Legal Issues Surrounding Child Custody & Visitation: 10 Common Questions
Child custody and visitation arrangements can be some of the most important and emotionally sensitive decisions families face. Here are 10 common questions and answers to help navigate.
Responsibility for Tree Removal Rooted in Location
- June 24, 2026 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Blog
Here are some answers Ohio law provides to questions that may sprout up now and then about fallen trees and the damage they can cause.
Divorce vs. Dissolution in Ohio: 11 Key Questions to Help You Understand Your Options
Navigating a separation can be highly stressful and challenging, especially when children are involved. In Ohio, understanding the legal pathways available to end a marriage can make a meaningful difference in how smoothly the process unfolds. Whether you and your…
10 Common Legal Questions About Business, Employment and Technology
- May 20, 2026 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, Q&A
As workplace trends, technology and business practices continue to evolve, many people are finding themselves with new legal questions and concerns. From AI-generated content and online business regulations to employment policies and contracts, understanding the basics can help individuals and…
3 Ways a Skilled Lawyer Can Strengthen Your Startup
- December 22, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Entrepreneurs are known for jumping in with both feet. Startup teams thrive on long hours, quick problem-solving and a “get it done” mentality. But there’s one area where DIY isn’t always the smartest approach: legal planning. Taking the time to…
Real Estate Fraud: Monitoring Systems + Legal Guidance = Protected Buyers and Sellers
- November 12, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Real Estate
Real estate transactions involve some of the most significant financial decisions people make in their lives. Unfortunately, where large sums of money are involved, fraud often follows. Real estate fraud can take many forms — title fraud, wire transfer scams,…
7 Key Provisions Every LLC Operating Agreement Should Include
- October 21, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
When friends, family members or business partners join forces to launch a company – whether to start a new venture, invest in real estate or pursue another opportunity – excitement usually runs high. What’s often overlooked, however, is the importance…
Employee Stock Ownership Plans Offer Advantages to Sellers, Buyers & Employees
- October 9, 2025 | By Kevin P. Murphy | Business & Employment
Are Employee Stock Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”) the key to sustainable business in the Mahoning Valley? As many privately held business owners reach their 60s and 70s, they face an important question: how can they transition into retirement while ensuring that…
Grandparent Visitation in Ohio: Legal Framework, Case Law, Practical Considerations
- February 26, 2025 | By Michael J. McGee | Family Law
HHM lawyer Michael McGee offers practical considerations for both grandparents seeking visitation rights and parents contesting such petitions.
Update: New Deadline Set for Beneficial Ownership Information
- February 20, 2025 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment
The new Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements, once uncertain, are now mandatory, writes HHM lawyer Matt Ries.