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About Todd
We can help you resolve your conflicts be they Educational, Personal, Business or Real Estate.
I am a Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed attorney and among a handful of Ohio Attorneys who practice special education law. My focus in this area is on the parents of special needs children. I aid them in ensuring that these children receive the free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that each child is guaranteed under state and federal law.
Practice areas
- Education: 30%
Nearly a decade of experience in education law, including special education, IDEA/Sec. 504, harassment, bullying, discipline, post-secondary school transition, guardianships, and more.
11 years
- Divorce and separation: 30%
Under Ohio law. For example, you have a right to an equitable distribution of marital property and debts. I can help you understand your rights and arrive at a solution that permits you and your former romantic partner to move on.
20 years
- DUI and DWI: 15%
Nearly two decades of experience in criminal and traffic law. Attorney Kotler has attended significant hours of continuing education of the defense of those accused of impaired operation of vehicles.
19 years
- Child custody: 10%
Since 1999 I have labored to establish parenting-time schedules that work. Relocating and long-distance parenting plans. I resolve high-conflict situations, protective orders, and deal with parental alienation.
20 years
- Child support: 10%
In Ohio, child support is based on a number of factors, including your gross income and the number of children you support. The amount of time your child stays with you may also impact the child support. We help calculate and propose fair support.
20 years
- Real estate: 3%
Commercial and industrial development Condominium development or conversion Construction contracts, Joint ventures, Lease negotiation and preparation, Loan workouts and foreclosures, Office buildings, Partnerships, Sale and purchase contracts
6 years
- Oil and gas: 2%
Representation of oil and gas producers, landowner groups and individual landowners including negotiation of leases, pipeline rights-of-way, water purchase agreements, negotiating lease disputes and working client's financial and estate plans.
6 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Gruber, Thomas & Co., LPA
6370 Mt. Pleasant Street NW
North Canton, OH, 44720
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1999 | 10/19/2018 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| First Place Speech Contest | Toastmasters Intl. - Area 14 | 2002 |
| Abramson Scholarship | University of Akron | 1998 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Gruber & Thomas, Co. LPA. | 2014 - Present |
| Senior Lecturer | University of Akron | 2007 - Present |
| Guardian Ad Litem | Counties of Summit and Stark Ohio | 2000 - Present |
| Adjunct Instructor | Brown Mackie College - Stark | 2005 - 2007 |
| Staff Attorney | Medina County Public Defender Office | 2004 - 2005 |
| Partner | Amourgis & Kotler | 2001 - 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Attorney, Todd B. Kotler | 1999 - 2014 |
| Law Clerk | Teodosio, Manos and Ward | 1998 - 1999 |
| Law Clerk | Whitaker and Rowlands | 1998 - 1999 |
| Law Clerk - Intern | City of Akron | 1994 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stark County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Member | 2016 - Present |
| AmSpirt Business Connections | President | 2015 - Present |
| Stark County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Green Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Akron Area YMCA | Advocacy Committee | 2011 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America | Unit Comissioner | 2010 - Present |
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| YMCA Camp Y-Noah | Program Committee Chair | 2008 - 2013 |
| YMCA Camp Y-Noah | Advisory Board | 2007 - 2014 |
| Akron Bar Association, Law and Technology Comittee | Chairman | 2000 - 2001 |
| Akron Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee | Vice Chair | 2000 - 2001 |
| Akron Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1999 - 2003 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stark County Association of Realtors' January 2019 Newsletter | Keeping abreast of problems | 2019 |
| Ohio Special Education Law - Course Materials | PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 2016 |
| Basics of Special Education Law - Handout | Basics of Special Education Law | 2015 |
| National Business Institute Seminar Course Book | Legal Ethics: Tips for Everyday Practice | 2015 |
| National Business Institute Seminar Course Book - School Safety Law | Safety Disclosures and State and Federal Record Keeping Laws | 2014 |
| National Business Institute Seminar Course Book | Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| National Business Institute Seminar Course Book - Special Education Law | UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) | 2013 |
| Akron Bar Association, Examiner | E-Commerce; The Tidal Wave of Change | 2000 |
| Akron Bar Association, Website | Authored Disclaimer | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| Bradley University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide | Avoiding Disability Discrimination Complaints: Lessons From Recent Court Cases and Enforcement Actions | 2018 |
| Ohio Special Education Law - Youngstown | PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 2016 |
| Ohio Special Education Law - Youngstown | UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) | 2016 |
| Ohio Special Education Law - Akron | UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) | 2016 |
| Ohio Special Education Law - Akron | PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 2016 |
| Canton Regional CC Jackson Network | Estate Planning for the Zombie Apocalypse | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Office and Adobe for Lawyers | Legal Ethics: Tips for Everyday Practice | 2015 |
| IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop | Developing and Implementing 504 Plans: Ensuring a Level Playing Field | 2015 |
| IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop | IDEA or Section 504? Determining Eligibility Under Both Laws | 2015 |
| Basics of Special Education Law | Basics of Special Education Law | 2015 |
| Am Spirit - membership meeting. | 10 Things to Know About Special Education and Your Child | 2015 |
