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Practice areas
- Estate planning: 30%
Includes Wills, trusts, advanced directives, guardianships, durable powers of attorney.
38 years, 750 cases
- Probate: 20%
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.
38 years, 250 cases
- Elder law: 20%
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.
38 years, 150 cases
- Business: 20%
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.
38 years, 550 cases
- Medicaid and medicare: 10%
26 years, 100 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1979 | 04/11/2017 |
| Legal answers | 15 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| 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 |
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University-New Orleans | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| University of Louisiana, Lafayette | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizen Center | Elder Law and Advanced Health Directives | 2012 |
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Cost
- Hourly Rates $200-350/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 25%-40%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
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