Independence, OH

Thomas J. Hobbs

Thomas J. Hobbs is a Partner, licensed in all Ohio courts and federal district courts. He holds a J.D. and MBA from the University of Toledo and is recognized as a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He focuses on a client-centered approach to personal injury and business-related cases.

Nicholas M. Dodosh

Attorney Nicholas Dodosh has a proven track record of successfully handling complex motor vehicle accidents, personal injury and wrongful death cases, including the most severe cases where individuals have lost limbs or died due to the negligence of others. He has handled thousands of injury cases ranging from whiplash car accidents to fatal car crashes. He is routinely recognized as an Ohio “Super Lawyer,” which is an honor limited to the top 5% of attorneys in Ohio as nominated by peers. Every year, Mr. Dodosh is personally responsible for recovering millions of dollars on behalf of his injured clients. Mr. Dodosh is regularly called upon by other lawyers to assist them in their own personal legal matters. He has been invited by the National Business Institute to speak at its Continuing Legal Education seminars and has been invited to speak to law students about being successful in the practice of law. Mr. Dodosh has also been published in the CATA News concerning significant updates and changes made to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA), the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ), and the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA). He is licensed to practice law in all Ohio courts and is licensed federally in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He has argued in the Appellate Courts throughout the state of Ohio, including the Eighth District Court of Appeals in Cleveland. Mr. Dodosh is caring and compassionate with his clients, but is an aggressive advocate in settlement discussions and in the courtroom. He believes that thorough preparation and factual analysis are key to the successful outcome of any legal claim. Mr. Dodosh prides himself on the personal attention that he gives to each and every one of his clients.

Carl P. Kasunic

Carl P. Kasunic was born in Cleveland, Ohio attended local schools in Northeast Ohio and, after graduation from high school, volunteered to serve three years in the U.S. Army. During his military enlistment Carl P. Kasunic served with Bravo Company 1st Bn 75th Infantry, Airborne Ranger Battalion. After his military service Carl completed his BA degree in Political Science at Cleveland State University and Law School at Cleveland Marshall College of Law all while employed full time as a representative for a non-profit organization, the Disabled American Veterans, representing disabled veterans and their dependents before the Veteran’s Administration and Social Security Administration. Carl P. Kasunic has been in private practice since 1986 is licensed to practice law in all Ohio Courts, in the U.S. Federal District Court Northern District of Ohio and the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has prosecuted claims for individuals in municipal, state, federal and state and federal appellate courts. Carl’s emphasis in his practice of law is in representing the disabled in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims before the Department of Health and Human Services (Social Security Administration). He also represents individuals in all civil litigation matters pertaining to personal injury, negligence, disability, probate and family law matters. Carl P. Kasunic enjoys membership in the Ohio State and Lake County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Organization Of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR). He has been a member of the Lake County Bar Associations Settlement Week and Fee Dispute committees. In the recent past and for several years he was also a member of the Lake County Bar Associations Grievance Committee. Carl is a member of the United States Army Ranger Association, The 75th Ranger Regiment Association and the Disabled Americans Veterans. In the past, Carl Kasunic served as a Mock Trial Judge in Lake County for the State of Ohio Mock Trial program and also served as legal advisor for six (6) years for the Andrews School Mock Trial Team. He is married and lives with his wife and daughter in Cuyahoga, Ohio. Carl enjoys golfing, reading and all Cleveland sports teams. Carl retired from practicing law in 2023.

Murray D. Bilfield

Murray D. Bilfield is the Managing Partner and owner of Bilfield & Associates, LLC. He has over 41 years of experience as a civil litigation lawyer, specializing in wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, and business litigation. He has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and has argued appeals before the Ohio Supreme Court and various state and federal Courts of Appeals, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Michael Callahan

Michael Callahan is the founder and managing member of Callahan Law Offices, LLC. With over 30 years of experience, he represents accident victims throughout Ohio, aiming to secure maximum compensation for their injuries. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and his practice has been featured in 'Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyers' magazine. He is committed to providing personal attention to each client, ensuring direct communication and customized legal strategies.

Michael W. Czack Esq.

Michael W. Czack is the Managing Partner, licensed in all Ohio courts and federal courts. He has decades of experience assisting accident victims and is recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and Cleveland Legal Leader every year since 2012. He is a member of several professional organizations.

Michael G. Dobronos

Michael started his legal career while in law school by interning for the Columbus prosecutor’s office and the Supreme Court of Ohio. As a lawyer, Michael began working as a hearing officer for the Industrial Commission of Ohio under former governor George Voinovich’s administration in 1992. Michael maintained his service to the state of Ohio for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 2021. While consistently working three days a week in Worker’s Compensation disputed hearings, Michael was also moonlighting various legal issues as a private lawyer and counselor. Today, Michael is retired from his government service and is pleased to reenter the legal workforce as a private lawyer. With 30 years of experience in medical legal issues, Michael has successfully settled and/or litigated hundreds of cases before multiple courts in Ohio.