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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
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Employment & Labor
Excellent and extremely helpful lawyer
Attorney Anthony Pecora is an excellent lawyer. I consulted him regarding an employment issue, he is very knowledgeable and very patient and the best part is he is an excellent human being which is very rare in today's world. He not only understand the legal issue extremely well and he was very appro...
Posted by Eric | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Tony's knowledge about background reports SAVED MY JOB
I was wrongfully terminated from my job. I found Anthony on Avvo. I told him my situation. He told me to come in the next day. This guy makes you feel so comfortable. Not once he made me feel less of a person due to my tattoos nor race. For the very first time in my life I felt that I had someone in ...
Posted by Anthony | May 04, 2015 | Employment & Labor
A helpful lawyer
I Anthony was a client of Mr Pecora he helped me with companies and background companies that would deny me employment because they got a bad background on me that wasn't me Mr Pecora worked hard to help me get my name cleared kept me up to date on the cases he helped me with. I would definitely reco...
"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
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B.Ed.
2014
2012
English
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