John E Stillpass, Attorneys at Law

Our firm believes in providing personalized, professional and innovative services to our clients from our conveniently located suburban offices.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Ohio and has no record of discipline from the Ohio bar association.*

Firm Overview

John E. Stillpass, Attorneys at Law, is a small private general practice office. Our attorneys have over seventy years' combined experience. The areas of practice include: Defense work for criminal, traffic, and OVI/DUI cases; representation of consumers under the applicable consumer protection laws including actions for violations of Ohio's Lemon Law, breach of warranty, fraud; bankruptcy, defense of foreclosure actions, and violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act; representing small business owners with contracts, contract disputes, corporate filings; representation in real estate matters, and; assistance with wills, trusts, estates, and probate matters.

Main Office

Main
4901 Hunt Road
Suite 103
Cincinnati OH 45242

Phone

(513) 936-0800

Fax

(513) 794-8800

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Nominal initial consultation fee and may be waived under certain circumstances.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

The type of fee charged depends upon the legal service offered as some legal dispute will include fee shifting provisions wherein you may seek to have the other party pay your fees, some matters can be handled on a flat-fee basis, some can handled on a contingency basis and for some there is an hourly rate.

Hourly Rates

Discuss with attorney handling

Office Information

Office Hours

By appointment.

In case of emergency, you can leave a message and it will forward to the attorney's cell phone.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and financial restructuring are ways in which you can get a fresh start if you are experiencing financial problems because of your credit card debt, medical debt, or some unforeseen financial difficulty.

At John E. Stillpass, Attorneys at Law, all attorneys work hands-on with each client. Unlike many firms, where you will often only meet with a paralegal and not your attorney, we strive to provide our clients with direct contact.

Criminal Defense

We believe that all individuals are entitled to an attorney diligently advocating on your behalf, should you find yourself in a situation wherein you are at risk of incarceration.

John E. Stillpass, Attorneys at Law, have attorneys who have experience with both felony and misdemeanor courts. Since even low level criminal charges may potential result in the loss of other freedoms, such as driving privileges and/or the right to bear arms, it is important to have someone in your corner fighting for your freedoms.

Traffic Tickets

Traffic tickets can include, but are not limited to, OVI arrests, reckless operation charges, speeding charges, driving under suspension, etc.

Are you aware that points on your driving record can result in higher insurance rates? Can potentially result in the loss of driving privileges? We have assisted countless individuals in fighting OVI charges, in fighting point suspensions and/or in trying to avoid additional points on your driving record.

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Each attorney in the office has had significant experience in the areas of law that the office practices in, and has found both personal and professional fulfillment with their specialities.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

While it is certainly important and desirable for a client to familiarize him or herself with any legal matters in which he or she is involved, it is also our role as their advisor to assist in this process, answer all questions he or she may have, and keep the client both educated and up-to-date on their case.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Since any statements, verbal or written, made by a party may be later used against that individual in a subsequent hearing; it is preferable to have documents reviewed by legal counsel. In addition, my review may assure that important issues are not overlooked.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I do not believe that an individual involved in a criminal matter should represent themselves and I would be reluctant to "coach" such a person. However, I have provided legal consultation to individuals representing themselves in civil matters.

Ronna Lucas

Associate with John E. Stillpass, Attorneys at Law since 2006 until present.

Of-counsel: KROHN & MOSS, LTD., firm in Chicago, Illinois specializing in consumer protection and representing consumers against major manufacturers, dealers, and sellers of consumer goods. May 2005 to May 2009

Associate: KROHN & MOSS, LTD., February 2000 to May 2005

In-house Counsel: WARRIOR INSURANCE GROUP, Chicago, Illinois. Represented insurance company in defense of bad faith lawsuits. February 1999 to February 2000

Ronna Lucas' work experiences as an assistant prosecutor and litigator have allowed her to be extremely comfortable in a courtroom setting, to advocate vigorously for her clients, and to think on her feet. Ronna offers individualized counseling and to find creative and satisfying resolutions to conflicts.

