family and closely held businesses employing many friends and neighbors as well as and providing career options for our offspring. That was not always the case. I began my career at Ernst & Ernst in the 70s...
As an employment litigator, I see first-hand the most common mistakes employers make that complicate litigation. There are three easy steps employers can take to protect their companies and avoid these common pitfalls. Utilize Employment Agreements: Confidentiality...
Trusts can be beneficial for obtaining tax benefits that would not otherwise be available. This article explores some of the significant opportunities. Think of a trust as a contract with a Trustee that sets forth the rules for governance of the assets owned by the...
We are pleased to announce that several of our esteemed attorneys have been honored with prestigious awards from Best Lawyers. These accolades reflect the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services across a range of practice areas. Among the notable...
We are proud to announce that Harold O. Maxfield, Jr. was elected as the Managing Partner at Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A. He has also served on the Board of Directors since 2007 and was named as an Ohio Super Lawyer in 2023 and Best Lawyer in America for...
Is Your Company in Position to Succeed? 11 Considerations from a Business Lawyer When we meet a new business client, we analyze whether the company is positioned to succeed legally. Not unlike a doctor’s visit, these are the focal points during that assessment:...
While it is an honor to be nominated, serving as the Executor of an estate is an added burden at a time when you likely have suffered a tremendous loss. If you know that you will one day serve as the Executor for a close friend or relative’s estate, ask your loved one...
Many challenges come with owning residential real estate in Ohio. Knowing what your responsibilities are, as well as the responsibilities of any prospective tenants, is essential to your success as a landlord. Ohio landlord-tenant law is divided into two parts. First,...
As an attorney and new mother to three-month-old Sullivan, I began to think about his future as soon as he was born. While my husband and I gazed at him with exhaustion and adoration between (seemingly endless) feedings and diaper changes, I wondered, “How can I make...