Congratulations Zashin & Rich's Labor and Employment Groups for receiving a National 1st Tier ranking for 3 practice areas in Cleveland and another in Columbus for 2020, and for being included year after year in both the Cleveland and Columbus Regions by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms".
Family Law
Congratulations Zashin & Rich Family Law Attorneys for receiving a 1st Tier ranking in Cleveland, Ohio by U.S.News – Best Lawyers® again for 2020! Our attorneys have attained more "certified specialist designations" for their expertise in Family Law, more Super Lawyer and Rising Star designations, and more Best Lawyer designations than any Family Law practice in Cleveland and Ohio.
International Family Law
Zashin & Rich handles international family law issues, including HAGUE CONVENTION, international child abduction, and relocation, and divorce and parenting issues specific to particular religious faiths (both local and international). When faced with an international matter it is imperative to hire counsel well-versed in this nuanced and intricate area of domestic relations.
Zashin & Rich keeps you up to date on the latest matters in family law, from divorce and dissolution to property division to international custody disputes. Latest News
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Meet Our Attorneys
Zashin & Rich represents individuals in domestic relations law and employers in employment, labor and workers' compensation law. Congratulations to our attorneys selected as 2021 Best Lawyers:
George Crisci, Jon Dileno, Deanna DiPetta, Jonathan Downes, Amy Keating, Drew Piersall, David Posner, Christopher Reynolds,
Jonathan Rich, Jeffrey Wedel, Kyleigh Weinfurtner, Andrew Zashin, and Stephen Zashin.
Attorney
Scott Coghlan
Attorney at Law
Scott Coghlan joined Zashin & Rich in 2010. Scott chairs the firm's Workers' Compensation Group.
Scott H. DeHart joined Zashin & Rich in 2017. Scott represents public and private sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, with experience in HR management.
Jon M. Dileno joined Zashin & Rich in 2007. Jon represents employers in the full spectrum of labor and employment matters in both the public and private sector.
Deanna L. DiPetta joined Zashin & Rich in 2000. She has over 25 years of experience in divorce and dissolution, custody and visitation litigation, and adoption.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law
Jonathan has over 30 years of experience in practicing labor and employment law in Ohio. He represents cities, townships, counties, school districts, and public officials state wide.
Lauren M. Drabic joined Zashin & Rich in 2018. Lauren’s practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment law, with experience litigating cases in federal court in Washington, D.C.
Robert M. Fertel joined Zashin & Rich in 1998. Bob's primary practice areas are domestic relations, employment, complex civil litigation and appellate advocacy.
David Frantz joined Zashin & Rich in 2013. David is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups, and his practice encompasses all areas of private and public sector labor and employment related issues.
Victoria A. Glowacki joined Zashin & Rich in 2006. Victoria's practice encompasses all aspects of divorce, dissolution, property division, child and spousal support, and parental rights and responsibilities.
Jennifer M. Hanes joined Zashin & Rich in 2018. Her practice focuses on divorce, dissolution, post-decree matters, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity actions, child support and adoption.
Tiffany S. Henderson joined Zashin & Rich in 2019 and is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups. Her practice encompasses all areas of labor and employment related issues.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law
Michele L. Jakubs joined Zashin & Rich in 2001. Her practice areas include labor relations, equal employment opportunity, employment discrimination and all employment related torts.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law
Lisa A. Kainec joined Zashin & Rich in 2015. She provides practical strategies for proactive workforce management as well as vigorous defense of employee claims and litigation.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
Amy M. Keating joined Zashin & Rich in 2012. She practices all areas of divorce, dissolution, property division, child and spousal support, and parental rights and responsibilities.
Helena Oroz rejoined Zashin & Rich in 2012. Her practice with the firm's Employment and Labor Groups encompasses all aspects of general workplace counseling, compliance, and employment litigation defense.
Ami J. Patel joined Zashin & Rich in 2011. Ami is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups and her practice focuses on private and public sector labor relations and employment issues.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
Christopher R. Reynolds joined Z&R in 2007. He practices all aspects of divorce, dissolution, child support, spousal support, property division, and parental rights and responsibilities.
Jonathan A. Rich joined Zashin & Rich in 1993. His practice encompasses all aspects of divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, and child support matters.
Lawrence J. Rich is Of Counsel to Zashin & Rich. Larry co-founded the firm in 1981. He practices in a variety of areas of law, with primary focuses on domestic relations, real estate and business law.
Ryan C. Spitzer joined Zashin & Rich in the Columbus office in 2019. His practice encompasses all areas of public and private sector labor and employment law.
David R. Vance joined Zashin & Rich in 2008. David is a member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups and can counsel you through your public and private employment related issues.
Patrick Watts joined Zashin & Rich in 2007. An Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Patrick counsels publicly traded, private sector and public sector employers.
Jeffrey J. Wedel joined Zashin & Rich in 2016. A member of the firm's Employment and Labor Groups, his practice focuses on litigation with extensive trial experience, having tried more than 100 civil and criminal cases.
Kyleigh A. Weinfurtner joined Zashin & Rich in 2018. She practices all areas of family law, and was named as a Best Lawyer in 2018, making her one of the youngest lawyers to receive the accolade.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
Andrew A. Zashin is co-managing partner of the firm and head of the firm's Domestic Relations Group. He was named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2013 in Family Law, Cleveland, Ohio.
Attorney, OSBA Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law
Stephen S. Zashin is co-managing partner of the firm and head of the Employment and Labor Groups. His practice includes all aspects of employment and labor law.