Mentor, OH

James P. Carrabine

James P. Carrabine is a founding partner of Carrabine & Reardon Co., LPA, established in 2006. He specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, insurance law, and mediation. Admitted to practice in 1984, he has handled over 3,000 cases and frequently serves as a private mediator. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Geauga County Bar Association, American Association of Justice, Irish American Law Society of Cleveland, and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Ohio Chapter.

Hans C. Kuenzi

Hans C. Kuenzi is one of the most respected small firm trial attorneys in Northeast Ohio. After serving as a trial magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court from 1985 to 1988, Hans established the firm and quickly rose to prominence representing clients in the areas of family law and personal injury. His peers and colleagues know Hans to be a superior litigator, who routinely achieves outstanding results on behalf of his clients. His experience allows Hans to provide compassionate and effective representation of his client’s interests. In recognition of his abilities, Hans has earned statewide distinction as a Certified Specialist in Family Law.

Robert E. Somogyi

Robert E. Somogyi joined the firm in 1993 and has developed a reputation for compassionate and effective representation of his clients' interests. His experience lies primarily in the areas of domestic relations, personal injury and criminal defense. Rob continues to win praise from his peers through outstanding trial work and superior negotiation in the resolution of difficult disputes. His efforts have provided his clients with great success and generated praise in courtrooms throughout Northeast Ohio. Rob has recieved numerous awards over the past several years as a result of his efforts and dedication to his client's needs, including an Avvo Client's Choice Award and has also earned the designation of SuperLawyer.

David M. Chester

Attorney David M. Chester has been a personal injury lawyer in Ohio for most of his legal career. After suffering a childhood injury at the hands of a careless driver, Attorney Chester understood the suffering that an injured victim endures. When he decided to become a lawyer, representing injured Ohioans was the obvious choice. From a single office, David built a law firm with 16 offices located in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Youngstown, and surrounding areas. Early life experiences helped reinforce the fact that injured victims need compassion as well as competent, professional, aggressive representation. It is this philosophy that has defined Attorney Chester and brought him the success he currently enjoys. Attorney Chester received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Pre-Law from Bowling Green State University. He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland State University College of Law, where he graduated 2nd in his law school class. After winning numerous law school awards, he finished in the top 3% on the Ohio Bar exam. He then moved from his home in Parma, Ohio south to Akron, Ohio where he established his main office. Attorney Chester is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District of Ohio Federal Courts, and he is a member of the Ohio Association of Justice, a group of Ohio trial lawyers dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured Ohioans. Attorney Chester lives in Northeast Ohio where he enjoys movies, going to sporting events, swimming, and racketball.

Thomas Haskins

Attorney Thomas F. Haskins hails from Barberton, Ohio, and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron graduating with Magna cum laude honors. Tom stayed at the University of Akron for law school where he was the Law Review Articles Editor and also co-chaired the International Law Symposium. During law school, Attorney Haskins worked as a paralegal for a local law firm. Tom has been licensed to practice law since 1976 and since then has been involved in his own litigation practice. Attorney Haskins began working with the Chester Law Group as litigation co-counsel and general counsel in 1999. Attorney Haskins is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, The United States Federal Court Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, United States Bankruptcy Court Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, The United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Akron Bar Association and the American Bar Association as well as the Ohio Association for Justice. Tom also serves on numerous committees including the Common Pleas Court Committee and Lawyers Assistance Committee. Thomas is a personal injury attorney with work including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and construction accidents. Thomas Haskins has devoted his career to helping injured victims. Tom enjoys fishing, travel and spending time with his wife Elizabeth, his three children, and grandchildren.

James W. Reardon

James W. Reardon is a founding partner of Carrabine & Reardon Co., LPA, established in 2006. He focuses his practice on criminal law and family law matters, including misdemeanors, felonies, OVI (DUI) cases, divorces, dissolutions, child custody, and child support. He often serves as an acting judge for the Mentor Municipal Court. He is a member of the Geauga County, Lake County, and Ohio State Bar Associations, the Ohio Association for Justice, and the Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Joseph "Randy" Klammer

As with every attorney in the firm, Mr. Klammer has handled criminal matters ranging from juvenile delinquency to adult murder - both he and his wife, Darya Klammer, are privileged to claim the same level of experience. Experience as a former assistant county prosecutor, allows Mr. Klammer to fully evaluate the central issues and design a defense strategy best suited for the dispute. With in excess of 35 appellate disputes to his name, Mr. Klammer is mindful of your rights beyond trial to appeal. Mr. Klammer shares the vision of The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. with the firm's other attorneys in that every legal dispute requires a careful attention to detail, sophisticated investigation of the underlying facts, and a firm wide evaluation of the merits of the matter.