Born in Painesville, Ohio and attended Saint Mary's grade school from first grade through sixth grade. Went to John R. Williams and graduated from Riverside High School. Played little league baseball in Painesville on the Giants and Astros. Participated in football and wrestling in high school and went to college in Louisiana on a wrestling scholorship.
I am married and have two adult children. My oldest, Tom, is a professional baseball umpire, currently working in the minor leagues. My son John graduated from Kent State University in May of 2016 and is looking at future employment options.
Would love to play golf year round but my choice to live in Lake County hinders that goal.
I truly enjoy the practice of law. The opportunity to assist my clients, whether it is advice in business, estate planning or Medicaid issues, is extremely satisfying.
Practice areas
Includes Wills, trusts, advanced directives, guardianships, durable powers of attorney.
43 years, 750 cases
Assist in the choosing of the proper entity for a start up business. Options include corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. Provide representation in the purchase and sale of businesses. Draft succession plans utililizing stock redemption agreements and cross purchase agreements.
43 years, 550 cases
Working with the client to provide assistance in maintaining their independence and dignity. Help determine if additional assistance is needed to provide a safe environment for the client. Work with the entire family to seek what is best for the client.
43 years, 150 cases
Handling the administration of the entire probate estate. Includes admitting the Last Will to probate, appointment of executor or administrator, preparing the estate tax return and all necessary accountings.
43 years, 250 cases
31 years, 100 cases
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1979 | 07/21/2022 |
| Legal answers | 23 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Hanahan & Hinton, LLC | 2006 - Present |
| Partner | Rand Gurley Hanahan & Koerner | 1981 - Present |
| Assistant Prosecutor | Lake County Prosecutor's Office | 1979 - 1983 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Lake County Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
| Lake County Sexual Assault Center | President | 1983 - 1988 |
| Lake County Headstart Board | Board of Directors | 1980 - 1983 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University-New Orleans | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| University of Louisiana, Lafayette | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fairport Senior Citizen Center | Elder Law and Advanced Health Directives | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Anderson v Aveni, et. al. | Settled |
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