Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Middleburg Heights, OH

Honors and Awards:

• Recognized by the Global Directory of Who's Who as a Top Lawyer Under 40 in Family Law (Ohio)., Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who, 2015
• Recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as one of the nation's top one percent of attorneys., Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
• Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer (Ohio)., Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2014
• Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyers., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014
• Inducted into the Order of the Barristers, University of Texas (Austin) School of Law, 2006
• Inducted into the William Howard Taft Chapter (Ohio Northern University)., American Inns of Court, 2006
• Selected for inclusion within the 24th edition of "Who's Who: American Law Students", Inclusion w/i 24th ed., Who's Who: American Law Students, 2005
• Recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers in their 2013 - 2018 (6 years) Ohio editions; Family Law, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
• Recognized by the National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Attorney Under 40 (Ohio) for years 2014-2017 (4 years)., Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
• Recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 in Family Law (Ohio) for years 2014-2018 (5 years)., Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
• Recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys with their annual 10 Best Attorneys/Client Satisfaction Award (Ohio) for years 2014-2018., 10 Best/Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
• Recognized by the National Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer Family Law (Ohio) for years 2015-2017., Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocates
• Received Avvo's client choice award for years 2012 and 2013., Client's Choice Award, Avvo
• Superb Rating (10/10) by Avvo.com (2014-Present)., Rated 10.0, Avvo
• Rated/recognized as "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell (Lexis-Nexis). (2013 - Present)., AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Mediation Training - Certificate of Completion; Received by the Ohio Supreme Court., 2014
• Basic Collaborative Divorce Training - Certificate of Completion; Received by the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. , 2013
• Admission to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2007
• Green Certified by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association [sole pratctiioner, firm certified; 2013 - Present (bi-annually)].
• Guardian ad Litem, Certified by the State of Ohio, Practicing as a GAL in Cuyahoga, Medina, and Lorain counties (2010 - Present)

Bar/Professional Activity:

• The National Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2014
• Executive Committe, National Advocates 2015-Present
• American Inns of Court, William Howard Taft Chapter (Selection process required; lifetime appointment)
• Ohio State Bar Association, 2003 - Present
• American Bar Association, 2003 - Present
• Parma Bar Association, 2006 - Present
• Medina Bar Association, 2009 - Present
• Serbian Bar Association of America, 2010 - Present
• Lorain County Bar Association, 2010 - Present
• Cleveland Metro Bar Association (Family Law Section), 2011 - Present
• Center for Principled Family Advocacy, 2012 - Present
• Vice President, Ohio Northern University Alumni Club (Cleveland Chapter), 2010 - Present
• Southwest Bar Association, 2011 - Present

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Southwest General Health Center – Ambassador Committee (2015 – Present), 2015
• Member at Large, Woodside Crossing Board of Directors, 2012
• Volunteer Camp Advisor (Cabin Big Buddy). Camp Erin/Cornerstone of Hope, 2009 - 2011.
• Volunteer Magistrate, Strongsville Juvenile Diversion Program, 2012 - Present
• Board of Directors Candidate, American Mock Trial Association, 2010 - 2012
• Advisor, Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Mock Trial, 2006 - Present

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Aided in the authoring, editing, preparation and organization of the American Mock Trial Association's 2011-12 case problem.  , Co-author (Committee), State v. Dawson, American Mock Trial Association, 2012
• Provided a guest lecture on Evidentiary Rules to the Case Western Reserve University Mock Trial Program (2010)., Guest Lecturer, Evidentiary Rules, Case Western Reserve University, Mock Trial Program, 2010
• Provided a guest lecture on Trial Preparation to the Case Western Reserve University Mock Trial Program (2009)., Guest Lecturer, Trial Preparation, Case Western Reserve University Mock Trial Program, 2009

Verdicts and Settlements:

• Nancy Lowrie & Assocs., LLC v. Ornowski (In re Krueger), 2014-Ohio-3718, 2014
• Nancy Lowrie & Assoc., LLC v. Ornowski, 2013 Ohio Misc. LEXIS 69, 2013
• Sherrill v. Knight, 2013-Ohio-3665, 2013
• Brooklyn v. Kaczor, 8th Dist. No. 98816, 2013-Ohio-2901, 2013
• Kaletta v. Kaletta, 8th Dist. No. 98821, 2013-Ohio-1667
• Kline v. Kline, 8th Dist. No. 96734, 2012-Ohio-479
• Brokaw v. Brokaw, 8th Dist. No. 97477, 2012-Ohio-2630
• Brokaw v. Brokaw, 8th Dist. No. 92729, 2010-Ohio-1053
• Carpenter v. Carpenter, 9th Dist. No. 10CA0044-M, 2011-Ohio-2321
• In re Guardianship of Poulos, 8th Dist. No. 96366, 2011-Ohio-6472

Representative Clients:

• The Little Lotus Shop
• Rusch Solutions
• the Balanced Living Center, LLC

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Minor in Criminal Justice, Certification in Pre-Law, Mock Trial, Phi Kappa Theta, Varsity Football, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, 2003
• J.D., Student Bar Association, Sports Law Society (President), Chief Justice - Moot Court, Order of the Barristers, Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio