Practice Areas

Litigation

We represent clients in a broad range of litigation matters. RKPT’s dedicated team of attorneys brings personalized attention and depth of knowledge to each and every matter we handle, whether representing a small business in a contract dispute, pr… Read More
Attorneys: Michael A. Galasso, Barry A. Spaeth, Jarrod M. Mohler, Richard O. Hamilton, Jr., Zachary D. Prendergast, Cory D. Britt, Adam J. Turer, Matthew C. Curran

Commercial Litigation

RKPT represents businesses across diverse industries, including construction, real estate, and manufacturing. We routinely handle claims involving contract disputes, workmanship issues, lien claims, commercial lease disputes, and payment disputes and… Read More
Attorneys: Michael A. Galasso, Barry A. Spaeth, Jarrod M. Mohler, Richard O. Hamilton, Jr., Zachary D. Prendergast, Matthew C. Curran

Creditor's Rights

Since our founding in 1965, RKPT has provided aggressive legal representation for creditors across a wide range of industries. Our experienced creditor’s rights lawyers are regularly called upon to represent banks, credit unions, court-appointed re… Read More
Attorneys: Michael A. Galasso, Zachary D. Prendergast, Adam J. Turer

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

At RKPT, our personal injury lawyers assist people who have been seriously and catastrophically injured by helping them secure the financial compensation that they deserve. Our lawyers provide assistance with a wide variety of personal injury cases,… Read More
Attorneys: Jarrod M. Mohler, Michael A. Galasso, Cory D. Britt, Matthew C. Curran, Andrew J. Trice

Employment Litigation

We represent employers and employees in a wide range of claims and disputes concerning employment matters in state and federal courts, before state and federal administrative agencies, and in arbitration proceedings. Our experienced employment litiga… Read More
Attorneys: Michael A. Galasso, Jarrod M. Mohler, Adam J. Turer

Divorce and Family Law

At RKPT our Divorce and Family Lawyer teams help clients navigate the often emotional legal proceedings that revolve around domestic relations matters. We have a deep understanding of how difficult and stressful these times can be and we are dedicate… Read More
Attorneys: Thomas M. Gaier, Barry A. Spaeth

Ohio Grandparents Visitation and Custody Rights

In general, parents have almost total authority over who can spend time with their children. However, Ohio law allows courts to award grandparents visitation and custody rights in certain limited circumstances. The issue of grandparent’s rights typ… Read More

Adoption

Adopting a child is a wonderful option for both traditional and non-traditional families. It can also be a very challenging process, filled with red tape and legal restrictions. At RKPT, our adoption attorney has extensive experience guiding our clie… Read More

Child Custody

Child custody disputes can involve some of the fiercest battles in a divorce. Disagreements often break out over which parent the children will live with and how much time and responsibility the other parent is entitled to. These responsibilities and… Read More

Child Support

Although child support in Ohio is calculated based on an income shares approach, and the use of guidelines, extenuating circumstances often exist that may make a guideline award of child support unreasonable or unfair. There also exists in Ohio a reb… Read More

Dissolution

A dissolution is a non-adversarial process where both spouses jointly ask the court to end their marriage. The spouses present their written agreements to the court, along with a petition asking the court to dissolve their marriage. The agreement mus… Read More

Ohio Divorce Lawyer

The financial and emotional aspects of ending a marriage can be overwhelming for you, your spouse, and your children. If you are considering divorce, contact a Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker Divorce Lawyer. You will need to answer questions a… Read More

Post-Decree Modification

In many cases, divorce marks the permanent end of a relationship. However, when minor children are involved, or when an order for spousal support has been issued, a relationship between the spouses can continue long after the final decree. Issues cal… Read More

Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into by a couple preparing for marriage. These agreements address property issues such as income, assets and liabilities that may arise in the event of divorce or death. The prenuptial agreement may also p… Read More

Property and Debt Division

If you are divorcing, you may be wondering who should receive the house, the car, the business and other property. Division of marital property involves careful planning and consideration of your financial situation. Effective legal representation ca… Read More

Alimony / Spousal Support Orders

Spousal support, sometimes known as alimony or spousal maintenance, is a payment made by one spouse to another during and after a divorce. Spousal support is often awarded when there is an income disparity between spouses or when one spouse was the p… Read More

Unmarried Parents, Paternity and Child Custody

Under the current law in Ohio and Kentucky, the biological mother of a minor child born outside of wedlock is the default legal custodian. Biological unmarried fathers have no initial rights to custody or parenting time, but merely the ability to pur… Read More

