Practice Areas
- Workers’ Compensation
Our firm employs senior Ohio State Bar Association Specialists in Workers’ Compensation with wide-ranging experience in employment related issues. From the firm’s offices in Mansfield, Lima and Toledo, our attorneys regularly represent clients at Industrial Commission hearings throughout the state of Ohio. We and our seasoned staff are constantly in communication with the Bureau of Compensation claims representatives, third party administrators, medical care organizations, human resource personnel and medical service providers to ensure our client’s interests are protected. Our mission is to relieve our client’s of their worries and leg work in processing and managing claims, while doing whatever is necessary and permissible under the law to protect their interests.
- Employment Law
The attorneys of Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis, Co., L.P.A. are experienced in many aspects of employment law and are committed to aggressively representing their client’s interests. We regularly provide representation at administrative hearings and court proceedings involving issues of unemployment (Department of Jobs and Family Services), discrimination (EEOC, Ohio Civil Rights Commission), environmental concerns (Ohio and Federal EPA), labor arbitrations, workers’ compensation (BWC, Industrial Commission), collective bargaining, insurance contractual issues, intentional tort, and workplace safety (OSHA).
- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
At the law office of Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis, Co., L.P.A., our attorneys represent individuals who suffer personal injury or wrongful death. We fight for your right to an award in a court of law or a settlement outside of personal injury litigation. We have been providing aggressive representation for over 60 years. We bring all of our resources to bear on each case we handle. Our experienced personal injury attorneys work together with our paralegals, private investigators, nurse consultants, liability expert witnesses and medical experts to maximize the recovery in every case we handle.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys represent our clients in personal injury cases involving:- Car & Truck Accidents
- Criminal Assaults
- Dangerous or Defective Products
- Premises Liability
- Slips and Falls
- Work-Related Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- General Liability Defense:
Our staff has extensive experience in handling all types of general liability defense cases. With subject matters ranging from automobile accidents to slip and falls to intentional torts to product liability. We pride ourselves with being knowledgeable and effective in such matters, recognizing the goals and desires of our clients.
- Product Liability:
Our representation is not limited to a type of product category. We are a firm experienced with self-insured businesses, manufacturers and insurance companies. Our firm is prepared to defend their products in both state and federal proceedings.
- Estate Planning/Wills
Thought about estate planning? Not sure what to do? Concerned an attorney will be condescending and talk over your head? Estate planning does not have to be complicated or expensive. There are numerous steps you can take for a very nominal fee that can help avoid probate and decrease taxes. At Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis, Co., L.P.A., we have the knowledge and experience to help resolve the problems presented by both large and moderate estates, utilizing Wills, Trusts, Transfer on Death Property and Survivorship Property. Let us show you how effective estate planning does not have to be expensive and complicated.
- Criminal
If you are charged with any type of crime – from a traffic offense to the most serious felony – you can get results from Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis, Co., L.P.A. Our firm has an aggressive criminal attorney with substantial felony jury trial experience and a background as a former prosecutor. Our attorney will guide you through the criminal justice system, providing you with the information and representation that you need to get the best results possible.
- Domestic Relations
Problems from within the family can be the most emotionally taxing situation that a person faces. If you are contemplating filing for divorce or dissolution, contact our qualified domestic relations attorneys who can help you understand your rights and pursue a favorable, fair resolution.
- Social Security Disability
If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been rejected, our attorneys will help you win your appeal. Whatever your disability, our qualified staff will obtain the medical records to make the arguments necessary to maximize your claim. Further, you don’t have to pay the attorney’s fee unless and until he wins your case.
- Bankruptcy
If you are drowning in a sea of debt and are considering bankruptcy as a possible solution, call our law offices for a free debt consultation. We will help you decide whether Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is right for you. We make sure that you can keep your house, car and other important property while discharging unwanted debts from credit cards, repossession, foreclosure, medical expenses and more.
• Construction Litigation
Over the past forty (40) years, Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis Co., L.P.A.
has represented owners, general contractors, sub-constructors, bonding companies and
insurance companies in a wide variety of construction matters, including
contract/document drafting and interpretation, payment disputes and construction
litigation. Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis has represented its clients in
construction matters throughout Ohio in both state and federal courts. Baran, Piper,
Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis can not only provide the legal services necessary to
protect its clients’ interests, but also can recommend a wide variety of
architectural, engineering and geo-technical experts to analyze and address those issues
which require such construction related expertise.