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At Yonas and Phillabaum LLC, we work hard not only to advocate aggressively for your rights but also to educate you through the process so you feel empowered and informed at every step. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring that you have a trusted legal partner for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
At Yonas & Phillabaum LLC, we believe that every client deserves thoughtful, high-quality legal representation guided by integrity and real-world understanding. Whether you’re facing personal injury, real-estate issues, estate planning, or criminal matters, our team brings both a broad range of experience and a personalized approach tailored to your situation.
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Our practice is focused in the following areas of law, allowing us to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients
Ohio Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Enforceable? Non-compete agreements are common in many Ohio workplaces, especially in sales, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, professional services, and closely held businesses. Employers often use them
Understanding Felony and Misdemeanor Charges in Ohio Key Takeaways: Ohio divides criminal offenses into felonies and misdemeanors, each carrying different consequences. Felony convictions can result in years in state prison,
Can You Contest a Will in Ohio? When a loved one passes away, the probate process can bring up strong emotions, old family concerns, and difficult questions about inheritance. If
Whether you have been charged with misdemeanor trespass, an OVI, or even murder, the first step in your case is always the same – Arraignment. An arraignment is your first appearance in court on a criminal case. The prosecutor will read the charge(s) filed against you and some facts about the allegations, your attorney will respond with relevant “good facts” about you, and ultimately the judge or magistrate holding the hearing will decide on bond. Bond (otherwise known as “bail” or “bail bond”) is the pre-trial restrictions a court imposes on a criminal defendant while their case is pending. A typical example you may be familiar with is a cash bond, in which a court orders you to pay a certain amount of money before they release you from their custody.
Many rental property owners ask whether they should create an LLC. An LLC can protect personal assets by limiting liability in lawsuits and provides added privacy since the property is listed under the company name, not the individual’s. However, owning property in an LLC may require hiring an attorney for certain legal matters, such as evictions. Property owners should weigh both the protections and obligations before deciding.
Ohio is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who is determined to be at fault for an auto accident is subsequently liable for injuries and damages. Damages can mean property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. For this reason, fault and/or liability in an auto accident is often heavily disputed by drivers. This is also why Ohio law mandates drivers to carry auto insurance.
