- DivorceWhether you are looking for an experienced Cleveland Ohio divorce lawyer, or a Cleveland family law attorney that handles mediation or collaborative divorce processes, the attorneys of Petronzio Schneier will approach your matter with you and your family’s best interest as the primary concern. Our attorneys practice primarily in the courts of Cuyahoga County, Geauga County and Lake County. Most cases are resolved without the need for a trial, through negotiated and agreed settlements, but our attorneys are prepared to represent our clients through motion practice, hearings and other adversarial processes.
- Child Custody and VisitationWith Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA, you may choose between a traditional court-directed divorce and alternative resolution methods, such as Collaborative Divorce and mediation. Anna is a co-founder of Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a non-profit organization which educates attorneys and promotes non-traditional alternatives to the resolution of family law matters. Anna is proud to be one of Cleveland’s collaborative attorneys. Anna is also a certified divorce mediator. Her goal will be to resolve your divorce or other family law issues, such as child custody and visitation or child and spousal support, with minimum stress to you and your family. She represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, divorce, custody and premarital agreements.
- Premarital Agreement
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseThe personal injury, criminal defense and consumer practice group concentrates on the legal matters of the individual. Our attorneys in this group represent those that have been injured, wronged or need to defend themselves. The primary focus is advocating for the rights of the individual and seeking relief or compensation when someone has been wrongfully injured or accused.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Corporate LawThe business attorneys of Petronzio Schneier would be a good fit for startups incorporating a business or existing Cleveland Ohio or Northeast Ohio businesses looking for general business advice, dealing with business issues, dealing with employer employment issues, vendor agreements, Member or Shareholder agreements, planning an exit strategy or looking to sell their business. Our attorneys approach every matter with the client’s best interest in mind.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesBusiness law is the firm’s largest practice group. Our business lawyers are active advisers and advocates for our small and medium sized business clients. Many of our clients retain us as their outside general counsel for day-to-day support and for guidance on business issues. The attorneys who practice in this group are listed below. For more complete descriptions, please follow the links to the individual attorney’s information page.
- Business TransactionsJamie is a Cleveland business attorney who works with numerous small-to-medium-sized closely held businesses in the Northeast Ohio area. His clients are generally start-up businesses, serial entrepreneurs, small, closely held businesses, family-owned businesses, and mid-sized companies. In business and corporate representation, Jamie serves as an active advisor, consultant, negotiator, troubleshooter, and advocate for his business clients. He counsels businesses from the beginning to the exit of the business cycle. Jamie is supported by the firm’s small business practice in areas of commercial transactions, creditor issues, business litigation, and business-related real estate. In certain situations, he acts as outside corporate counsel and an intermediary with attorneys in other law firms for many of his regular business clients.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Contract
- Employment LitigationProviding practical advice and counsel on everyday employment issues, including hiring, firing, discipline, and safety issues. Involvement at this level can save a company excessive costs down the road by early identification of potential claims.
- Sexual HarassmentConducting, leading or providing advice on employee investigations, including workers’ compensation claims, sexual harassment claims, and employee misconduct.
- Personal InjuryBruce S. Rutsky is a graduate of Indiana University (B.A. 1979) and The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D. 1982). Bruce is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Association for Justice. He practices primarily in the areas of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Criminal Defense.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesBruce Rutsky practices in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury law and criminal defense. Bruce represents people who have been injured by another person’s negligence, including auto accidents, dog bites and slip and falls. Bruce also defends clients in all types of criminal cases ranging from drunk driving to serious felony cases.
- Estate PlanningAnna M. Petronzio, who co-founded the firm in 1993, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America (B.A.1990), John Carroll University (M.A. 1999) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1993). She concentrates her practice in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate administration and litigation.
- WillsNow more than ever, when COVID-19 has forced us to confront our mortality, it’s vital that we have our legal documents in place. The essential legal documents are: Last Will and Testament, Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney.
- TrustsEstate Planning consists of putting your personal and financial affairs in order in contemplation of your death. Anna can prepare a plan that will be right for you and will provide for your loved ones as you direct. These services include all types of Wills and various types of Trusts, including simple Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, and Living Trusts. Many people who think they need expensive, complicated Trusts really only need a simple, inexpensive Will. Anna welcomes the opportunity to discuss your Estate Planning goals with you.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Debt CollectionRobert Willis practices in the areas of consumer litigation, including cases involving violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.