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PERSONAL INJURYPersonal injury law is a body of law that deals with just that - - injuries to a person. Examples of personal injury cases include truck and car accidents, slip and fall and dog bites. The law allows you to recover your medical expenses, lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering. However, most cases are more complicated than simply collecting insurance money and insurance companies are increasingly less likely to offer fair settlements without the threat of a lawsuit. When you are injured, you have a limited amount of time to file a claim and will almost never maximize your recovery without an attorney. Furthermore, you probably are not aware of many legal matters that must be tended to in pursuing your case, such as uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, medical payments coverage and subrogation issues. When selecting a law firm to handle your case, you should be comfortable talking to your lawyer, not afraid to be a bother, feel free to ask any questions you might have, be able to clearly understand the contingency fee contract and know that you can call your attorney at any time to get updates. We make sure your case is aggressively, professionally and thoroughly pursued with the insurance companies, and keep you updated throughout the process. If the case cannot be settled, we are able to file a lawsuit in any Ohio court and prepare your case for jury trial with the best experts and most advanced legal research available. [BACK TO TOP] WRONGFUL DEATH Wrongful death cases are extremely emotional for everyone involved and are usually complicated legal matters. Wrongful death cases are similar to personal injury cases in many respects. The law allows a decedent’s estate to recover money damages because of someone else’s negligence. These cases implicate legal issues involving probate, insurance, subrogation and tax issues. If a friend or family member has died because of someone else’s conduct, you should contact an attorney immediately. [BACK TO TOP] 
CRIMINAL DEFENSEIf you are the subject of a criminal investigation, have been arrested or charged with a crime, you need counsel immediately. We cannot stress enough that once you have been arrested or charged, you cannot adequately handle the situation on your own, and it is not in your interests to make statements without first hiring a lawyer who can best protect your rights and interests. We are experienced in pre-indictment negotiations, arguing suppression and other pre-trial motions, negotiating plea bargains and when necessary, jury trials. In addition to our trial court practice, Attorney Ronald J. Mayle is a former elected prosecutor with years of experience in criminal appellate advocacy. [BACK TO TOP] DUI DEFENSEIn Ohio, what is commonly called “DUI” is technically called operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or “OVI”. This is an area of law all onto itself. OVI is usually a first-degree misdemeanor, but repeat offenders may be subject to felony indictments and the penalties that come with an OVI conviction can be harsh. Possible penalties include jail or prison, large fines, long license suspensions and other expensive, time consuming sentences. We have litigated both misdemeanor and felony OVI cases. Each OVI case is different and cannot be treated in a cookie-cutter fashion. We are able to advise you of every aspect of your case from recent changes in Ohio’s OVI law, to evidentiary and license suspension issues to possible penalties in the event of conviction.[BACK TO TOP] 
Inevitably, businesses are either sued or need to sue. We represent both defendants and plaintiffs in business litigation. We immediately develop a cost-effective plan of attack with our business clients and aggressively protect our clients’ business interests. We do not waste precious resources and will always provide detailed explanations of how we spend our time litigating your case. We have favorable experience representing construction companies, manufacturers, trucking companies, doctors, banks, creditors, restaurants, nursing homes and many other businesses in cases ranging from breach of contract, collections and construction problems to bad-faith insurance claims and discrimination complaints. [BACK TO TOP] 
No two pieces of real estate are the same, therefore, you want to make sure your transaction is handled properly. Laws regarding real estate transactions are highly technical and in certain areas, rapidly change. Real estate law involves a mixed bag of issues ranging from dealing with government offices and officials to banking regulations and construction and tax law, among others. We regularly represent construction companies, developers, buyers, sellers, landlords and sub-contractors in all areas of real estate law. Attorney Ronald J. Mayle has particular experience and is considered a pioneer in condominium and homeowners association law. [BACK TO TOP] 
It is never too early to plan for the future. Cookie-cutter estate plans and wills are not a good way to plan and will usually lead to undue expense. We listen to your financial situation and life goals and advise you on the many different routes you can take to control your family’s future. We explain all of your options, answer your questions about those options, and then efficiently draft the appropriate documents that fit your situation. [BACK TO TOP]  CORPORATE LAWBefore you go into business, you need to make sure that you protect your exposure to liability, make sure you are not violating someone else’s patents, copyrights or trademarks and consider the tax consequences of the business entity you wish to form. We are able to work closely with other professionals in the financial, accounting and tax industries to help you plan for success. We have formed many companies, partnerships and other entities for clients and advised them along the way. [BACK TO TOP] CONTRACT LAWContracts are the name of the game for any business. They can be written or oral, but there are special rules that govern all contracts. We can draft contracts that maximize your profit and limit your risk and advise you of the same regarding contract offers from third parties. If you need to sue on a contract or have been sued over a contract dispute, you need an attorney immediately. [BACK TO TOP] 
If you think you need appellate representation, you probably do. The appellate process is too complicated to explain in a few sentences and you should consult with an attorney immediately as most appeals need to be either filed or defended in a matter of weeks. Appellate lawyers must be able to use advanced legal research technology and persuasive and concise writing to be effective. We pride ourselves on our legal research skills and appellate advocacy. We have briefed and argued over one hundred appeals. [BACK TO TOP] 
Accountants, attorneys and doctors are talented, but sometimes make mistakes or act against your interests and cause you physical or financial harm. If you are a victim of professional negligence, the law allows for compensation. Of all the cases we handle, these are the most complicated and usually require the assistance of expert witnesses for preparation and for trial. Pursuing a case against your accountant, attorney or doctor can be intimidating at first, but we can advise you of all the issues and pitfalls involved. The Ohio legislature has recently passed “tort reform” legislation that probably directly impacts your case. Statutes of limitation regarding these cases are among Ohio’s stingiest. In short, if you have a professional malpractice case, consult an attorney immediately. We handle most professional malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. [BACK TO TOP] 
Attorney Ronald J. Mayle was an elected and assistant prosecutor for many years and is very familiar with Ohio’s election statutes and case law. Attorney Andrew R. Mayle is active in representing candidates and parties surrounding legal issues at play in primary and general elections. We can help you deal with Boards of Elections and represent you in court if necessary. [BACK TO TOP]  Being
a good lawyer means being able to advise clients in many areas. No problem
can be considered in a vacuum. We have tried to give you a taste of
the areas in which we regularly practice, but we are always taking on
new and different cases and we constantly keep ourselves updated on
Ohio’s evolving legal issues. Just because a particular practice
area is not listed on these pages does not mean we cannot assist you.
If we determine that we cannot help you with your particular problem,
we probably know a lawyer who can and we will always honestly point
you in the right direction with your interests in mind.
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