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Kaitlyn Diane Arthurs

Mediation Attorney at Solon, OH

4.9   37 reviews

also known as Katie Arthurs

  • Licensed for 11 years
    State OH
    Acquired 2011
    Status
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About Kaitlyn

Learn Kaitlyn’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Mediation
    50%
    As a mediator, Katie is jointly hired to facilitate discussions and problem-solve solutions. This process puts the parties in the driver’s seat to find mutually-agreeable resolutions. Mediation can be used in-court or out-of-court.

    11 years

  2. Marriage and prenuptials
    25%
    Katie’s practice entails the crafting of prenuptial agreements to protect premarital assets, business interests, and real estate in the event of divorce and/or death. She works strategically with clients to facilitate sensitive discussions.

    11 years

  3. Uncontested divorce
    25%
    Katie uses facilitated negotiations to obtain settlements, including collaborative divorce. These negotiations may utilize meetings between counsel and the parties, attorney phone discussions, exchanged proposals, and/or shuttle diplomacy.

    11 years

Katie Arthurs is a family law attorney and mediator who counsels clients through difficult times. Her practice is concentrated on dissolution of marriage, collaborative divorce, mediation, and prenuptial agreements.

She keeps a “big picture” approach when working efficiently with clients to find creative solutions to all family law matters. Katie practices across Northeastern Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Summit, Geauga, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Lake.

Katie was a past president and current mediation practice group leader of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. She is also an OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law.

She founded Northeast Ohio Family Law and Mediation LLC to focus her practice on keeping families out of court.

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Northeast Ohio Family Law and Mediation LLC
33445 Bainbridge Road
Solon, OH, 44139

