Experienced Legal Guidance For The Financial And Real Estate Industries
Attorneys Rick DeBlasis, Thomas Meeks and Donald Lerner have decades of combined experience working with businesses and individuals in cases involving creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, mortgages, real estate law and landlord-tenant disputes in Cincinnati and throughout Ohio.
Experienced, Award-Winning Cincinnati Attorneys With A Modern Approach To Practicing Law
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Consumer Protection
Creditors’ And Consumers’ Rights
Real Estate Law
Trusted Service. Proven Reputation.
Rick DeBlasis, founder and lead attorney at DeBlasis Law Firm, brings energy, integrity and a collaborative, personal approach to every matter. He has assembled a skilled legal team with decades of experience handling commercial litigation, including both consumer and creditor claims, alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration), recovery of commercial debts foreclosure and contract disputes.
Supporting him is attorney Thomas D. Meeks, whose practice spans real estate, litigation and appeals, creditor rights and consumer rights, including credit repair. Known for his research and writing skills, Thomas has distinguished himself in matters ranging from foreclosures to complex creditor and consumer disputes, crafting clear, persuasive arguments at every stage. He is a member of both the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cincinnati Bar Association.
Together, the attorneys at the firm litigate to uphold creditors’ rights and also defend and protect consumers’ rights against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices. They counsel clients (and litigate where necessary) in real estate transactions, including landlord-tenant matters, commercial leasehold disputes, boundary disputes and title-to-real estate issues.
An Award-Winning Attorney With Decades Of Experience
Rick was an integral part of Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, creating and directing the bankruptcy and litigation departments, serving as Director of Litigation for over 20 years and chairing the Fair Debt and Ethics Committees. Now, with LSR-founding attorney Donald M. Lerner serving as of-counsel at DeBlasis Law Firm, Rick continues to provide the creative, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving that gets results.
Rick DeBlasis has received numerous awards and recognition from clients and peers in a career spanning decades. For more than 25 years, he has been AV Preeminent* peer-review rated, the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying that a large number of his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
He also was selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers in 2010. Well-respected in state and federal courts in Ohio and Kentucky, his track record of success at the negotiating table and in the courtroom is a testament to his knowledge, skill and innovative approach to problem-solving.
Meet The Experienced
Legal Team
Rick D. DeBlasis
Donald M. Lerner
– Of Counsel
Thomas D. Meeks
Collaborating With Clients To Move Past Impediments
What does it take to resolve legal issues successfully for clients? It takes attention to detail, as well as timely, dedicated and enthusiastic collaboration with clients to resolve disputes and challenges as a team.
At DeBlasis Law Firm, you will find attorneys who treat every client like a business partner; your success is their success.
To get started resolving your legal issues, call 513-540-1024 or fill out the online contact form to set up an initial consultation.
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