Our Team
The People Beside You in Court
Good outcomes start with good counsel. These are the lawyers who carry clear thinking, steady nerves and a personal stake into every matter we accept.
The Attorneys
Meet the Attorneys Who Will Know Your File by Heart
Eight attorneys, each focused on one area of Ohio law. Choose a name to read how they work, what they handle and how to reach them.
Founding PartnerRuth Aldridge
Business and litigation strategyRuth founded the firm in 1999 and leads its business and litigation practice, known for calm preparation and plain answers.View profile
Trial AttorneyKevin Tran
Contract and commercial disputesKevin handles contract and commercial disputes, building each file from day one as if a jury will eventually read it.View profile
Family CounselLena Morales
Divorce, custody and supportLena guides parents through divorce, custody and support with a steady focus on children and on fair, lasting agreements.View profile
Business CounselWalter Penn
Formation, contracts, successionWalter advises owners on formation, contracts and succession, drawing on thirty years of counsel to Ohio companies.View profile
Property CounselMai Nguyen
Closings, title and leasesMai represents buyers, sellers and landlords, reviewing title, leases and closing documents so transactions land on schedule.View profile
Employment AttorneyColin Hurst
Employment agreementsColin counsels employees and small employers on contracts, workplace rights, separation terms and wage disputes.View profile
Estate CounselAnna Brandt
Wills, trusts and guardiansAnna drafts wills, trusts, and health care and financial directives, helping families plan ahead with documents that are easy to follow.View profile
Senior CounselVictor Salas
Appeals and strategy reviewVictor brings decades of civil and appellate work, advising on complex matters and reviewing strategy across the firm.View profileClient Stories
Kind Words From People We Have Stood Beside
"They explained every step of our partnership dispute in plain terms and kept the business running while it was resolved. We always knew what came next."
"Our closing had a title problem two weeks out. The team found it, fixed it with the seller’s side and we moved in on the original date."
"During a hard divorce they were honest about what was realistic and patient with my questions. The parenting plan still works for us today."
"They reviewed our vendor contracts, rewrote the risky clauses and gave us templates we still use. Worth every hour."
"Fast replies, clear fees and no jargon. I finally understood my employment agreement before I signed it."
"Our lease renewal had a clause that would have doubled our shared costs. They caught it and negotiated a cap before we signed."
"They told us early that mediation was our best route and why. It was, and it cost a fraction of what we had feared."
"Updating our will after the twins arrived took two short meetings. The one-page summary is on our fridge."
"A neighbor disputed our fence line. Mai had the survey reviewed and a boundary agreement signed within three weeks."
"They walked me through the separation agreement line by line and got the release language fixed before I signed."
Client stories are illustrative. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Choosing an Attorney
Questions About Our Team
Straight answers about fees, timelines, privacy and what to expect when you first reach out to us.
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Yes. If you already know who you want, say so when you call or in the form and we will book time with them.
Yes. Your attorney reads every document and stays your direct line. Paralegals help with scheduling and paperwork.
Often. Complex files get a second attorney reviewing strategy, at no extra charge for that review.
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Weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Messages answered within one business day.