- Criminal DefenseOur criminal defense team is passionate about ensuring your fundamental rights are protected when you find yourself faced with criminal charges. We aggressively represent the criminally accused throughout our State and Federal systems. No citizen or corporation should enter the criminal justice system without an experienced trial lawyer at his or her side.
- DUI/DWI
- Sex CrimesIf you have been charged with a crime, your life is on the line. You need lawyers with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. The Criminal Defense practice group at Sebaly Sillito + Dyer has the legal experience fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes ranging from murder, rape and other sexual offenses, to white collar and internet crime(s). From defense of adults, professionals and corporations, to juvenile criminal defense, we have built a strong record of success throughout Ohio and in the Federal Court system by approaching each case with vigorous investigation, as well as providing it with the attention and care it requires.
- Murder
- Internet Crimes
- Corporate LawThe founders of the firm, Jon Sebaly, Bev Shillito, and Jim Dyer, worked together in a large, regional law firm in Dayton in the late 1970s and early 1980s. That experience provided them with outstanding training and exposed them to a high-end corporate law practice. Each of them decided, independently, to leave that firm and pursue other career opportunities. Jon became managing partner of one of the offices of a national law firm. Bev became in-house counsel for an international, publicly-traded company. Jim joined a national law firm in Atlanta. Although each was enjoying a successful practice, they felt that something important was missing.
- Business DisputesMeritas is comprised of more than 170 law firms in over 60 countries, representing a broad array of legal practice areas, with an emphasis on commercial and business law. Each Meritas firm must go through a rigorous selection and pre-screening process before becoming a member. Meritas also continues to monitor member firms and the referrals between the firms to determine client satisfaction with the services rendered. The criteria for membership include medium size relative to the firm’s market, a full-service commercial/business practice, an established commitment to high-quality client service, and a firm belief in alternative dispute resolution.
- Intellectual Property
- Antitrust
- Employment ContractOur attorneys are experienced in the nuances of employment issues as related to health care entities and provide counseling on all aspects of employment law. We assist our clients in complying with all employment and labor laws as well as assist our clients in strategizing to maximize all available opportunities to protect employers. We regularly assist our clients in preparing and negotiating all types of health-related employment contracts, from professional to staff positions.
- Employment LitigationThe firm’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group represents and advises businesses of all sizes, from the small business start-up to the Fortune 500 company. Our lawyers are experienced in virtually all areas of labor and employment law and our approach to client counseling is proactive. We offer compliance and practice appraisals and ongoing training to help each client create a “best practices” employment environment for its business. We believe that the first line of defense is to avoid employee misunderstandings that can lead to legal claims. On the other hand, when the need arises, our attorneys offer broad experience litigating a variety of employment disputes before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationOur lawyers also provide professional services to lending institutions in the form of real estate trusts and other commercial and residential real estate matters.
- Construction LitigationIn addition to transactional work, the firm represents real estate companies, developers, builders, investors, and individuals in a wide range of real estate litigation matters, including boundary disputes, zoning and planning disputes, sales and chain of title disputes, landlord/tenant, and real estate financing matters. Our expertise extends to construction law, including construction litigation.
- Real Estate TransactionsThe firm offers comprehensive services to a variety of health care-related providers, including physician groups, hospital-based physicians, dental practices, diagnostic facilities, home health entities, clinics, surgery centers, long term care facilities, hospitals, insurers, health care professionals, and other health care institutions and organizations. We provide counseling and representation in the areas of general corporate matters, antitrust, tax, restructurings, financings, labor and employment law, regulatory issues, real estate transactions, and other legal issues related to health care.
- Eminent DomainWe also have extensive experience in the area of commercial land use and eminent domain, including rezoning and appeals, variances, conditional use, and appropriation lawsuits.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Employment ImmigrationSS+D attorneys have experience assisting with employment-based immigration and non-immigrant work authorizations. SS+D attorneys have assisted with green card, H1-B, L-1, O, H-3 and numerous other visa processing matters.
- Personal InjuryThere is nothing new about contingency fees. But historically they have been limited to personal injury cases, as the many ads found on television, on the internet, and in the Yellow Pages will attest. What is new, and different, is the way SS+D applies contingency fees to business litigation. Most business law firms have no desire to take on the risk associated with contingency fee matters. But we are willing and able to share the risk associated with litigation with our clients. In the right cases, we agree to be paid for our services only if and when the litigation is successful or in the event of settlement. That can make you a hero, win or lose.
- Estate PlanningWe offer a depth of knowledge and expertise that allows us to provide a variety of estate and business succession planning options — including the most sophisticated and cutting edge techniques. Furthermore, we are committed to an efficient and automated practice that makes it possible for us to devote the majority of our time to client education and service. Our commitment to client service continues after the initial engagement is completed because estate planning and business succession planning are ongoing processes that evolve as the client’s needs and objectives change, as laws change, and as new planning tools and techniques are developed.
- Foreclosure