In uncontested divorce action, client (wife) awarded custody of all five children and entirety of her pension by Court in termination of seventeen (17) year marriage.
Child Support
When family law issues arise, such as, the termination of a marriage through divorce or dissolution, or the post-decree issues of custody, visitation, child support, and medical bill responsibility, we understand the importance of these issues to our clients and the emotional turmoil it can cause on the family unit. At Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. we value the importance of the family unit even after the termination of a marriage, and will work to insure that your needs are addressed at a minimal cost, and to minimize the adversarial relationship.
Guardianship: In some cases, a guardianship is required for a person who is not medically or legally competent to manage their financial affairs, medical treatment or living arrangements, such as incompetent adults and persons under age 18. Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. provides legal representation to file and obtain guardianship through the Probate Court. We have also been appointed as legal guardian for those individuals that do not have an appropriate or convenient family member or friend to act as legal guardian. We can also assist a guardian that requires legal representation to obtain court approval to expend funds, file the inventory report and various other guardianship matters.
Spousal Support
Normally, the Court retains jurisdiction of certain issues regarding the minor children until they become adults through age or emancipation. Therefore, many times a divorced parent requires the assistance of an attorney to address changes that have occurred since the last court order regarding the minor children. At Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd., we have experience in all family law/divorce/dissolution issues and can assist the client to obtain a modification of the existing court order to a new court order that is in the best interest of the children. Our attorneys have experience obtaining custody for grandparents, enforcing unpaid child support orders or modifying child support due to a change in income or other circumstances, modifying custody or obtaining additional parenting time for a non-custodial parent, and other vital areas of family law. We also regularly file contempt actions for failure to pay child support or spousal support, for failure to pay medical or other debts, or for failure to otherwise comply with a court order. Our office locations are in Stark County (North Canton) and Wayne County (Orrville), but we also serve clients in surrounding counties such as Holmes County, Carroll County, Portage County, Summit County.
The attorneys at Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. are experienced and well-versed in a variety of lega l areas and can provide individuals and entities in Northeast Ohio area with prompt and professional advice for their specialized needs. Our areas of practice include, but are not limited to, business and corporate law, civil litigation, construction law, criminal law, divorce,dissolution and family law, elder law, estate planning, oil and gas law, personal injury, probate law, and real property law.
DUI/DWI
Whether you have been charged with a DUI/DWI, drug possession, drug trafficking, domestic violence, or other charges, Eckinger Law Offices can help you navigate the legal system. Our attorneys regularly represent those charged with crimes in Massillon Municipal Court, Canton Municipal Court and Wayne County Municipal Court.
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
The criminal justice system can be a difficult arena for any individual to deal with, especially if that person does not have the benefit of competent and thorough legal representation. At Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd., we are knowledgeable and experience in helping individuals who find themselves charged with a variety of crimes, from misdemeanors to felonies, in Stark County, Wayne County, and other surrounding counties.
While at Akron, Stephen was a member of the Akron Law Review for two years, first as an assistant editor and then as a member of the Law Review's editorial board as Managing Editor of the Akron Journal of Constitutional Law and Policy. During his stint as assistant editor, Stephen wrote an article entitled The Implied Covenants and Their Role in Ohio Oil and Gas Law, a comment which argued for the Supreme Court of Ohio to more clearly address issues surrounding covenants implicitly contained within Ohio oil and gas leases. In addition to his work with the Akron Law Review, Stephen was a three-time recipient of the F. Emerson Logee Memorial Law Scholarship, a two-time recipient of the Wayne Count Bar Association Scholarship, and also received Akron Law's Corporate Law Scholarship. During his time at Akron, Stephen began working at Eckinger Law Offices as a legal intern.
Business Formation
Business Disputes
Construction Contracts
Trade Secrets
Unfair Competition
Unlike other law firms, once we establish an attorney-client relationship with the employer, we will provide prompt and immediate advice on any employment or labor issue and you will receive a detailed monthly statement for the charges incurred. At Eckinger Law Offices we take pride in providing great value to our clients for the legal services rendered.
Our attorneys have experience in the litigation of civil matters in many areas, including breach of contract, negligence, employment discrimination, business disputes, probate litigation, workplace injury, and debt collection.
Employment Contract
Whether your business is large or small, a new business, or an existing business, you need the support of an experienced law firm for legal consultation. We can be of assistance whether you are buying or selling a business. Our attorneys regularly assist clients with due diligence prior to completion of mergers, acquisitions and purchases. Should your business need guidance with day-to-day issues–such as FMLA compliance, contract preparation and review, employment agreements, or other employment matters–the attorneys at Eckinger Law Office’s can provide the support and advice needed.
Employment Litigation
Business formation, succession planning, contracts, commercial and business litigation, buy-sell agreements, sale, acquisition and purchase of business, employment issues.
Representation of individuals, partners, LLCs, corporations, developers, contractors, buyers and sellers in regards to all aspects of real estate law, oil, gas & minerals law, landlord-tenant law and construction law.
Construction Litigation
Attorney Robert W. Eckinger has worked in the construction industry and holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. His background, education, training and experience in the construction industry allows him to understand the most complex of construction issues. Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. represents general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, fabricators, developers and owners in their construction and business issues.
Successfully obtained dismissal of construction client prior to trial in personal injury and products liability action brought by decedent’s estate in Federal Court.
Medicaid Planning
Last will, powers of attorney, living trusts, wealth management, medicaid planning, guardianships, elder law, asset protection planning, and probate of estates.
Disability Discrimination
Our attorneys have experience with litigation in numerous Ohio courts and have had a number of recent successes. As a brief example of our attorneys experience, in 2016 Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. represented a builder/seller of real property in a Stark County lawsuit. In that case, the buyer was seeking damages in excess of $180,000 and alleged fraudulent concealment, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and other claims. Our attorneys successfully obtained dismissal of the lawsuit against our clients prior to trial. That same year, our attorneys also obtained summary judgment on behalf of an employer in a disability discrimination lawsuit. Our attorneys have represented estates, trusts and beneficiaries in probate litigation. Eckinger Law has represented clients in multi million-dollar probate litigation involving claims of undue influence, lack of mental capacity and breach of fiduciary duties.
Proper estate planning can sometimes avoid this probate process. Please review the Area of Practice Section entitled Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning to learn more about how you can avoid the probate process.
Wills
Represented a beneficiary in a million dollar estate, contesting the Last Will and Trust upon grounds of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. After presentation of three (3) days of witness, were able to reach a mutually agreeable settlement with other family members.
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Probate
Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd. is a full service law firm established in 1995 with the goal of providing professional, personalized, and prompt legal representation. Since the law office's inception, our staff has been dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible results in the most cost effective and timely manner. We pride ourselves on always being available to consult with our clients regarding their legal matter, and responding quickly to all of their legal needs. Although the attorneys at Eckinger Law routinely handle matters in a wide-range of areas, they most frequently practice in the areas of business/corporate law, construction law, general civil litigation, divorce and family law, estate and succession planning, and probate law.
You may have a legal cause of action against another party in which you need to assert your legal rights in a court of law. At Eckinger Law Offices, Ltd., we have experience in the litigation of civil matters in many areas of law, such as breach of contract, unjust enrichment, negligence, employment discrimination, will contests and other probate-related lawsuits, interference with inheritance, workplace injury, shareholder disputes, debt collection, etc. We will thoroughly analyze the facts of your case, your rights and responsibilities under the law, and potential defenses to litigation.