Anna M. Parise

Anna M. Parise

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Painesville, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Juvenile

60 South Park Place, Painesville, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 27 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1998

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Location

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.

60 South Park Place, Painesville, OH, 44077

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.

1468 W. 9th St., Suite 135, Cleveland, OH, 44113

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Anna M. Parise's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Joyce | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Strong Advocate in a Difficult Divorce and Custody Case

I hired Anna for a very challenging, high-conflict divorce and custody case. From the beginning she was direct and no-nonsense — she tells you the truth without sugarcoating and helps you focus on what matters most for protecting your child and your future. What stood out most was her ability to s...tand firm against an extremely aggressive opposing side. My case involved a difficult, uncooperative ex and lawyers who were highly aggressive and confrontational. Anna stayed calm but did not back down, which gave me confidence in a very stressful situation. She’s also strategic about where to put time and resources, keeping the focus on the issues that really move the case forward instead of distractions. I always felt she was fighting for what mattered most — my child’s well-being and a fair outcome. If you want an attorney who is straightforward, tough when it counts, and keeps the case centered on your long-term priorities, Anna Parise is an excellent choice.

Posted by Katilin | August 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Long Time Trusted Attorney

For 14 years, Anna Parise has been my legal counsel through multiple custody disputes. What stands out most is her unwavering professionalism and strategic thinking. She made a difficult situation much more manageable during a time of heightened emotions, which I'm incredibly grateful for. She is not... just a great lawyer; she’s an amazing advocate that truly understands and knows the law backwards and forwards when it comes to custody challenges. She has always been transparent about the process and consistently fought for the best interests of my family. I am truly thankful for her guidance throughout the years and HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone facing similar challenges.

Posted by Sarah | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Take your money and run, to another attorney.

I spent entirely too much money on her services, not realizing until the end that she was not trying to help me because of my "family dynamics " I quote because I still have the email. She talked to me like I was an idiot. Never let me speak really. I could not ask a question that she would answer. ...She did not respond to emails. She treats her clients like they are slop under her shoes. I regret deeply that I employed her. I lost way too much time fighting a battle she let run. My children paid the ultimate price for her ego and prejudice. She also mixes up her clients. I received emails for other clients "by mistake" I asked for my file, which I am entitled to and she did almost everything in her power to avoid me getting it. Included in my file also, was inter office communications about other clients.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing

Anna kept my best interest and my sons in kind the whole time during my divorce. She is absolutely amazing and an amazing attorney.

Posted by Dee | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Professionals Professional

Anna is about the busy She stays focus as a he issue(s)at hand. She is not easily distracted Anna is a TRUE expertise in the area of family law. What I love most about Anna, is that she is fair; even when there's a lot of bad "blood", she still wants to be fair. Without a doubt Anna is going... to fight tooth and nail for the child. I completely appreciate everything Anna did, and how resilient and nonchalant she was about the foolery. I plan to tell EVERYBODY I know and Anna Parise Thank you Anna for the depths of my being Davida

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M. Tassi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Anna Parise is a tough lawyer, but she still shows compassion for her clients. She is knowledgeable of the subject matter and devoted to obtaining the right results in her cases."

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Darya Klammer

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Parise is a knowledgeable and capable practitioner."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Partner in Justice, Legal Aid Ambassador, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2014

Cleveland Volunteer Lawyers Program, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA

2005 - Present

Associate, Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.

1998 - 2005

Associate, Masters & Associates

Associations

2019 - Present

Lake County Bar Association - the Supreme Court Trip

Co-chair

2019 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association Screening Committee

Screening Committee Member

2016 - Present

Ohio State Bar Foundation

District 18 Representative of the Ohio State Bar Foundation

2015 - Present

Legal Aid Society

Partner in Justice, Legal Aid Ambassador

2012 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Trustee

2012 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Family Law Section - Co-chair

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Metro Bar Association

Member

2023 - 2024

Lake County Bar Association

President

2021 - 2022

Lake County Bar Association

Treasurer

Education

1998

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Myers University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013 Family Law Seminar

Finding Hidden Income

Publications

2016

Attorney at Law Magazine A Charitable Practice

Languages

English

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