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Nicholas George Gounaris
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Biography
Attorney Nicholas G. Gounaris is a founding partner at the law firm. As a skilled attorney, Mr. Gounaris has experience handling cases involving all forms of complex litigation. Mr. Gounaris has successfully tried cases in Municipal, State and Federal Courts. His law practice at the firm of Gounaris Abboud Co., LPA, was built by being a strong advocate for his clients. In the past he's acted in the capacity of prosecutor, magistrate and acting Judge. As such, Mr. Gounaris is able to understand legal issues from many different vantage points and that experience has proved invaluable in assisting his clients.
A "Gounaris" has been serving the Dayton and Miami Valley community for the past forty (40) years as Nick's father, George J. Gounaris, was not only an attorney in Dayton but also served as a Judge at the Dayton Municipal Court, the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division as well as the Probate Judge for Montgomery County.
In order to stay on top of new developments in the legal field, Mr. Gounaris has been involved as a member of many legal associations including the Dayton Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Association, The American Bar Association The Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association and The Federal Bar Association. Mr. Gounaris served two years as the President of the Federal Bar Association, Dayton Chapter.
Mr. Gounaris regularly represents clients in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Preble and Warren Counties as well as in the Federal Courts located in the Southern District of Ohio and throughout the United States. His clients have ranged from CEO's, Professional and Olympic Athletes, Teachers, Doctors, Members of Law Enforcement and People from all walks of life.
He provides clients of the firm with competent legal representation and focuses his law practice in the areas of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Family Law Issues, Federal Criminal Law and Personal Injury cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 30 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Gounaris Abboud, LPA
130 West Second Street, Suite 2000, Dayton, OH, 45402
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Nicholas George Gounaris's Reviews
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Posted by Dave | March 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don't hesitate to call Nick Gounaris!
Always professional, reasonable and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to call him!
Posted by Haley Huff | June 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Earlier this week I visited Nick Gounaris office with my family. Upon arrival, I he was very anxious because i had never been in an attorneys office before. We went to the 20th floor of the building and was greeted by a very nice receptionist. Still anxious, we were then placed in a beautiful room wi...
Posted by Chelsea | June 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience!
I would like to share how seemless the process was when dealing with Nick Gounaris and his staff. I flew in town from Florida to help family resolve an issue. Not knowing we needed an attorney ahead of time we called nicks office on a Friday morning, spoke to Mallory who was extremely helpful by arr...
Posted by Ken | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Engineer
Nick Gounaris is a super talented attorney who got me results that I did not even think were possible! I was facing a third ovi within 10 years. My mandatory minimum sentence was 60 days in jail. He got me a verdict that included no jail time and I was able to get the help I needed to turn my life ...
Posted by Aaron | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Would definitely recommend
Mr. Gounaris was very professional and took the time to get to know me and my case. I was extremely nervous when I went to see him but left feeling confident and cared for. The day of my case he took care of everything again putting me at ease. I would definitely recommend Mr. Gounaris to anyone who...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gounaris is very knowledgeable on several areas of the law"
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Experience
Honors
2012
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers 2012, Super Lawyers
2011
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers 2011, Super Lawyers
2009
Volunteer Lawyers Project Recognition, Dayton Bar Association
1997
Appointed Counsel Award, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
Work Experience
2004 - 2008
Acting Judge, Dayton Municipal Court
2002 - 2008
Acting Magistrate, Dayton Municipal Court
2002 - 2004
Acting Magistrate, Vandalia Municipal Court
2002 - 2002
Substitute Prosecutor, Kettering Municipal Court
Associations
1995 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1995 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2006
Federal Bar AssociationPresident - Dayton Chapter
2002 - 2004
Dayton Bar Association - Congeniality CommitteeChair
1996 - 1998
Greene County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Ohio v. Van R. Wilson
Overturned Decision
Cikraki v. Vickers et. al
Case Dismissed
State of Ohio v Olvera
Not Guilty
Michael Evans v USA Boxing and the United States Olympic Committee
Evans reinstated to the United States Boxing team
Education
1994
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
UDSL Fall 2012 Orientation
What Can You Do with a JD?
2011
Montgomery County DR Luncheon
Marketing Strategies for Lawyers
2010
Miami University FIJI's
Knowing Your Legal Rights
2009
Miami University FIJI's
Knowing Your Legal Rights
2009
Dui Defense
DUI Defense
1999
Ringside At Rotary
Athletes and the Law
Publications
2010
GA Firm.com Publications
What to do If You're Pulled Over For A DUI
2010
WHIOTV.com
Facing a DUI? 4 Things You Need to Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is elbowing a stranger assault?
28 Dec 2011
Q&A
Can a federal inmate write a letter to a judge, requesting an update on the motion fora sentence reduction while in prison.
26 Dec 2011
Q&A
In my chapter13 status it says T-NPOC.. Whats that mean?
09 Oct 2010