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Erik Robert Blaine
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Biography
Erik represents clients in a wide variety of cases in both state and federal courts. As a former Common Pleas Court Judge, Erik understands client needs better than most attorneys and crafts solutions to prevent litigation as well as successfully win cases. Erik focuses his considerable experience and talents on achieving client goals both in and out of the courtroom. In addition to his active legal practice, Erik serves as an Assistant Prosecutor and Chief Appellate Prosecutor for the City of Vandalia. He also serves on numerous community boards and causes including serving as lead attorney for the Wills for Heroes and Wills for Veterans programs.
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Licensed in Kentucky for 18 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 19 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Gantt & Blaine Co., LPA
130 W. Second St., Ste. 310, Dayton, OH, 45402
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"Erik is a diligent, dedicated lawyer who always considers his clients' best interest. He is talented at coming up with creative solutions to difficult problems. Erik has a tremendous network that he leverages effectively to help get things done. Erik is also smart, ethical, and practical. Whether handling a bankruptcy, a divorce, an employment case, a personal injury case, estate planning, or a criminal charge, Erik finds the best possible solutions for his clients, even when the circumstances are daunting. He is an asset for anyone facing a legal problem."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Layer, SuperLawyers
2019
Judge Fredrick Young Award, Montgomery County Party
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Forty Under 40, Dayton Business Journal
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Outstanding Service, Dayton Bar Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Gantt & Blaine Co. LPA
2017 - 2019
Judge, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
2012 - 2017
Attorney, Wright & Schulte
2007 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Kerrigan, Boller, Goettemoeller & Beigel LPA
2007 - 2012
Assistant Prosecutor, Shelby County Prosecutor's Office
2006 - 2007
Discovery Attorney, Nationwide Insurance
Associations
2007 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association
2006 - Present
Dayton Bar Association
2006 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association
2017 - 2019
Ohio Judicial Conference
2012 - 2017
Friends of NRA - Greater Dayton AreaChairman
2011 - 2017
Dayton Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Committee
2011 - 2017
American Association for Justice
2011 - 2012
Compassionate Care of Shelby County BoardBoardmember
2010 - 2017
American Bankruptcy Law Forum
2009 - 2015
Boonshoft Museum of DiscoveryAssociate Board Member
2008 - 2017
Ohio Association for Justice
Education
2006
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Dayton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
Lima Central Catholic High School
Speaking Engagements
2013
Silent Saturday - 2013
National Firearms Act Ownership
2012
Alumni Continuing Legal Education
Bankruptcy Law for Attorneys
2011
American Bankruptcy Law Forum
Bankruptcy Rules
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Wills for Heroes - Continuing Legal Education
Wills for Heroes
N/A
Schools
Cyberbullying and Internet Safety
N/A
Nuerous Presentations to Schools
Dangers of Sexting
Publications
2012
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Dayton Legal
Do your Due Diligence to Preserve What’s Due!
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Chapter 7 might get dismissed because I got a job.
01 Jul 2012
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Can someone sue me without written agreement? so can he sue me based on the story>?
18 Jun 2012
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Can I reduce a Wage Garnishment in Ohio?
29 May 2012