- Criminal DefenseChappano Wood PLL represents businesses, employers, political subdivisions, school districts and individuals in the areas of Business, Taxation, International, Corporate, Computer, Trademark and Copyright, Employment and Labor Law, Real Estate, White-Collar Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, and Administrative Law. Our attorneys routinely appear in state and federal court as well as before numerous state and other governmental agencies. Clients range from individuals and closely-held businesses to multinational corporations. Our representation of closely-held firms allows us to provide comprehensive counsel in the handling of business, legal, tax and human relations issues. We also focus on counseling our clients with regard to their business planning, succession planning, intellectual property and international needs.
- Identity TheftThe Federal Trade Commission is focused on compliance with the "Red Flags" rule and to clarify which businesses are covered and what they must do to comply. The Red Flags Rule is an anti-fraud regulation which requires creditors and financial institutions with covered accounts to develop and implement Identity Theft Prevention Programs. The rule was developed by the FTC in accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA). FACTA's definition of "creditor" includes any entity that regularly extends or renews credit, arranges for others to do so, or regularly permit deferred payments for goods or services. "Financial institutions" include entities that offer accounts that enable consumers to write checks or make payments to third parties through other means, such as other negotiable instruments.
- Restraining OrderUnder the new law, the Ohio Department of Health is charged with adopting rules and regulations within six months of the effective date of the new law. Such rules and regulations shall be designed to outline enforcement procedures; create a process for the anonymous reporting of violations; develop a method for contesting reported violations; establish a schedule of civil fines for violations; and develop procedures for investigating reported violations and assessing fines. First-time violations will result in written warnings, while monetary fines ranging from $100 to $2,500 may be imposed for subsequent violations. Upon request by the Director of Health, the court of common pleas may grant an injunction or restraining order against proprietors or individuals who repeatedly violate, or fail to comply with, the law.
- Corporate LawPerry has extensive experience in copyright, trade dress, trademark, trade secret, licensing, business competition and computer law. He has regularly counseled clients on all aspects of corporate law and business law, including advising U.S. businesses on NAFTA and planning for doing business abroad.
- Business DisputesPerry has served as an adjunct faculty member at Franklin University in Business Law, International Business Law, and other related subjects. He is a member of the Ohio State, Indiana State, District of Columbia, Columbus Bar Associations. He served from 1992-1994 as the Chairman of the Columbus Bar Associations International Law Committee.
- Construction Contracts
- Trade Secrets
- Employment ContractJoel received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Ohio University. Joel is admitted in Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Joel is a trial lawyer and concentrates his practice on business disputes covering a broad range of issues. He has litigated disputes involving business contracts of all kinds, including construction contracts, real estate contracts and employment agreements, as well as cases involving franchise law, trade secrets and shareholder disputes. In addition, Joel has provided ethics counsel to lawyers throughout Ohio.
- Construction Litigation
- Tax LawIn January 2007, the Internal Revenue Service announced several tax law changes, including incentives designed to promote household energy efficiency and retirement savings, as well as new rules governing charitable donations.