Kristopher Immel Email & Phone Number

Vice-Chair of Municipal Law SectionRepresent clients in criminal matters by investigating and researching case to prepare for trial, including pre-trials and suppression hearings. Negotiate plea agreement with prosecution. Handle criminal appeals by conducting legal research, preparing appellate briefs, and presenting oral arguments. Represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Litigate state and federal cases ranging from breach of contract to First Amendment and whistleblower claims.

Creston, Ohio, United States

Seville, Ohio

Marshallville, Ohio

Newton Falls, Ohio

Copley, Ohio

Lodi, Ohio

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Akron, Ohio

Independence, Ohio

Represented debtors in filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Appeared at 341 Meeting of Creditors, file and defend motions, set up payment plans for Chapter 13 debtors, defend objections to confirmation of Chapter 13 plans. Advised clients on a variety of family law matters including, divorce/dissolution, child support, and child custody. Represented clients in a range of criminal matters by filing and arguing motions, negotiating pleas, and trial. Managed entire Cleveland office, including financial records, all client records, and sending weekly reports to the partners for review.

Akron/Canton

Resolved contract/lease disputes through litigation. Prepared bankruptcy schedules and petitions. Prepared various estate planning documents for clients. Organized business entities including preparing necessary documents to obtain federal tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3).

Canton, Ohio Area

Conducted thorough research on surface, coal, and oil & gas chains of title and produced certified chains of title. Successfully managed multiple properties, and priorities while producing high-quality work. Researched the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for active wells on property or all wells that affected a pooled lease. Produced certified title reports.

Coordinated and Maintained Federal Grant Budget. Complied annual reports. Developed Record Retention and Destruction Policy. Supervised office and graduate assistants.

Prepared and executed estate planning documents including: living wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, power of attorney and last will and testament. Researched innovative tax credits for environment friendly and start-up business. Created, merged and dissolved companies and organizations as requested by clients. Performed research on various estate planning and estate tax topics with managing partner to meet the needs of clients.

Assisted in motion writing. Performed legal research on various case topics. Suggested recommendations based upon research.

Assisted in scheduling events and appearances. Recorded constituent opinions and ideas. Aided in casework research. Received and placed phone calls on behalf of the Senator.

Mtax, Taxation

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta International Treasurer, Student Ambassador and Mentor, Student Bar Association Member, Akron.

B.A., Political Science, Management