Youngstown, OH

Edward J. Hartwig

Edward J. Hartwig is an attorney experienced in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. He started his private practice in 2012 after 13 years as a partner in a Youngstown law firm. He is certified by the Supreme Court of Ohio to represent defendants as Trial Co-Counsel in death penalty cases. He has received numerous awards including a 10.0 Superb rating by Avvo, Avvo Clients' Choice Award for seven consecutive years (2013-2019), Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2012, 2013), National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, and was named to the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.

Dallas W. Hartman

Dallas W. Hartman, founder of the firm, believes that 'Not all attorneys are equal. Therefore, the attorney you chose does make a difference.' He is an honors graduate of Youngstown State University and the Dickinson School of Law, and began practicing law in Pennsylvania in 1984. He has been listed as one of the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers Magazine and has been selected as one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh since 2012. He was included as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2016. He was also recognized by Newsweek magazine as a Leader in Product Liability Litigation. He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates and is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He emphasizes that the legal system works best when clients are represented by attorneys with the knowledge, ability, and resources to take a case to trial and through the appellate process.

Patrick L. Sullivan

Attorney Patrick Sullivan is a trial attorney who focuses his practice solely on representing injured individuals and families. His career has been dedicated to using the civil justice system to help personal injury and medical malpractice victims obtain the compensation and benefits they deserve. He has litigated hundreds of cases throughout Pennsylvania and tried multiple cases to verdict, including a $10,575,000 settlement for a Mercer County truck driver, multiple seven-figure recoveries for truck accident victims (including a recent $5,000,000 settlement), and a $5,000,000 judgment for a wrongful death case. He also obtained a $1.92 million dollar verdict with Attorney Hartman for a medical malpractice victim. Attorney Sullivan is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates forums, recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers for multiple years, and named a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury.

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.

Brian Patrick Kopp

Brian Patrick Kopp is a Shareholder and Manager of the Complex Litigation and Sports Law Practice Groups at Betras Kopp. Based in the firm’s Tampa, Florida office, he co-founded the firm in 1999. Brian graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bethany College and earned his Juris Doctorate from Capital University in 1995, and an M.S.A. in Sports Administration from Ohio University. He has a distinguished record of success in significant cases, including wrongful death, and has represented various business entities and individuals in collegiate and professional sports. He was named 'Trial Lawyer of the Year' in 2000 and listed among 'America’s Top 100 Lawyers' in 2004. In 2023, he was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Norfolk Southern train derailment matter.

David John Betras

David John Betras is the Managing Partner of Betras Kopp, directing the firm’s Criminal Law Practice Group and non-litigation activities. He graduated Cum Laude from Youngstown State University and Capital University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, as well as federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. David is a Super Lawyer in personal injury and criminal law and received the Martindale-Hubbell 40-year Practice Recognition Award in 2025. He is also the host of 'Legally Speaking' on WKBN 570 Radio and Facebook Live.

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.