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by Rick | August 31, 2023
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The BEST Decision I've Probably Ever Made
No one goes into a marriage thinking they will get divorced... or at least I didn't. I waited 40+ years to meet "the one," thinking I had made a wise decision in finding my forever person. Inevitably though, that day did come, and along with it a lot of fear. Fear of change, fear of losing things that I had put a lot of time and effort into, etc... but nothing more earth-shattering than the fear of losing my kids. While I won't get into specifics, I interviewed 5 divorce attorneys. 5. And NONE of them stood out to me as much as Katie did. Katie really listened to me and then logically - in a time for me where there was nothing logical going on - helped me put a lot of my fears to rest. She explained the law to me in terms I could understand and took almost all of the "unknown" out of the equation. What impressed me the most about Katie - and why I chose her -was her affiliation with the Center for Principled Family Advocacy (I truly wanted what was best for my children) and her overall demeanor/attitude. On day one, she told me that we would not be disrespectful and that we would always take the high ground because that's who she represents. She then proceeded to manage the entire situation with the most professional attitude I've ever witnessed. I'll never be able to thank her enough and would more-than-highly suggest you take the time to meet with her to see everything in her that I did. Side note to anyone going through a divorce: You Got This and it will get better.
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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2023
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Responsive, reliable, knowledgable
Katie was extremely helpful in navigating my divorce from start to finish. She was responsive anytime I had a question - even on the most minor details. She was compassionate to what I was going through and knew my priorities for this process. Highly recommend.
Posted by Ben | July 29, 2023
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divorce simplified
Kaitlyn assisted my ex-wife and I through the process of disillusionment over a 5-6 month time frame. In periods where our emotions peaked or dipped Kaitlyn was there to re-assure us. She kept us focused. We also have two young children so the process was the not the easiest. I'd highly recommend Kaitlyn for those that need this service.
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Posted by Janet | July 28, 2023
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Highly recommend for pre-nuptial agreements
I worked with Katie over the course of a few weeks on my pre-nuptial agreement. She is very detail oriented and cares about her clients’ best interests. When I had questions, she patiently explained the content and legal language to me so that I fully understood everything in the contract and helped make sure I was protected. I would recommend her to anyone going through this process.
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Posted by Danielle | July 28, 2023
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Prenuptial
I highly recommend Katie for anyone needing to dissolve their marriage or a prenuptial. I had use Katie for my prenuptial agreement. She made an uncomfortable, awkward, delicate matter, very understanding and comfortable for my fiancé and I. She was professional, patient, understanding, and provided me with a wealth of information of what was necessary for this procedure. Would use Katie again if ever needed no question about it.
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023
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What a great experience!!!
I had the privilege of working with Kaitlyn on a pre nuptial agreement. She was so insightful and made sure I was being equally treated throughout the entire process. Kaitlyn has the ability to project and see things that the average person cannot. I highly recommend her for all of your legal needs!
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023
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Highly recommend (and already have)
Kaitlyn made this difficult process as comfortable and seamless as it could possibly have gone. From beginning to end, she was prompt, thorough, easily accessible, organized, and fair. She clearly laid out the process and kept us on track and focused. She helped us navigate through difficult decisions and keep us on the task at hand as well as let us circle back to topics that needed more attention/discussion. She maintained her timeline and followed through when noted (i.e. sending documents, emails). Her payment method was also easy to use and able to separate to our needs. She was very thorough with final documents and laying everything out that was discussed during the sessions, in an easily readable/understandable format, as well as assisting in finalizing the the mediation in court to make it legal. Overall she was amazing and made the whole process easy and fair. I would definitely recommend her to others, 100%.
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Posted by Jen | January 18, 2022
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Highly Recommended!
Katie is extremely professional, respectful, knowledgeable and responsive. The end of my marriage was wrought with conflict, I was desperately trying to avoid the arduous process of divorce. Katie helped me successfully navigate through the process to a Dissolution of Marriage. She gives great guidance, not only on the legal matters at hand, but on how to focus on the rational and factual aspects of issue. I would definitely recommend Katie to family and friends. These are not easy matters to untangle, and Katie helped me to endure through what seemed unbearable.
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Posted by Lisa | September 24, 2021
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Highly recommend Katie to family/friends
Katie handled my dissolution/divorce. The way Katie dealt with my ex-husband's attorney was professional and impressive. She used her knowledge of divorce law to back up the points she made in response to his demands during settlement negotiations. As with any divorce it is an emotional time and Katie talked me off the ledge a number of times. Honestly, there was always something calming about the way Katie talked to me and handled my worries. In the invoices I received for services performed it was evident that Katie is conscientious about what she charges her clients. I would highly recommend Katie to any of my family or friends.
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Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2021
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Results Driven, Compassionate, Responsive, High Conflict Resolution Lawyer!
Katie is the best, hands down. She was highly responsive via email or over the phone for the year I worked with her. My divorce was high conflict with a child involved. As we uncovered more layers with my ex, she quickly pivoted and ensured my best interest was set forward. I really appreciated her "checking me" when needed, meaning she would explain how this could play out in court vs. settling outside of litigation. I cannot thank her enough for her help.
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Posted by John | November 24, 2020
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Superb
