Advice

New OVI Penalties Under Ohio’s Annie’s Law

Annie’s law was enacted in Ohio and went into effect April 6, 2017.  It was named after Annie Rooney, an attorney from Chillicothe, Ohio, who was hit and killed on July 4, 2013, by a driver who was a multiple OVI offender and whose blood alcohol level was more than[…]

Ohio Courtroom Attire

I am often asked what is the proper Ohio courtroom attire.  Lawyers have a clear rule: male lawyers wear a minimum of a jacket and tie and usually a suit and tie; female lawyers wear a suit or other professional attire.  If you see an attorney wearing anything else, you[…]

Dressing For Court

Dressing for court is important.  Lawyers have a clear rule: male lawyers wear a minimum of a jacket and tie and usually a suit and tie; female lawyers wear a suit or other professional attire.  If you see an attorney wearing anything else, you will usually hear the attorney apologize[…]