Atty. Stephen Michael Bales
Stephen Michael Bales is a lawyer practicing arbitration, defense litigation, fdcpa defense litigation and 11 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Rockford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Stephen Michael Bales is a Managing Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ziegler Metzger LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1983) and Rockford College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan, Geauga County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Michael Bales is a lawyer practicing arbitration, defense litigation, fdcpa defense litigation and 11 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Rockford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Stephen practices at Ziegler Metzger LLP in Cleveland, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Bales handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen Michael Bales is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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