My divorce, as with most divorces, was personal, emotional and contested. Katie Arthurs helped me through the legal landscape that was my divorce. She took time to understand my situation and then crafted a legal strategy that was best for my circumstances. She understood and empathized with my struggle, but never lost sight of the strategy and objective. She was friendly but professional. She was incredibly knowledgeable about family law and could explain its finest details to me. This gave me great comfort, knowing I had the superior law talent on my side. When I would grow weary, she was the voice of reason. She treated me with compassion and respect. Katie was incredibly efficient. Her work was succinct, powerful and to the point. No wasted effort. Katie pleaded my case and negotiated a proper settlement for me. She was the ultimate subject matter expert and a tough negotiator. I am pleased to call Katie Arthurs of Frantz Ward my attorney.
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Posted by Michael | November 19, 2020
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LIKABLE LAWYER - No longer a oxymoron!
Let face it; if you have to contact an attorney for divorce or separation, you are already going through an unpleasant experience. Sometimes even a good outcome might be disappointing. Having the right leadership can make a difference; it did for me. I am thankful I found Kaitlyn Arthurs (Katie) because she directed me through a challenging situation. Katie answered all of my questions, probably several times, and provided possible alternatives and potential outcomes. This information is so important when you are in a situation with so much uncertainty. Katie explained how I should negotiate with my former spouse, which kept me out of a long, expensive court battle. Katie handles difficult conversations with compassion and grace. She made a painful process much less distressing. After everything was over, I ran into an issue and needed to modify our shared parenting plan quickly. Katie went above and beyond, exceeding all expectations to get things done quickly. Typically the word quickly does not get used when speaking of the court system, but somehow she got things done! Katie’s quick action gave my daughter much-needed relief from a difficult situation. If you’re a parent, you know how much something like that means. Thank you, Katie!
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2020
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Professional and Effective
Kaitlyn was extremely professional, to the point, and got the job done. She was highly recommended to me by a co-worker whose son worked with her, and I would give the same recommendation.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020
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Incredible at her job!!
Katie guided me through a very complicated and challenging divorce, and was incredibly patient, reliable, communicative, and qualified in all the ways. She was efficient, to the point, and always got the job done impeccably. She was the one who was so on top of her game that the other lawyer, my exes representation, even seemed to follow her lead on some protocols. Her confidence, and steadfast ability to do her job, helped ensure the highest possible outcome for me. She educated me on my rights and empowered me all the way. I highly recommend her.
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Posted by Megan | September 20, 2019
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The Absolute Best!
I had the pleasure of being represented by Katie for my divorce and she was incredibly down to earth, kind, and helpful. She walked me through everything from day one to the very end. She explained everything to me in understanding terms. I would recommend her to anyone!
Posted by Erik | August 7, 2019
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Mr
Katie was a consistent professional throughout the process. She maintained a an objective mindset and focused on the important aspects of the case despite my ex-wife and her attorney repetitively getting very emotional and even cruel. I was grateful to have someone who maintained a focus on dissolving the divorce as quickly as possible but also prepared for every hearing. Katie was always prepared for the issue at hand and always had a contingency for what could come. I respect her immensely and would recommend her to anyone going through a difficult divorce. I appreciate consistency and predictability and Katie is both.
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Posted by Robert | July 19, 2019
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Outstanding
Katie was terrific through a divorce process that ended up taking longer than it should have needed to. The entire time she always made time available to answer questions I had via phone or email, and provided lots of helpful and reassuring advise through an, at times, confusing process. She proactively worked through every possible avenue that we may have wanted to look at, and the approaches that my ex-wife and her attorney may take as well. She represented me very well and made sure that I ended up with the best result possible at the end of everything. She was absolutely outstanding to have represent me and I was very happy with what she was able to achieve.
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Posted by jake | July 17, 2019
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Best Attorney Ever!
I brought my case to Katie after my (now, thankfully) ex-wife had immoraly and tirelessly done everything in her power to keep my son away from me. She lied, cheated, and stole her way into creating a legal quagmire that appeared hopeless. Ms. Arthurs reviewed the facts and told me exactly what she would do and exactly what the resulting legal decision would be... I would have my son half of the time! I thought it was too good to be true, but despite my ex's dirty tricks I am overjoyed to say that her promise came true! She is tenacious, organized, relentless, and a brilliant tactician. I would recommend her to anyone trying to save their family. She represented me and my interests perfectly while also communicating the struggles of the legal system in a way that prepared me for what was to come.
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019
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Great
Katie was fantastic. Reviewed a proposed settlement from my ex-wife and showed me where I was entitled to much more than I was getting. Very easy to work with throughout the whole process. Definitely one of the best investments I've ever made!
Posted by Shari | January 9, 2019
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Complicated Jurisdiction/Custody/Domestic Violence Case
During a very difficult time, Katie has been wonderful to work with. She considers all possibilities before taking action and takes the time to clearly explain all scenarios. Because of how attentive she is I feel empowered to make decisions on my case. She understands the complexity domestic violence brings to the case and works diligently to protect involved parties.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founder, Attorney, and Mediator
  • Northeast Ohio Family Law and Mediation LLC
  • 2021 - Present
  • Partner
  • Frantz Ward LLP
  • 2019 - 2021
  • Principal
  • McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co Lpa
  • 2017 - 2019
  • Associate
  • McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co Lpa
  • 2011 - 2017
  • Law Clerk
  • McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co Lpa
  • 2010 - 2011
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Education

