Stumphauzer O’Toole lawyers are dedicated to handling all aspects of business law, from the formation of a corporate entity to complex litigation stemming from international disputes. With a dynamic team of transactional lawyers and litigators, we are able to provide any business with full-service general counsel using our resources and talent to limit corporate exposure while maximizing profit.
Our entrepreneurial approach allows us to balance the need to litigate certain matters with the need for quick and efficient resolution: We know when to proceed with litigation and when to opt for resolving sensitive issues without protracted litigation.
With combined experience exceeding 100 years, our lawyers have handled:
In pursuit of our clients' objectives, we routinely practice in all state and federal courts throughout Ohio, as well as the courts’ of sister-states. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our business lawyers listed below.
Business, Domestic, Litigation, Municipal, Public Sector, Transportation
Anthony's practice areas include general litigation, public sector and family law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Lorain County Bar Association, and the Lorain County Bar Association Legal Ethics & Grievance Committee.
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Business, Litigation, Natural Resources, Personal Injury, Public Sector, Water
Dennis is a senior partner of the firm and has been a trial lawyer for 36 years. He has handled a wide variety of civil cases as part of a multi-state practice based in Northern Ohio, including serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. A substantial portion of Dennis’ practice involves the representation of public sector clients, where he handles a myriad of cases and legal issues facing public entities, including eminent domain cases.
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Banking, Business, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate, Taxation
Heidi's practice focuses in the areas of business law, business sales and acquisitions, real estate transactions and nonprofit organizations. In her practice, Heidi has handled numerous business and real estate sales and acquisitions ranging in value from less than $100,000 to in excess of $15 million.
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Business, Employment, Labor, Municipal, Public School, Public Sector
Kenneth's practice areas include business law, public sector law, civil litigation, and business and corporate succession planning.
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Business, Litigation, Public Sector, Transportation, Water
Matthew concentrates his practice upon litigation matters stemming from business, health care, environmental, and governmental controversies.
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Business, Estate Planning Probate, Personal Injury
In addition to the general practice of law, Russ has served as Special Counsel for two Ohio attorneys general, assistant prosecutor in the Lorain Municipal Court, Magistrate for the Lorain Municipal Court, acting judge in the Avon Lake and Lorain Municipal Courts, Law Director for the City of Avon, Special Counsel for the cities of Avon and Elyria, and counsel to the Avon Charter Review Commission.
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A consortium of rural water industry leaders recently formed The Rural Water Alliance with the primary objective of helping rural water association general managers and board members protect their interests and maximize their effectiveness.
Ross County filed a motion for summary judgment, which has been countered by Chillicothe's brief in opposition, and followed by Ross’s reply (see filings).