Atty. Markus Edgars Apelis

Atty. Markus Edgars Apelis

Markus Edgars Apelis is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, appellate advocacy, boating, passenger vessels, and cruise lines and 11 other areas of law. Markus received a B.S.J. degree from Ohio University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Markus Edgars Apelis at a glance

Markus Edgars Apelis is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Gallagher Sharp LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, slip & fall, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008) and Michigan United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the (2015). Educated at Ohio University (B.S.J., 2004) and Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. Order of the Barristers Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D (—). Active member of MLAUS) •Ohio State Bar Association •State Bar of Michigan •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Past Chair, Young Lawyers Section, Professional Organizations •Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Markus Edgars Apelis is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, appellate advocacy, boating, passenger vessels, and cruise lines and 11 other areas of law
  • Markus received a B.S.J. degree from Ohio University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Markus practices at Gallagher Sharp LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Markus Edgars Apelis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Markus Edgars Apelis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Markus Edgars Apelis is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Markus Edgars Apelis

Where is Markus Edgars Apelis's law office located?
Markus Edgars Apelis's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Gallagher Sharp LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Markus Edgars Apelis handle?
Markus Edgars Apelis focuses on personal injury, employment, slip & fall, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Markus Edgars Apelis practiced law?
Markus Edgars Apelis has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Markus Edgars Apelis go to law school?
Markus Edgars Apelis earned their education at (B.S.J., 2004); (—).
How can I contact Markus Edgars Apelis for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.J.
Ohio University
- 2004
Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. Order of the Barristers Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008
Michigan United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 2015

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