  • Case Western Reserve University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • John Carroll University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2008

Legal Cases

  • Dividing marital estates
  • Dividing marital estates including bank accounts, real estate, investments, and retirement plans
  • Closely-held business interests
  • Evaluating, protecting, and dividing closely-held business interests, including LLC’s, partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, and family-owned entities
  • Assets relating to separate property claims
  • Tracing premarital, inherited, and gifted assets relating to separate property claims
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Associations

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Certified Family Law Specialist
  • 2020 - Present
  • Center for Principal Family Advocacy
  • Mediation Practice Group Leader
  • 2016 - Present
  • Akron Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Member, Family Law Section
  • 2011 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer - Family Law and Family Law Mediation
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyer - Family Law
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2021
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyer - Family Law
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2020
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2016
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Speaking Engagements

  • Association of Corporate Counsel
  • When Closely Held Businesses are Held Too Closely?
  • 2021
  • CMBA CLE Webinar
  • Prenuptial Agreement Drafting Considerations and What Goes Wrong in Divorce Litigation
  • 2021
  • Association of Corporate Counsel
  • Domestic Relations: Potential Impact on Business
  • 2019
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Domestic Relations: Practical Overview for Healthcare and Corporate Attorneys
  • 2019
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • Business of Law
  • 2019
  • Association of Corporate Counsel
  • Domestic Relations: Potential Impact on Business
  • 2019
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • Best Practices for Your First Summer Legal Job
  • 2017
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • The Practice of Law and Business Development
  • 2016
  • Continued Legal Education Seminar
  • Divorce 101
  • 2016
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Attorney endorsements

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Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I was privileged to watch Katie’s career evolve over the last several years. The growth of her practice and the complexity of the cases she handles has been remarkable, which stands in testament to the caring, competent representation she provides to her clients. Katie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to all matters that she handles, but further provides her clients with access to the dedicated, diligent representation they deserve. She gives her clients the opportunity to work with the perfect blend of a counselor, advocate, protector and confidant. When the situation becomes challenging, as is often the case in domestic relations matters, Katie is the person clients can most trust."
Family Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Co-worker
"Katie is one of the most diligent and resourceful attorneys I've met. Because of her work ethic, responsiveness, and vast knowledge of all areas of domestic relations law, Katie can handle the most contentious of divorces / custody cases, and also is the right person to efficiently and creatively resolve / mediate those family disputes."
Mediation Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"Katie is an extremely skilled attorney and mediator who works tirelessly, using her expertise and creative problem solving skills to provide her clients the best possible outcome. Katie's patience, knowledge and kindness seem to make an otherwise impossible situation manageable."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Katie is one of the best lawyers I know! She is kind and compassionate, yet tough and protects her clients. She is reasonable and willing to creatively solve problems in her cases. Katie is always one of the first attorneys I recommend."
Mediation Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Katie is an excellent family law attorney who strives to do the best for each and every client she represents. Katie has resolved many cases through skilled negotiation and excellent interpersonal skills, which gives her a unique perspective as a mediator. Katie is adept at hearing both sides and working with the parties to resolve their issues as amicably as possible under the circumstances. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Katie."
Family Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"If you are looking for high quality legal representation in family law matters, Katie Arthurs is the perfect choice. Her reputation in the family law field, with both judges and other attorneys, is second to none. She is a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, who is a great asset in any family matter, whether divorce or custody issues. I endorse Katie D. Arthurs."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Katie because she is one of the smartest and most competent attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing during my years of practice. I would be fully confident referring friends and family to Katie to handle their matters, which is truly the highest compliment that can be given to another attorney. Katie goes above and beyond the call of duty in every aspect of her practice and is absolutely second to none in terms of her ability to understand and diligently handle the complex issues that often present themselves in domestic relations law. She is also fantastic in dealing with clients, understanding their needs, and making them as comfortable as possible. I absolutely offer my strong endorsement of Katie Arthurs."
Family Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Katie is not only an outstanding advocate and extremely knowledgeable in her field, but she goes above and beyond for each and every client. Katie has handled very sensitive, personal, and complex matters for my clients, friends, and family. She achieves great results and makes navigating the legal process as pleasant as possible."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Katie is a very capable attorney. I refer to her any client I have with a family law or domestic relations issue. I would trust Katie with my own case, knowing she would work hard, communicate often and honestly, and seek the best possible result."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Katie sees the big picture when representing her clients. She is a skilled negotiator and can resolve matters efficiently but can also litigate those cases which need to be tried."
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Solon Mediation Lawyer Kaitlyn Diane Arthurs
Kaitlyn Diane Arthurs
Mediation Attorney
Solon, OH
Licensed for 11 years