Lawyer Thomas J. LaFond, graduated from John Carroll University, B.S., B.A., 1963 Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1966, is now employed by Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P.L.L. at 1111 Superior Avenue, Suite 1000 Cleveland, OH 44114.

While being a member of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (President, 1991-1992); Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Associations., Thomas J. LaFond is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas J. LaFond as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas J. LaFond offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas J. LaFond has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas J. LaFond's office is located at Cleveland, OH, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Thomas J. LaFond has been admitted in 1966, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning and Probate(10%); Family Law(90%).

Thomas J. LaFond's college and law school education includes John Carroll University, B.S., B.A., 1963, Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1966. Other biographical background includes Tom LaFond joined the firm in 1968 and became a partner in 1975. Tom's primary area of practice is family law. He represents individuals in complex divorces and dissolutions, helping his clients with issues such as division of property, business valuations, spousal and child support, and matters relating to shared parenting, child custody, and visitation. He also negotiates, prepares, and reviews prenuptial agreements and counsels individuals on estate planning issues.After graduating from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1966, Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. A Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Tom was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain. Tom has been appointed in excess of 20 straight years to Best Lawyers in America Family Law, has been listed for the 10th consecutive year in Super Lawyers of Ohio and for multiple consecutive years he is listed in Inside Business Magazine as a Leading Lawyer. Tom is also a former President of the Citizens League of Greater Cleveland and the Cleveland Bar Association (1991-1992).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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