Our skilled attorneys are well-known in the community for providing aggressive advocacy, trustworthy counsel and cost-effective solutions to resolve any legal matter. Whether you are an individual who needs help with a civil matter, a business entity that needs zealous advocacy in litigation or a governmental body in need of trustworthy legal counsel, the law office of Wiles & Richards in Willoughby is equipped to help.
We understand the diverse needs of our community because we have been serving it since 1966, and we have earned a reputation across Lake County and surrounding areas for providing personalized and aggressive legal counsel that suits the specific needs of our clients every time. Common types of personal injury claims include automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death cases, and defective product claims.
When you work with the attorneys at Wiles & Richards, you can rest assured knowing you are in the hands of a skilled, experienced legal team that can not only navigate the complexities of Ohio law and explain your options but also provide you with prompt, innovative responses that truly give you the highest degree of satisfaction and success.
We understand the diverse needs of our community because we have been serving it since 1966, and we have earned a reputation across Lake County and surrounding areas for providing personalized and aggressive legal counsel that suits the specific needs of our clients every time. Common types of personal injury claims include automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death cases, and defective product claims.
When you work with the attorneys at Wiles & Richards, you can rest assured knowing you are in the hands of a skilled, experienced legal team that can not only navigate the complexities of Ohio law and explain your options but also provide you with prompt, innovative responses that truly give you the highest degree of satisfaction and success.
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In 1960, Robert A. Clair invited John W. Wiles to join him in the practice of law in the City of Willoughby.
At the time, Clair had been practicing law for several years and both his father and brother were judges in Lake County.
In 1961, Clair and Wiles formed a partnership known as "Clair and Wiles" to engage in the general practice of law.
In the beginning, Clair worked primarily in representing private citizens with legal matters, while Wiles devoted his practice to insurance defense work.
The practice expanded rapidly over the next five years, with Daniel F. Richards joining the law firm as an associate attorney.
At the time, Clair had been practicing law for several years and both his father and brother were judges in Lake County.
In 1961, Clair and Wiles formed a partnership known as "Clair and Wiles" to engage in the general practice of law.
In the beginning, Clair worked primarily in representing private citizens with legal matters, while Wiles devoted his practice to insurance defense work.
The practice expanded rapidly over the next five years, with Daniel F. Richards joining the law firm as an associate attorney.
Michael C. Lucas joined Wiles and Richards as an associate in 1980, and became a parter in 1988.
He has considerable experience in the areas of civil law and litigation, with an emphasis in zoning, employment law, domestic relations, municipal and township law, real estate, probate, and personal injury.
He serves as legal counsel for numerous small businesses and provides counsel on a variety of general business organization and practice matters.
He has served as legal counsel on an appellate level on a wide variety of cases in these areas in Northeast Ohio.
He has considerable experience in the areas of civil law and litigation, with an emphasis in zoning, employment law, domestic relations, municipal and township law, real estate, probate, and personal injury.
He serves as legal counsel for numerous small businesses and provides counsel on a variety of general business organization and practice matters.
He has served as legal counsel on an appellate level on a wide variety of cases in these areas in Northeast Ohio.
Injuries can have a lasting psychological, physical and financial impact on a family.
From the moment the accident occurs, your life may be thrown off course for weeks, months or years afterward.
You may never be able to return to the same line of work again or your home and vehicle may need modifications in order for you to live comfortably.
At Wiles & Richards, we do our best to settle personal injury cases in Ohio as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
While many cases settle long before reaching a courtroom, sometimes litigation is inevitable.
From the moment the accident occurs, your life may be thrown off course for weeks, months or years afterward.
You may never be able to return to the same line of work again or your home and vehicle may need modifications in order for you to live comfortably.
At Wiles & Richards, we do our best to settle personal injury cases in Ohio as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
While many cases settle long before reaching a courtroom, sometimes litigation is inevitable.
At Wiles & Richards, we provide knowledgeable estate planning guidance that is personalized to each client's needs.
Our legal team is proud to advocate for residents of Ohio in matters such as simple wills, living wills, powers of attorney and Medicaid planning.
We will take the time necessary to understand your situation and goals to determine what documents and plans are right for you.
A will is a straightforward legal document that instructs your executor how to distribute your assets after your death.
Our legal team is proud to advocate for residents of Ohio in matters such as simple wills, living wills, powers of attorney and Medicaid planning.
We will take the time necessary to understand your situation and goals to determine what documents and plans are right for you.
A will is a straightforward legal document that instructs your executor how to distribute your assets after your death.
The trial lawyers at Wiles & Richards are experienced in all aspects of civil litigation, which encompasses a broad variety of legal issues and practice areas.
Our goal is to minimize the client's expense while taking all steps necessary to protect the client's interests.
If settlement efforts have been exhausted and litigation becomes inevitable, we are prepared to aggressively defend the client's rights.
Our attorneys have developed an extensive appellate practice, appearing before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Ohio appellate courts, and numerous federal circuit courts of appeal.
Our goal is to minimize the client's expense while taking all steps necessary to protect the client's interests.
If settlement efforts have been exhausted and litigation becomes inevitable, we are prepared to aggressively defend the client's rights.
Our attorneys have developed an extensive appellate practice, appearing before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Ohio appellate courts, and numerous federal circuit courts of appeal.
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