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The Ohio Supreme Court maintains a directory to locate all currently licensed attorneys.  The link is below: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneysearch/#/search   I'm not sure if it's the same person, but a Robert Urban Jr. is an assistant prosecutor with Tuscarawas County.  If that does not work you will likely want to speak with another probate/estate planning attorney to address your concerns.  Sometimes the Will is recorded in the County of residence.    Best of luck.... Read More

In short, probably not.  You were not in privity of contract with the lawn service.  That being said, if the company performed work on your property, they are likely entitled to some compensation for services rendered.  Additional factors can change this analysis including things like an HOA etc.  For a definitive answer you will need to sit down with an attorney who practices in this area of law to perform an analysis of the circumstances.  Only then will you get an answer you can act on. Best of luck.    ... Read More

Andrew M. Jaffe Attorney at Law 2375 Covington Rd, Suite 315 Fairlawn, Ohio 44313-4358 (330) 983-4842 attorneyjaffe@aol.com www.LawyerJaffe.com   Thank you for contacting me concerning your need for an Internet attorney.  I would be happy to discuss your questions on the phone.  We can schedule a call for most any afternoon (Eastern time) including weekends.  There is no charge for this initial consultation and it is covered by attorney/client privilege.  As far as this "poaching" goes, it is going to depend on the written contractual relationship you have with your current employer.... Read More

I suggest speaking with a probate attorney who practices in the county where your father lived when he passed away.  Lawyers on this forum cannot directly reach out to you, you will need to initiate contact.  You can use the Find a Lawyer tab on this webpage, check with a local bar association, or ask friends and family if they can refer you to an attorney. I'm sorry for the situation you find yourself in.  Best of luck in working through these issues.... Read More

You have the right to determine what happens with your medical records.  If you instruct your physician to provide the results to your employer he does not have the right to refuse.  If you run into issues demand your file from them and you can directly provide the results to your employer.  BTW, do you mean, HIPAA guidleines? ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act.  HIPAA deals with the privacy of your medical records. Keep in mind that the decision to release medical records to your employer is your alone.  It sounds like they may be over-reaching in their requests.  For additional guidance I suggest sitting down with a qualified attorney in your area. Best of luck.... Read More

If the purchase agreement stated that they would vacate by July 30th, then their failure to do so would be a breach of contract.  They could potentially be liable for costs you suffer as a result of their breach. (hotel, food etc.)  For a definitive answer and how things should proceed you should sit down with an attorney to review your circumstances in detail and advise you.... Read More

One of the main reasons people form an LLC is to shield themselves from personal liability for incidents that occur within the course of business dealings.  Many LLC's are pass through entities for tax purposes, which means it will not change your tax reporting circumstances.  As to whether you should or should not do something, that would require an consultation with an attorney where he or she can review your circumstances and advise you. Best of luck.... Read More

You will need to contact a probate attorney in your area about this.  The devil is in the details and you rights vary depending on the exact circumstances.  Also, attorneys are not permitted to reach out to you.  You need to determine which attorney/attorneys you would like to contact and initiate communication from your end.   Best of luck.... Read More

Hello Brenda.  Many attorneys here would be glad to assist you.  We do not have the ability to contact you directly through this forum.  You will need to find an attorney you would like to work with and initiate contact.  The Find a Lawyer tab on this webpage is a fine place to start.  Make sure you use someone who focus his or her practice in this area.  Assets protection can be tricky and any plan must be designed properly or it will be ineffective. Best of luck.... Read More

There is no law prohibiting friendship.  If you have other concerns or legal restrictions due to prior criminal offenses, this may change.  Ultimately, you may want to sit down with an attorney for a definitive answer if your situation requires any additional analysis.   Best of luck.... Read More

In short, you need to get an attorney involved.  You are arguing for a constructive eviction in essence.  An attorney can walk you through the process and assist.  If you are having difficulty in locating one, search for a community legal aid group in your geographic area.  They assist for little to no cost in most cases.   Best of luck.... Read More

They probably want to change many of the provisions of the lease.  Essentially, it sounds like they will be terminating the old month to month lease and if you want to keep renting you will need to sign a new lease.  For a definitive answer you will need to sit down with an attorney for a full consultation. Best of luck.... Read More

To a certain extent, it depends what the check was for.  If it is a check which was properly payable to your father only, then it is the property of his estate.  That means you need to open up a probate with the court to determine how those funds will be allocated.  I recommend sitting down with an attorney to go over the specifics and advise you. Best of luck.... Read More

Chapter 5122 of the Ohio Revised Code details the law in this regard.  The probate court in the county where your brother lives would have jursidiction to hear the case.  You can contact them for some guidance as well.  Here are a couple links below that can provide you with a good basic understanding. Best of luck. https://summitohioprobate.com/mental-health/ https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/assets/documents/dro_civil_commitment_april2016.pdf  ... Read More