Atty. Theodore J. Lesiak
Theodore J. Lesiak, joined the firm in 2013 after managing two law firms for nearly 20 years in Medina County.
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Theodore J. Lesiak is a Principal based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1989). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1989) and Ohio University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Medina County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Theodore J. Lesiak, joined the firm in 2013 after managing two law firms for nearly 20 years in Medina County
- Mr. Lesiak graduated from Ohio University in 1986
- After receiving his law degree from the University of Akron in 1989, Mr. Lesiak accepted a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Daniel B. Quillin of the Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth Appellate District
- He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio, the United States District Court – Northern District of Ohio and Western District of Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
- Mr. Lesiak has a wealth of trial and appellate experience
- His accomplishments include obtaining a judgment in excess of $9.3 Million in the case of Kemp v
- Reno which involved real estate and bank fraud
- Mr. Lesiak has also represented numerous municipal entities including the County of Medina, the Villages of Seville, Lodi, and Chippewa Lake, and Guilford Township
- His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, municipal and government law, real estate and development, personal injury, and domestic relations
- Mr. Lesiak has contributed to the Ohio Lawyer legal publication authoring an article on appellate procedure
- Mr. Lesiak serves as legal counsel to the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame and the Roy Hobbs Foundation
- He has been honored as the Medina County United Way Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, and has also served his community as a member of the City of Medina, Ohio - Charter Review Commission, the Medina County Free Clinic, the Knights of Columbus, as a coach of various youth sports and assists the Archbishop Hoban Mock Trial Team
- Mr. Lesiak is a member of the Order of Omega National Leadership Honorary and the American, Ohio State and Medina County Bar Associations where he has served as Chairman of various committees
- Member, University of Akron Law Review, 1987-1988
- Law Clerk to Hon. Daniel B. Quillin, Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth District, 1989-1991
Author
"Avoiding Procedural Problems on Appeal," Ohio Lawyer, Vol. 5, No. 2, Mar./Apr. 1991
Solicitor
- Village of Lodi, 1995—
- Village of Seville, 2004—
Assistant Village Solicitor
- Village of Seville, 1995-1996
- Village of Lodi, 1994-1995
- Special Medina County Prosecutor, 1996-1997
Special Village Solicitor
- Village of Chippewa Lake, 2000-2001
- Village of Seville, 2003
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Theodore J. Lesiak's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Theodore J. Lesiak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Akron 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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