Sherrille Diane Akin

I have hired Akin Law to assist me in a case involving an alleged incapacitated person and potential court appointed guardianship. Sherri Akin and her team have provided me sound legal advice and support in a very complex set of circumstances. Sherri is very responsive to my requests for legal suppor...t. I appreciate having a legal professional like Sherri Akin and Akin Law on my team.

I live in the state of Pennsylvania and my father recently passed away. As Executrix and beneficiary of my father's estate I wasn't sure how it would play out from a remote location. I searched for Ohio based lawyers and she was one of the first to pop up. After carefully reading the wonderful revie...ws online, I felt confident she was the one. I was right. She has managed to explain step by step in the greatest detail the process of settling a deceased loved one's property. She is very kind and honest and has provided unbelievable guidance thru the whole process. I would recommend her in a heart beat. Thanks again Sherrille!

In my particular case, I'd contacted Sherrille in what I deemed to have been the 11th hour. There were more than a few complications. When I first contacted her, she didn't make any promises other than to do her best. She immersed herself in the case, adroitly using her expert knowledge, and brought ...the case to a successful conclusion. Sherrille is compassionate and she is a great listener. She guided me through this difficult time and at no point did I lose confidence.

I retained this attorney on 1/16/2026, for a limited-scope probate matter with the understanding that the engagement would involve approximately five hours of legal services. This review reflects my personal experience and opinions based on that representation. In my experience, there were serious... issues with both the quality and timing of the work performed. I specifically requested documentation to support estate expenses so I could evaluate financial claims and prepare for a scheduled hearing. The materials that were provided appeared incomplete and lacked basic supporting documentation such as receipts or sufficient verification. More concerning, nearly all of the information was delivered at the last possible moment—on the afternoon before the hearing and again on the morning of the hearing—which, in my view, made meaningful review and preparation unrealistic. Communication was also a significant concern. Multiple requests for clarification and updates went unanswered, and there appeared to be a pattern of delayed responses and last-minute action on time-sensitive matters. From my perspective, this created unnecessary stress and uncertainty in an already serious legal proceeding. Following the engagement, I received a billing statement that, in my opinion, did not reasonably reflect the limited scope of the work performed. Based on my understanding, the billing included what appeared to be duplicative entries and charges for matters I believed were already covered by the initial fee based consultation. In my view, the overall billing did not align with the amount or substance of work I observed. As a result of these issues, I lost confidence in the representation and terminated the attorney-client relationship. This review is based solely on my personal experience and perspective. Others may have different experiences. That said, I would strongly caution prospective clients to clearly define expectations regarding documentation, responsiveness, and billing practices before entering into an agreement.