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Example cases

1. Deeter v. Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, 2005 WL940902 (Ohio App.2 Dist) 2005-Ohio-1931 = case involved a defective motorcycle that was out of service for 30 or more days within the owners first year and prior to 18,000 miles of use for a serious safety defect. I filed a MSJ against Yamaha that was granted, Yamaha appealed and lost. Consumer was granted a buyback and attorneys fees.

2. Yantek v. Coach Builders Limited, Hamilton County Court of Appeals 1st Dist. Case No. C080112 - client purchased a Cadillac that was converted to a convertible by the Defendant. Large amounts of water leaked into the vehicle. Consumer sued for breach of warranty. A jury entered a verdict on behalf of Mr.Yantek. Coach Builders filed an appeal and lost. Consumer awarded money for the diminution in value of the vehicle and attorneys fees.

License

Bar Number: 0063304
Ohio , 1994

Education

Capital University Law School
Juris Doctorate , 1994
Columbus, OH
Moot Court Board Associate Justice 1992-1994
University Of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts , 1990
Cincinnati, OH
Capital University Law School
Juris Doctorate , 1994
Columbus, OH
Moot Court Board Associate Justice 1992-1994
University Of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts , 1990
Cincinnati, OH

Erik Laursen

Attorney Erik W. Laursen practices in the area of bankruptcy, litigation, civil rights abuses, and consumer protection.

He views bankruptcy as a way to get a fresh start if you are experiencing financial problems because of you credit card debt, medical debt, or some unforeseen financial difficulty. He offers a free consultation to determine whether bankruptcy could be the right choice for you to get a fresh start. In it, he will assess your financial situation, explain the various choices you may have for bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, or Chapter 12), and address your questions and concerns about bankruptcy.

License

Bar Number: 0079345
Ohio , 2005

Education

University of Cincinnati, College of Law
J.D. , 2005
Law Review, Articles Editor.
University of Cincinnati, College of Law
J.D. , 2005
Law Review, Articles Editor.

Carolyn Betts

License

Bar Number: 029077
Ohio , 1984

Education

Northern Kentucky University
J.D. , 1984
Published Law Review article contributor on tax effects of interest free loans.
Northern Kentucky University
J.D. , 1984
Published Law Review article contributor on tax effects of interest free loans.

John E. Stillpass

John E. Stillpass has provided legal services to individuals and business clients for over 20 years.

Types of businesses represented and advised have included new and used car dealerships, repair facilities, trucking lines, shipping lines, railroads, real estate developers, real estate investors, nursing homes and health care facilities, professional practices (including physicians, architects, engineers, and lawyers), warehousing and distribution, marine terminal, equipment leasing, construction, commodities, sales representatives, financing, technology and manufacturing.

Utilizing a business background, John E. Stillpass has provided commercial clients with representation in the areas of business formation and planning, purchases and sales of businesses, collections, bankruptcies, contracts and commercial transactions, financing transactions, real estate purchases, sales and financing, appropriations, leasing, administrative proceedings, zoning and land use regulation, employment and employee benefit issues, transnational legal issues, and litigation of commercial disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

He has provided services and advice to individual clients in the areas of real estate sales and financing, estate planning, probate proceedings, personal injury, consumer matters, and other personal matters.

John E. Stillpass has lectured to automobile dealers on legal matters concerning business entities, employment issues, consumer issues, collections and financing. He has also presented seminars to lawyers and real estate professionals on matters of real estate law. He has taught architectural students on the legal topics of practice formation, contract issues, and risk avoidance.

MEMBERSHIPS:
Cincinnati Bar Association (Member: Bankruptcy Committee, 1988 - 1992; Common Pleas Court Committee; Board of Realtors Liaison Committee; Vice Chair, Solo Practitioners/Small Firm Committee, 2006-); Palm Beach County Florida Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; The Florida Bar.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:
GFR Leasing Corporation; Klein Motor Co.; Friendly Auto Sales Inc.; Auto Dealers Acceptance Corp.; The Fulton Railroad Co.; Selden Mast Inc.; SASS Realty Corp.; Ohio Corporate Services, Inc.; Peck Film Corp.

License

Bar Number: 0006993
Ohio , 1981
Bar Number: 341509
Florida , 1982

Education

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance & Commerce
B.S.E. , 1978
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. , 1981
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance & Commerce
B.S.E. , 1978
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. , 1981

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