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also known as Tony Pecora, Anthony Pecora
As a parent, spouse, and business owner, I know the value of having aggressive yet smart representation to protect my family and assets. If marital problems cannot be resolved through counseling, find representation with an attorney who navigates you through the pitfalls and traps encountered during divorce litigation. Having represented hundreds of individuals going through a divorce and having resolved my own amicably, I know the path to a successful resolution as well as effective trial strategies. I take pride in representing divorce and custody clients in Avon, Avon Lake, Westlake, Rocky River, Bay Village, Amherst, Vermilion, North Ridgeville, Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, Lorain County and Cuyahoga County.
My firm further advocates for job applicants and employees who fall victim to the ever increasing use (and misuse) of background reports. In an economy where jobs are scarce and every little bit of information is vital on an application, job applicants and employees are slandered as ‘liars’ because background reporting companies often get the information wrong. Even if a job applicant or an existing employee has a criminal background (we all make mistakes), an employer is obligated to provide the applicant or employee with a copy of the background report and a summary of consumer rights BEFORE it rejects the applicant for a job or fires the employee if already hired. This gives the job applicant or employee time to dispute the contents of the report or explain the circumstances before a final employment decision is made. We represent job applicants and employees across the nation. We are paid on a contingency (so you do not have to pay an hourly rate). Please feel free to contact us if you have experienced a problem with your background report.
We also represent people who have been affected by credit reporting errors. The credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax etc.), just like the background reporting companies often report incorrect or dated information. For example, if your credit report still shows that you owe an amount that has been paid off, you may have a claim against the credit bureau. Call us if you have experienced problems with your credit report.
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5455 Detroit Road, Sheffield Village, OH, 44054
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Posted by Mary | July 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Admirably, Mr. Pecora and his team worked ardently through a very lengthy divorce process. Mr. Pecora was extremely professional, resilient, and proactive in resolving a difficult divorce replete with many roadblocks and delays. Mr. Pecora and his staff genuinely cared about me as a client, and I was...
Posted by Julie | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
5 stars just isn’t enough for the guy you get when you hire Tony! I talked to many lawyers prior to hiring anyone and there was just something about Tony that made me feel at ease. He was a combo of a barcuda and a teddy bear all in one lol My divorce process was long hard and very emotional— 24 ye...
Posted by [email protected] | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
He worked hard for my case. He did not nickel and dime me. He made me feel my case was his top priority. I highly recommend.
Posted by Jennifer Besel | March 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Anthony Pecora. Tony is very responsive, patient and understanding. He was able to get my divorce moving in the right direction that two attorneys I had hired before him were unable to do. Divorce is very hard especially when you have children. If you are looking for someo...
Posted by Amanda P. | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Tony to help me with my divorce. He is extremely professional, honest, and very hard working- and his team was just as amazing. I felt confident and at ease from start to finish because I knew he was going to make sure everything was taken care of and I had nothing to fear whatsoever. My hus...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Pecora for well over 20 years. I have asked him to be a Guardian ad Litem on many of my cases. Additionally, he has been opposing counsel on numerous cases throughout the years. I have always found Mr. Pecora to be very well prepared and well reasoned in his arguments. It is for these reasons that I give him my unqualified endorsement"
"Tony is an excellent attorney and can handle complicated divorce matters efficiently. He is well respected among his peers in the area and his a great reputation with the court. He is a strong advocate and works tirelessly to get the best result for his clients."
"I have worked with or against Mr. Pecora since he first became licensed to practice law. He is a very prepared, organized and competent attorney. I know that when he is opposing counsel, I must be equally prepared for the case at hand. I am pleased to endorse him."
Child custody lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Business lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2007
Law Director, Elected Law Director of the City of Amherst, Ohio
2013 - Present
Director, O'Toole McLaughlin Dooley Pecora
2007 - Present
Law Director, City Of Amherst
2001 - 2013
Attorney, O'Toole McLaughlin Dooley Pecora
1999 - 2001
Magistrate, Lorain County Domestic Relations Court
1998 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssoicationMember
Legal Ethics & Grievance Committee
Board Member
All cases settled
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
B.Ed.
2014
2012
English
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