Warren, 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.

Mark S. Gervelis

Attorney Mark S. Gervelis, the founder of the Gervelis Law Firm, is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, now known as the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC). He was chief trial lawyer for 15 years with the firm Harshman & Gervelis. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2012 and 2014 to 2016 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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.

Irene Makridis

Irene Makridis received her law degree from the University of Toledo in 1980 and her Bachelor of Science from Youngstown State University in 1977. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1981, she has over 40 years of experience. She practices in Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Wrongful Termination, Divorce/Dissolution, and Wills/Trusts/Probate proceedings.

Daniel Gerard Keating

Daniel Gerard Keating, born and raised in Warren, Ohio, graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1975. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University in 1979 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo, College of Law, in 1982. Sworn in as an attorney in November 1982, he joined his father, W. Leo Keating, in practicing law in Warren, Ohio. With over three decades of experience, Dan has represented clients and argued cases throughout Ohio, including before the Ohio Supreme Court and Federal Courts. His practice has has been diversified, covering criminal practice, medical malpractice defense, personal injury, probate, domestic relations, and business services. He has served as General Counsel to the Western Reserve Port Authority/Youngstown Warren Regional Airport and is active in community affairs, serving on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and the Board of the Warren Heritage Center. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association (Aviation Law Committee), the Trumbull County Bar Association (former President and Bar Counsel), and the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association.

H. Gilson Blair

H. Gilson Blair is an attorney focusing on auto accidents, personal injury, and estate planning. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron in 1995 and spent ten years as in-house legal counsel with Progressive Insurance, giving him unique insight into the insurance claim process. With over 30 years of legal experience, he is well-known in Northeast Ohio courtrooms.

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.