West Chester, OH

Nicholas G. Gounaris

Nicholas G. Gounaris is a skilled trial lawyer and founding partner of Gounaris Abboud law firm. He provides clients of the firm with competent legal representation and focuses his law practice in the areas of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Family Law Issues, Federal Criminal Law and Personal Injury cases. He has experience as a former prosecutor and acting Judge. He has successfully tried cases in Municipal, State, and Federal Courts. He is a member of the Dayton Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Association, The American Bar Association, The Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association, and The Federal Bar Association.

Charles H. Rittgers

Charles H. Rittgers is Past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Warren County Bar Association, and a Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been chosen as an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2008 and handles high-profile criminal and civil cases.

Antony Abboud

Antony 'Tony' Abboud is a partner and one of the proud founders of Gounaris Abboud, LPA. He has focused his 20-year law career in criminal and traffic defense. His career included positions as a municipal court prosecutor and acting magistrate. He is recognized by Super Lawyers, Avvo with a 10.0 'Superb' rating, and the National Association Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

Joseph W. Shea III

Joseph W. Shea III is one of the most successful and experienced trial attorneys in the Midwest, with record-breaking verdicts in medical malpractice cases, including $8.3 million in Hamilton County, $6.5 million in Butler County, and $5.4 million in Kentucky Federal Court. He has been recognized in 'Leading Lawyer' by Cincy Magazine, 'Best Lawyers in America', and Ohio Super Lawyers 'Top 50 Cincinnati and/or Top 100 Ohio' over 20 times. He also received the Ohio State Bar Association’s Ritter Award.

Gregory S. Young

Gregory S. Young is an attorney specializing in personal injury cases, including dog bites, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and fall down injuries. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1986 and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio in 1987. He holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University Law School, an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.A. in Sociology from Indiana University. He is a member of several professional associations, including the Cincinnati Bar Association and the American Association of Justice.

Matt Nakajima

Matt Nakajima is a sought-after trial lawyer focusing on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, with verdicts and settlements over $150 million. He is known for obtaining extraordinary results in difficult cases, including a $6,000,000 jury verdict in a medical malpractice case and a $3,000,000 jury verdict in a slip and fall case. He has been a recipient of the 'Super Lawyer' and/or 'Rising Star' awards by Super Lawyers every year since 2013 and is a Top 40 under 40 attorney for Kentucky and Ohio by National Trial Lawyers.

David M. Jones

David Jones is a founder and co-managing partner of Jones Kahan Law. He was born-and-raised just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, and earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University where he graduated with cum laude distinction. He earned his law degree at Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law and graduated magna cum laude. Mr. Jones’ practice is heavily focused on personal injury and civil litigation. He has dedicated his career to assisting victims of injuries, taking a hands-on and personal approach to every case. He strives to treat his clients that way he would treat his family, with respect and honesty. Mr. Jones handles all types of personal injury cases, including, but not limited to, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, post office cases, and disfigurement cases. He has successfully fought and resolved thousands of cases, grossing millions of dollars for his clients yearly.