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To make Ohio a more competitive state, the Ohio General Assembly amended Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.06 to reduce the statute of limitations for written contracts in Ohio from 15 years to 8 years. For claims accruing prior to the effective date of the change, September 28, 2012, the 15-year limitation period will generally remain […]

The Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism recently released the first in a series of “best practices” publications called Professionalism Dos and Don’ts. The initial publication topic is “Depositions” and provides tips for a lawyer scheduling, conducting or attending a deposition. The Commission hopes the series will promote professionalism among Ohio lawyers. You may access […]

OBLIC policyholders are informing us that they continue to receive scam email requests from foreign entities or individuals to assist these potential “clients” in collecting a debt. The scam usually requires the attorney to receive or accept a “check” from a corporation or individual, deposit the “check” in the attorney’s own bank account, deduct the […]

The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued a public reprimand to two lawyers who had advertised on their website for a “free consultation” without disclosing that they would begin billing for that initial meeting once the prospective client had signed a fee agreement. (See Cincinnati Bar Association v. Mezher, Ohio, No 2012-0684, 12/3/12). Learn what you […]

This was originally presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012 by Dustin A. Cole, President and Master Practice Advisor, Attorneys Master Class. Presentation Agenda — Provide a context, options and tools to accomplish a successful sale or transition of your practice. What are you selling? Practically – you […]

This was originally offered to attendants at the 2012 Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention. It was reprinted by permission of the Ohio State Bar Association. It was written by Theodore M. Mann, Jr. and can be found in OfficeKeeper, an award-winning resource of the Ohio State Bar Association. Presentation Agenda — The acquisition, sale […]

This was originally presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on May 3rd, 2012 by Richard D. Bringardner, Wiles Boyle Burkholder & Bringardner Co. L.P.A.. Presentation Agenda — Lawyers – Buying, Selling, Retiring, Buying & Selling Law Firms, Rules of Professional Conduct and Valuation of a Law Firm Practice Prelude […]

This was originally presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012 by Thomas J. Bonasera, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP. Presentation Agenda — Introduction, Arguments For/Against Allowing Purchase & Sale of a Law Practice, Background/ABA Model Rule, Ohio Rule – Sale of Ohio Law Practice 1.17, Fee Disputes – Arbitration/Mediation, Withdrawal […]

This was originally presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012 by Jonathan Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, Supreme Court of Ohio. NOTE: This presentation is large enough it has been split into multiple resource articles. Find the additional articles here: What Happens to Your Files If…? – Part I What […]

This was originally presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012 by Jonathan Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, Supreme Court of Ohio. NOTE: This presentation is large enough it has been split into multiple resource articles. Find the additional articles here: What Happens to Your Files If…? – Part I What […]