- GuardianshipJohn currently represents victims of personal injuries and medical malpractice, auto dealerships, commercial and individual businesses, and numerous clients in probate, guardianships, and estate planning. Through hard work and extensive preparation, John has secured million dollar settlements against major hospitals as well as million dollar awards for accident victims. In October of 2016, after a lengthy jury trial, John successfully obtained a $1.3 Million punitive damage award against Giant Eagle, Inc. This punitive damage award was the first in the country against Giant Eagle.
- Criminal DefenseAttorney Thomas M. Wilson began his career as a criminal defense attorney in 1987 in the United States District Court when he assisted in the defense of a nationally recognized labor leader. Since that time, he has represented individuals and businesses in Federal, State and Municipal Courts throughout Ohio. Tom is known for his no-nonsense, aggressive approach to criminal defense. When a person’s liberty is at stake, Tom believes in “leaving no stone unturned and nothing left to chance.”
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathIn addition, the Attorneys can work with individual and family businesses to develop a business succession plan to fit your individualized needs. Tom has been counsel of record in over 5,000 estates involving wrongful death cases and uses this experience to enhance the Firm’s other practice areas.
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Probation Violation
- Homicide
- Business DisputesAttorney Thomas M. Wilson leads the Wargo & Wargo Business and Contracts Practice Group. Recognized in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018 as a Cleveland Top Rated Lawyer and Legal Leader by The Cleveland Plain Dealer, the American Lawyer and the National Law Journal, Mr. Wilson brings with him 30 years of trial and litigation experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Personal InjuryAttorneys John J. Wargo, Jr. and Thomas M. Wilson lead the firm’s Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, and Wrongful Death practice area.
- Medical MalpracticeFor 42 years John’s extensive and busy law practice has grown from practicing locally at Berea Municipal Court to cases in Federal District Court. John capitalized on his years of experience with Nationwide Insurance to develop an extensive personal injury and medical malpractice law practice. Over the years, John has broadened his legal practice into other areas including, domestic relations, real estate, business law, civil and business litigation, probate and estate planning, elder law, and guardianships.
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateWith over 42 years of Probate experience, Wargo & Wargo’s Principal Shareholder John J. Wargo, Jr. directs the Firm’s Probate, Estate, Wills & Trusts Practice Group. John is assisted in this area by Attorney Thomas Wilson. As attorneys experienced in all aspects of Ohio probate law, we can provide guidance to you and your family in understanding the specifics of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianships, Trusts, and Business Succession Planning. Working together with you, our experience and compassion will provide you with peace of mind that your wishes are followed.