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Erika Flynn Apelis
About Erika
Biography
I focus my practice on the areas of Estate Planning, Long term care planning, Probate administration, Elder Law, and Medicaid Planning.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 13 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz P.L.L.
1375 East Ninth Street, 29th Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Posted by Bob | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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I have had, on two separate occasions, hired Mrs. Apelis to do estate planning and incorporation work. She is professional, accessible, prompt and thorough. She answered all of our questions in detail and made us feel confident that we were being well represented. I would highly recommend her to t...
Posted by Kris | March 12, 2015 | Business
A Great Lawyer
I have had the pleasure of working with Erika for the past year. As a new business owner, she made sure all of my documents went through the transition of ownership smoothly. She has always provided my business with the best service! Erika is very quick and knowledgeable with her answers to my questi...
Erika Flynn Apelis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Erika is a diligent and considerate lawyer who cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to her."
"Erika is a hard working and dedicated lawyer."
"Ms. Apelis is a strong advocate for her clients, in and out of the courtroom. She is extremely well-versed in her areas of practice and is an excellent attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working directly with Erika previously in a business litigation firm and have relied upon her advice in my own practice to find assistance for clients who need legal advice outside of my area of practice. Erika is one of the best probate/social security lawyers in the area and also has a flourishing criminal defense practice. Erika has a detailed understanding of the social security system and has extensive experience representing defendants in criminal matters across the state of Ohio. Erika has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism and confidence. She always strives to achieve the best results for her clients. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Elizabeth Williamson
Employment and labor lawyer
Theresa Turk
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Book Award in Trial Skills, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney/Owner, APELIS LAW OFFICE, LLC
2014 - 2018
Partner, TURK | APELIS, LLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr
2012 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Turk & Associates
2012 - 2012
Contract Attorney, Jones Day
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Suffolk County District Attorney
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Fidelity Investments
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, Mi
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Hon. Judge Joseph J. Farah
Associations
2016 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Chagrin Valley Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - Present
Lorain County Bar Association
2014 - Present
Department of Veteran Affairs Accredited Attorney
2012 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
2012 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association
2009 - 2011
Latvian American Youth AssociationDirector of Information Technology & Social Media
Sample of Legal Cases
OVI 1st in 6 - Marijuana
Dismissed
Domestic Violence M1
DV Dismissed
OVI 1st in 6 - Alcohol
OVI Dismissed
OVI
OVI Dismissed; No contest plea to Physical Control and Speeding
Criminal Matter - F4, F5, M1, M2, M4
Guilty plea to F4, F5, and M1 offenses with 180 days in mental health and substance abuse treatment with a suspended sentence.
Traffic - OVI DUS
Amended to DUS with suspended jail
Criminal Matter - 5th Degree Felony
Guilty plea to drug possession 180 days with time served, participation in NEOCAP with potential early release for good behavior, 2 years community control, drug abuse instrument charge dismissed
Education
2009
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
NBI Probate Boot Camp
Probate
Publications
2017
AVVO Legal Guides
OVI/DUI Changes in Ohio - Annie's Law
Languages
Latvian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Findings they can't find and competency that predates my mother's and incompetency
29 Mar 2017
Q&A
Do I need an Ohio lawyer to do financial power of attorney papers for me?
29 Mar 2017
Q&A
Does Ohio probate law give a decedent's estate a right to double damages in claims made aainst third parties?
23 Mar 2017