- Divorce
- Child SupportLegal custodians of children can be awarded child support prior to separation for married couples, during a divorce, and when parentage has been established in the Juvenile court. Spengler Nathanson has experienced attorneys who understand child support laws and can assist clients having issues related to child support.
- Child Custody and VisitationNo one ever expects to need a family law attorney to help with divorce and child custody matters, but unfortunately, the time does come for many.
- Adoption
- Premarital AgreementPrior to marriage, couples may want to define rights to property or support in the event of divorce or upon death. A properly drafted prenuptial agreement can protect your property interests. Our attorneys have significant experience helping clients navigate the decisions to be made when drafting a prenuptial agreement.
- GuardianshipWe establish and represent guardianships to protect individuals who are unable to care for their own well-being due to infancy, incapacity or disability. A court will appoint a legal guardian to care for an individual, known as a ward, who is in need of special protection. Legal guardians have the legal authority to make decisions for their ward and represent their ward's personal and financial interests.
- Spousal SupportOhio law permits a dissolution of marriage when all issues of child custody, spousal support and property division are agreed to by both the husband and the wife. A dissolution of marriage can be obtained between thirty and ninety days after filing with the court. If you are a resident of Ohio for six months and of your current county for ninety days before filing a Petition for Dissolution, our attorneys can help you through this process.
- FraudSpengler Nathanson can assist clients in complying with the Stark Law, the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and more. We can work with you to protect against these risks on the front end of a transaction and can help you respond to an audit or a need to restructure an existing relationship due to changed circumstances. We can also advise you if you become aware of a potential violation or are facing a possible qui tam action.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsOur attorneys represent a wide range of businesses in connection with the development of growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions. From planning to drafting and from negotiating to closing, we will assist you with all of your growth needs. We often use a team approach so that each of your specified growth needs, whether tax, environmental, ERISA, or labor is addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Business DisputesOur attorneys are poised to help. We’ve led the way in solving contract disputes, in assisting with economic development, and in drafting legislation. Our civil attorneys have the skill and experience to assist you with any government relations and public policy needs.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Workers CompensationSpengler Nathanson has an active workers compensation practice, representing employers in administrative hearings before the Industrial Commission and on appeals in court. We represent public and private employers, including school systems and counsel employers on the advisability of contesting claims and on ways to resolve problem claims.
- Employment DiscriminationOur attorneys represent school clients in litigation in state and federal courts and in disputes before governmental agencies in matters involving constitutional questions, employment discrimination claims, immunity issues, and other claims under state or federal laws. We also represent both public and private colleges and universities and can assist with litigation, labor, and employment questions, drafting of policies and procedures, and other concerns.
- Employment ContractOur labor and employment law attorneys consistently stay apprised of current and pending statutes, regulations, and litigation that might have an impact on the way you conduct business. We have experience in a wide variety of areas, including collective bargaining, competitive bidding, FMLA, employee discipline, grievances, and workers’ compensation. We regularly draft and update employee handbooks, policies and procedures, and employment contracts, and we can work with you regarding your policies or assist you when trouble arises. We also conduct employment-related investigations and Title IX investigations, serve as counsel in matters before administrative agencies, and represent clients in employment-related litigation.
- Employment LitigationOur decades-long history of representing school districts, boards of education and school personnel has provided our attorneys with experience concerning most legal issues faced by schools. We regularly work with school clients on contracts for teaching and non-teaching employees and administrators, student discipline, special education, competitive bidding, public records and open meetings, religious expression, FERPA, attendance and tuition, and many other school-related and labor and employment issues.
- Real Estate LitigationWe are well versed in civil, business, and real estate litigation and have learned how to make the process easier and less stressful on our clients.
- Premises LiabilityPremises liability law is the body of law which makes the person who is in possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries suffered by persons who are present on the premises. A premises owner faced with a lawsuit should notify his insurance carrier. Our attorneys have successfully defended premises owners against such claims for years.
- Construction LitigationWhen a construction project does not go according to plan, claims are likely. Our attorneys have represented all parties in the construction arena, including architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors, in claims arising out of the construction of residences, commercial buildings, roadways, bridges, landfills, sanitary sewers, waterlines and public water supply systems.
- Real Estate TransactionsOur attorneys represent owners, builders, contractors, developers, landlords, and tenants in connection with all types of real estate transactions, whether residential, commercial, industrial, retail, or office, and with all types of administrative matters, including building and fire code compliance matters.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningThe firm has a long history of representing local, political subdivisions on a wide range of practice areas such as public meetings and public records issues, zoning and land-use planning, financing, drafting legislation, water and sewer construction and regulation, annexation, employment/labor issues, tax levies and administration, economic development initiatives, airport and seaport operations and police and fire department contracts.
- Personal InjuryInjuries arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, swimming pools, and other premises liability situations are a daily occurrence. Our attorneys have successfully represented the injured party and the defendant in countless personal injury cases. Our attorneys have solid expertise in federal and state courts throughout the state.
- Auto Accidents
- Medicaid PlanningOur attorneys work with clients and their caregivers, where applicable, to provide the appropriate means to protect elderly clients from potential problems related to their assets and their physical well-being. Issues we can assist with can include Medicaid planning and estate planning, asset protection and assistance with issues related to in-home or nursing home care.
- Estate PlanningAnd yet, the ins and outs of preserving your assets can be complicated and cumbersome. That’s why you need an attorney who is not only well-versed and highly experienced in wealth management, asset management, and estate planning, but you need one worthy of your trust. We have that attorney for you.
- WillsA will contest is a court proceeding in which a court is called upon to determine the validity of a will. Understanding what’s involved in bringing a will contest requires a general understanding of wills, estates and the probate process. Spengler Nathanson attorneys can help you understand the process and what can be expected in bringing a will contest.
- Power of AttorneyOur attorneys offer a full array of estate planning services, including the drafting of wills, various types of trusts, limited liability companies, and family limited partnerships, as well as generation skipping tax planning and tax return preparation. We also help with preparation of advance directives, such as living wills and durable power of attorney. We can help you plan for your future to make the transition of your wealth to younger generations as seamless as possible.
- Probate
- ForeclosureThe attorneys at Spengler Nathanson have over sixty years of experience representing banks and other financial institutions in connection with all phases of banking law and operations, including loan document creation, collections, repossessions and foreclosures.
- Tax Law