Real Estate

For over half a century, RKPT’s real estate lawyer team has represented clients in commercial and residential real estate matters. Our clients rely on us for our responsiveness, attention to detail and experience, all of which allow us to antic… Read More
Attorneys: Fredric J. Robbins, Jack L. Tucker, Thomas M. Gaier, Elizabeth Slone DeHaan, Barry A. Spaeth, Michael R. Yeazell, Jacob G. Samad, Richard O. Hamilton, Jr., Zachary D. Prendergast, Adam J. Turer, Megan L. Ebenschweiger Schultz

Business Contracts and Leases

Many business owners are under the mistaken belief that business contracts and commercial leases are similar to personal contracts or residential leases. But commercial contracts are much more complicated than those on the personal or residential sid… Read More

Safe Title Agency

Title Services: Safe Title’s highly experienced staff excels at making complicated transactions easy for our clients. Our title services include: Title Search and Review Safe Title Agency will do a comprehensive review of public real estate records… Read More
Attorneys: Jack L. Tucker, Michael R. Yeazell

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Review

Residential and commercial real estate transactions are complicated and often include constantly changing dates, terms, and conditions. An experienced real estate attorney can track these changes and handle contract negotiation, drafting, and reviewi… Read More

Commercial Loan Transactions

Commercial loan transactions have long been a cornerstone of RKPT’s practice. Our commercial lending lawyers regularly work with borrowers and local, regional, and national lenders to document and perfect secured transactions such as mortgage loans… Read More

Personal Planning

RKPT’s Personal Planning practice encompasses a wide range of services, from preparing estate planning documents for individuals and families, to succession planning for businesses, protection of assets, estate and trust administration, and establi… Read More
Attorneys: Fredric J. Robbins, Mark C. Patterson, Jack L. Tucker, Thomas M. Gaier, William D. Sherman, Elizabeth Slone DeHaan, Esther M. Norton, Barry A. Spaeth, Michael R. Yeazell, Jacob G. Samad, Megan L. Ebenschweiger Schultz, Matthew L. Klein

Elder Law

“Elder law” is a broad practice area that encompasses legal issues impacting older adults. It can include such diverse areas as: Estate planning and administration Financial planning Healthcare decisions Asset protection strategies Eligibility fo… Read More
Attorneys: Matthew L. Klein, Esther M. Norton, Brenon R. Russell

Estate Planning

RKPT attorneys have decades of experience advising clients on their estate planning needs. After a thorough consultation to determine your goals and needs, an estate planning attorney will create a customized estate plan to help you and your family m… Read More
Attorneys: Mark C. Patterson, Fredric J. Robbins, Thomas M. Gaier, Barry A. Spaeth, William D. Sherman, Elizabeth Slone DeHaan, Michael R. Yeazell, Jacob G. Samad, Esther M. Norton, Megan L. Ebenschweiger Schultz, Matthew L. Klein, Andrew J. Trice

Guardianships and Conservatorships

If a loved one is no longer able to make decisions for themselves, they made need someone to assist them through a guardianship or conservatorship. By establishing a guardianship or conservatorship, you can assist your loved one in making financial,… Read More

Protection of Assets

At RKPT, our asset protection lawyers have extensive experience helping our clients preserve wealth, protect their assets, and pass on a financial legacy to future generations. In many cases, estate planning and asset protection go hand in hand as we… Read More

Trust and Estate Administration

The trust and estate administration attorneys at RKPT guide family members, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, and estate executors and administrators through the process of distributing a deceased person’s assets after a loved one dies. Probate estat… Read More
Attorneys: William D. Sherman, Jacob G. Samad, Esther M. Norton

Business and Corporate Law

RKPT's Business and Corporate practice group helps business owners and executives to plan for and address the various issues they face in forming, operating and growing their businesses. We represent entrepreneurs and businesses of all types and siz… Read More
Attorneys: Fredric J. Robbins, Mark C. Patterson, Jack L. Tucker, Thomas M. Gaier, William D. Sherman, Elizabeth Slone DeHaan, Esther M. Norton, Barry A. Spaeth, Michael R. Yeazell, Jacob G. Samad, Richard O. Hamilton, Jr., Zachary D. Prendergast, Megan L. Ebenschweiger Schultz, Matthew L. Klein

Business Representation and Transactions

At RKPT, our corporate lawyers help businesses navigate complex legal issues surrounding business law, including: Choosing the correct business entity Drafting contracts to clarify the relationships between business owners, investors, and employees N… Read More
Attorneys: Matthew L. Klein

Emerging Companies

At RKPT, our business and corporate lawyers have extensive experience representing emerging companies and new business owners across all phases of the start-up process. We regularly advise and represent entrepreneurs and investors. We strive to becom… Read More

Employment and Labor Law

RKPT attorneys provide legal services across a spectrum of employment and labor issues to employers of all sizes. We advise clients on the ever-changing workplace laws and ensure compliance by regularly reviewing and updating policies and training in… Read More
Attorneys: Jarrod M. Mohler