In 2009, a Dayton resident was convicted in federal court of violating federal drug trafficking laws.  He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.  After all of his direct appeals were unsuccessful, Mr. Justice was appointed to represent him to pursue relief...

Many people start out in an apartment when they first begin living on their own. It can seem exciting at first, especially as a young person feels accomplished and hopeful at starting his or her own life. Of course, as the years go by, apartment living can start to...

Running a business involves going over numerous minute details. Some Ohio business owners may feel that some of the aspects of running a company are tedious, but they likely also know that even the most minor detail could have major effects on their business. As a...

When the time came that you realized you could no longer be married to your spouse, it may have hit you like a ton of bricks, or it may have been a calm revelation. Whatever the case, once you understood that your relationship was heading for divorce, you likely...

It is common for people in Ohio and elsewhere to consider having joint property. It may make sense for married couples or for individuals who otherwise want to equally share the property. Joint ownership can be beneficial when it comes to estate planning because it...

Some life events can come out of nowhere, and others people can see coming for some time. For many Ohio residents, coming to the decision to divorce can happen either way. Some people may feel like a spouse sprang the news unexpectedly, and others may have known for a...

When you own a business, you need to be thinking about the future. The truth is that one day you are going to want to retire; you need to know who is going to take over when that time comes. If you have partners, you need to plan for anything that may happen. One...