| School Safety Law | Safety Disclosures and State and Federal Record Keeping Laws | 2014 |
| Ohio Special Education Law | UNRAVELING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) | 2013 |
| Ohio Special Education Law | Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law | 2013 |
| Autism Summit and Workshop | Notes from the Special Education Battlefield | 2010 |
| Law and Technology Seminar | Personal Jurisdictional and R.C. Chapter 1306, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Gnizak v. Duhaime | Procured equal parenting rights |
| Limberg v. Burlington Financial Group | Settlement - confidential |
| Guzzetta v. Guzzetta | client victory - case dismissed on motion for directed verdict |
| CC v. Crestview Local S.D. | Settlement in student's favor. |
| 2015-CVF -514 FLETCHER, JEFFREY vs HALL OF FAME TITLE AGENCY INC | Court granted relief requested and clients got their funds |
| RBS GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC v. HOPS FLOOR COVERINGS INC 2015 CV 00048 | Settled in mediation - without admitting liability defendant came to an agreement that satisfied our client |
|---|---|
| City of Cleveland v. _____ | Case dismissed - Arrest expunged |
| SK v. Beachwood City School District | At a Manifestation Determination Review, District agreed that the actions were a manifestation of child's disability. Also agreed to interim plan, new eval and placement with DD expert. |
| City of Alliance v. A.M. | Charges dismissed |
| Hall v. Zambrano, et al. - 2013 CA 0047 (Ohio 9th Dist. Ct. of Appeals) | Trail decision Reversed and Remanded |
| JL-O v. Shaker Heights Schools | Student permitted to return to school 3 months earlier |
| Greathouse v. Behanna | Custody granted to Client |
| Collin v. Wigfield | Custody granted to Client |
| Pla v.Wivell | Client vindicated - petition dismissed |
| D.B. v. Barberton City School District | Student reinstated at the school |
| C.G. v. Midview Local School District | Settlement - details confidential per agreement with Defendant - School District |
| J.W. v. Parma City School District | Settlement - details confidential per agreement with Defendant - School District |
| JL v. Cleveland Metropolitan School District | New and additional support and services to the student and family |
| Nrothcutt v. Smart Solutions, Inc, et al. | Settlement with Defendant Smart Solutions and its owner, Judgments for Client against all other defendants |
| State v. Dossie | Not Guitly on all assault and murder charges |
| In re S.K. Supreme Appellate Court Seneca Nation of Indians | Child remained in Ohio |
Very experienced and compassionate with divorce law
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Tue Sep 24 2019
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Sat May 11 2019
Attorney endorsements
(37)Michael Boske, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 20, 2019
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Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2017
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Capable lawyer with a noble purpose in serving special needs kids and their parents. Highest endorsement.
Jonathan Sinn, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
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Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
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M. Miller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 9, 2013
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Knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated education attorney.
Brian Crockett, Brain injury Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
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Attorney Kotler is a hard working, compassionate and client oriented advocate. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
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Excellent attorney. Mr. Kotler continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone.
Suzan deSeguin-Hons, Asylum Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
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Matthew Majeski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
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Attorney Kotler continues to contribute his time and insights to users of this sight. He would make an excellent choice for a family law attorney.
Akiva Goldman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Chenevey, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2013
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I have used Todd Kotler's services on two different occasions, once for a criminal case, and once to facilitate a settlement in a civil case. He did an excellent job on both. I highly recommend him. He has a great work ethic, and genuinely cares about his clients. He is also well connected in the NE Ohio area, and has a great reputation, which I believe is important.
David Snyder, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kotler is extremely knowledgeable and gives veryinsitefull opinions for all of his responses to inquiries on Avvo. I sincerely believe that Mr. Kotler would demonstrate the same level of dedication to his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation in several different areas of law.
Robert Kopelson, Car accident Attorney on Apr 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.Good lawyer who is fulfilling a serious and important need for people in the area of special education law. We could use more like him.
T. Ritz, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Mr. Kotler is highly regarded by his peers and receives rave reviews from his clients. i endorse him without hesitation and would gladly refer clients, friends and family to him.
Shawn Malachovsky, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Jonathan Lefkowitz, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
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Matthew Simon, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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Mr. Kotler is very knowledgeable regarding the law and his cases. This is evident not only in the answers he provides on Avvo, but also in the reviews his client have left for him. I fully endorse this lawyer.
Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
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Cost
- Hourly Rates$150-$400/hour
- Contingency 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.33%-45%
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