Newton Falls, OH

Joseph A. Moro

Joseph A. Moro, son of a Youngstown steelworker, deeply understands the challenges faced by working people, having also worked in steel mills and at the GM-Lordstown assembly plant during his college years. Since beginning his practice in Ohio in 1985, he has focused on workers' compensation and personal injury cases, securing numerous favorable jury verdicts for his clients. He is a trial lawyer and a member of several professional associations, including serving as Vice Chair of the OAJ Workers’ Compensation Section, and is certified as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association.

Patrick J. Moro

Patrick J. Moro, a native of Warren, joined Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill in 2016, bringing a diverse legal background. His practice encompasses workers' compensation, employment issues, personal injury, and criminal defense. He also represents clients in the aviation industry. With a degree in finance and management and prior experience in manufacturing, he offers a unique perspective on workplace injuries. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and before federal district courts, and is a Panel Attorney for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Richard L. Magill

Richard L. Magill, also known as Pete, was inspired to become a lawyer after witnessing the lack of representation for injured workers in steel mills during his college years. He has dedicated his career to helping injured workers obtain benefits and has successfully argued four precedential cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, including Fisher v. Mayfield, which expanded workers' compensation coverage. He is actively involved in various bar associations and committees, including chairing the Ohio State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Law Section. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his children's sports teams.

Steven D. Maas

Steven D. Maas worked in the steel mills when he was a young man, which led him to become a lawyer dedicated to helping working people. He has concentrated his practice on workers' compensation law since 1980, leveraging his practical workplace knowledge to achieve significant results for clients, including several awards topping $1 million. His efforts have also influenced Ohio law, establishing new principles in workers' compensation cases. In addition to his legal practice, he serves as an Acting Judge in the Newton Falls Municipal Court.

Robert L. Heller

Robert L. Heller has dedicated his multi-decade legal career to assisting disabled individuals in the Mahoning Valley. His experience in a legal clinic during law school, handling Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income cases, solidified his commitment to this area of law. After receiving his J.D. in 1981, he co-founded the firm, focusing on Social Security disability and workers' compensation. He is known for his compassionate approach and responsiveness to clients, and has also contributed to community organizations like Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital and Fairhaven School and Workshop.

C. Douglas Ames

C. Douglas Ames, a staff attorney at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., L.P.A., retired from full-time status in 2014 but continues to contribute to the firm by covering Social Security and Workers' Compensation hearings and legal writing. His background includes an impoverished youth in West Virginia and 30 years on the assembly line for General Motors, which fuels his passion for representing clients with workplace injuries or physical/mental impairments, aiming to secure maximum benefits for them.

Robert J. Foley

Robert J. Foley, the firm's chief litigator, is a dedicated advocate for injured workers, focusing his practice on workers' compensation and Social Security disability benefits. A Youngstown native, he graduated magna cum laude from Youngstown State University and earned his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 1998. He joined Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill after law school, bringing a strong fighting spirit and a commitment to analytical research and effective writing to his work. Outside of law, he is a lifelong martial arts devotee, holding Black Belts in Chinese and Japanese martial arts.