Atty. Amy Berman Hamilton

Atty. Amy Berman Hamilton

Amy Hamilton practices primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation defense, employment law and litigation, municipal law, and family law. Career Of counsel, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper •Law clerk, U.S.

Cleveland Cleveland 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Amy Berman Hamilton at a glance

Amy Berman Hamilton is an Of Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio Supreme Court (1988), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1989), U.S. Supreme Court (2020), and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (2021). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Kent State University (B.A. Political, 1984). Active member of Professional and civic activities •Member, Ohio State Bar Association •Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association •Member, the Center for Principled Family Advocacy •Member, finance council, Church of the Gesu •Member, MusiGals women's choir. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Amy Hamilton practices primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation defense, employment law and litigation, municipal law, and family law
  • Career Of counsel, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper •Law clerk, U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Ohio •Adjunct professor of law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law •Adjunct professor of law, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University •Law instructor, Lakeland Community College Publications •Author, ' Sexual Harassment Accusations and Recoveries Have Risen Dramatically, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2019) •Author, ' Workers' Compensation Changes Should Benefit Employers, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2017) •Author, ' H.R. 4300, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1986: Congress’ Response to the Changing American Family, ' 35 Cleveland State Law Review 455 (1987)

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Berman Hamilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Berman Hamilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Amy Berman Hamilton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy Berman Hamilton

Where is Amy Berman Hamilton's law office located?
Amy Berman Hamilton's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Berman Hamilton handle?
Amy Berman Hamilton focuses on family law, employment, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Amy Berman Hamilton practiced law?
Amy Berman Hamilton has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Amy Berman Hamilton go to law school?
Amy Berman Hamilton earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact Amy Berman Hamilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1988
B.A. Political
Kent State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Ohio Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2020
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2021

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