Anna M. Petronzio, who co-founded the firm in 1993, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America (B.A.1990), John Carroll University (M.A. 1999) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1993). She concentrates her practice in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate administration and litigation.
Anna is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar and Geauga County Bar, and has been admitted to the Bars of the State of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court. Anna practices in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties.
With Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA, you may choose between a traditional court-directed divorce and alternative resolution methods, such as Collaborative Divorce and mediation. Anna is a co-founder of Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a non-profit organization which educates attorneys and promotes non-traditional alternatives to the resolution of family law matters. Anna is a certified divorce mediator. Her goal will be to resolve your divorce or other family law issues, such as child custody and visitation or child and spousal support, with minimum stress to you and your family. She represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, divorce, custody and premarital agreements.
At Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA, we are committed to providing family law services that will meet your family’s legal needs, even as your family changes over the years. After all, family law issues are not just about resolving your legal issues today. Anna will strive to help you in every way to maintain the integrity of your family during an emotional and legal process, and will be with you as you build a solid foundation upon which you can resume your life.
Estate Planning consists of putting your personal and financial affairs in order in contemplation of your death. Anna can prepare a plan that will be right for you and will provide for your loved ones as you direct. These services include all types of Wills and various types of Trusts, including simple Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, and Living Trusts. Many people who think they need expensive, complicated Trusts really only need a simple, inexpensive Will. Anna welcomes the opportunity to discuss your Estate Planning goals with you.
Probate and estate administration services include assisting your loved ones in carrying out your wishes when that time arrives and assisting and advising the Executor and Trustee as to their duties. It is Anna’s goal to reduce the burden of administering an estate to those grieving over the loss of a friend or family member. Anna is also experienced in representing families who have issues concerning estates in probate court or where an action needs to be brought in probate court.
Practice areas
Divorce, Dissolution, Child custody, child support, spousal support, post decree, visitation, mediation and collaborative divorce
28 years
Wills and Trusts; Trust administration
28 years
Probate administration and probate litigation
28 years
Languages spoken
Italian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1993 | 10/19/2020 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Petronzio Schneier Co., Lpa | 1993 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Treasurer | 2010 - Present |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Attorney Member | 2005 - Present |
Geauga County Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Heights Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
Center for Principled Family Advocacy | Member | 2005 - 2010 |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 1994 - 2010 |
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Cuyahoga County Bar Association | Member | 1994 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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website | Dynasty Trusts: is this a trust for you, your children and your great-great-great grandchildren? | 2018 |
website | LGBT Estate Planning | 2018 |
PS Law website | Considering a Prenuptual Agreement? | 2018 |
PS Law website | Determining High Income Child Support | 2018 |
Petronzio Schneier Co, LPA Website | Update on American Taxpayer Relief Act | 2013 |
Ohio CLE Institute | Motion Pratice in Family Law | 2003 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Carroll University | Masters in Humanities | 1999 |
Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Catholic University of America | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Finer Points of Divorce | Importance of Motion Practice | 2006 |
Finer Points of Divorce | Importance of Motion Practice | 2005 |
Finer Points of Divorce | Importance of Motion Practice | 2003 |
Estate Planning | Trust and Estates | 2003 |
Ohio State Bar Association | Starting your Own Law practice | 2001 |
Ohio County Bar Association | Starting your Own Law Pratice | 1999 |
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Marc Rossen, Estate planning Attorney on May 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I regularly refer clients to Anna for Estate Planning and Family Law matters. I highly recommend Anna for any legal matter as I know that she will do an excellent job. She really cares about her clients and treats everyone in a courteous and professional manner. I wish there were more attorneys like Anna Petronzio.
Ann D'Amico, Family Attorney on May 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known and had cases with Ms. Petronzio for over 20 years. She is a highly qualified and caring professional who works very hard to help people through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Ms. Petronzio is dedicated to her clients and has a high work ethic.
Erin Armstrong, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Anna and I were opposing counsel on a dissolution of marriage. She was knowledgeable, a great advocate, and reasonable.
Carol Day, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Anna is committed to serving her clients with the utmost professionalism and dedication to their legal matter.
Rachel Kabb-Effron, Business Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Anna is a tireless and passionate advocate for her clients. She is caring and zealous in equal measure. I would not hesitate to refer to Anna and her for both business and personal matters. I recommend Anna without reservation!
Jennifer Corso, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Divorce is an emotional process, but Anna uses mediation and collaboration to help her clients resolve their issues with minimum conflict and stress. I've seen couples in the middle of a divorce leave the office together chatting happily as they walk out the door. She is personable and professional, and an asset to her clients.
Kimberly Hrenko, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I refer anyone seeking domestic relations advice to Anna Petronzio. She delivers professional, no nonsense, highly competent representation and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Robert Willis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 2, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Anna for 20 years. In addition to being very knowledgeable, she also fights very hard for her clients. I regularly send Anna referrals, because I know I can trust her to take great care of everyone I send.
Jamie Schneier, Family Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I have been partners with Anna since 1993 and highly recommend her. She has been an excellent partner and manager of our firm. She is thorough, thoughtful, effective and her clients are always happy with her.