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Neil H. Spike
About Neil
Biography
Licensed to practice in Ohio, Florida, US District Court, and US Tax Court. Born and raised in Lorain County Ohio. Our firm has been serving the community for over 45 years.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
45%
29 years | 2,500 cases
Probate
40%
29 years | 2,500 cases
Business
5%
29 years | 350 cases
Elder Law
5%
29 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 28 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Spike Legal Group, LLC.
35651 Detroit Road, Avon, OH, 44011
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Posted by Al | April 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great Service!
I have had a great experience with Mr Spike with set up my LLC. He is very educated on what is best for me and my business and very easy to talk to. Thanks for all your help and understanding Mr. Spike!!
Neil H. Spike's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Spike on many cases as a prosecutor. He always fought hard for his clients."
"I am a Florida lawyer and sought out Neil Spike's help to transfer my client's Ohio property. His firm was efficient and thorough. Service was excellent. We would use his firm again."
"Attorney Spike is a hard working and knowledgeable attorney."
"A more tenacious advocate you will not find. A client can be assured Neil is doing everything possible to benefit that client."
Marve Alaimo
Estate planning lawyer
Stephen Wolf
Guardianship lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2012
Distinguished Service Award, Lorain County Boys & Girls Club
1997
Inns of Court, University of Toledo Chapter
1997
Governors Award, American Bar Association, Law Student Division
1996
American Jurisprudence Award, University of Toledo College of Law
1996
Charles W. Fornoff Best Team, University of Toledo Moot Court
1996
Charles W. Fornoff Best Oralist, University of Toledo Moot Court
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Spike Legal Group, LLC.
1998 - 2020
Attorney, The Spike & Meckler Law Firm, LLP.
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Stockwell & Cooperman
Associations
2015 - Present
Lorain County Bar AssociationChairman, Probate & Trust Section
1999 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section
1998 - Present
Lorain County Bar Association
1998 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
1997 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section
Lorain County Boys & Girls Club
President
2005 - 2009
Lorain County Boys & Girls ClubPresident, Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Collins v. Collins
JUDGMENT ENTERED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AND AGAINST DEFENDANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $739,276.99, PLUS $50,000.00 IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES, FOR A TOTAL JUDGMENT OF $789,276.99.
Borer v. Cordova
JUDGMENT ENTERED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AND AGAINST DEFENDANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,279.00
Education
1998
The University of Miami College of Law Coral Gables, FL
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
The University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Cleveland State University
Master of Arts
1991
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Association of Retired Veterans
Estate Planning for Veterans
2013
Elder Legal Clinic
Basic Wills and Estate Planning
2013
Bankers Life & Casualty
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
2012
Resolving Will & Trust Contests
Probate Rules of Procedure
2011
Oddities and Challenges in Probate
Contested Claims and Contingent Liabilities
2011
LCBA Annual Probate Seminar
Common Issues to be Prepared for in Litigation and Probate
2009
Probate Process from A to Z
Estate Administration Procedure
2009
Annual Probate Seminar
Antenuptial Agreements
2008
Fundamental Probate Procedures and Practice
Ethics and Probate
2003
Elyria Rotary Club
Estate Planning Basics
2000
Family Law Update
Tax Aspects of Divorce
Publications
2013
National Business Institute
Probate Procedure & Litigation Forms
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I contest a pension beneficiary if the children were not included?
02 Feb 2017
Q&A
How can i recoup the money I'm spending for an attorney to have my inheritance distribution
03 Feb 2016
Q&A
Estate Plan: I hold a $5,000,000 life insurance policy on myself, and my will provides for 100% outright to my wife.
14 May 2015