Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co., LPA is proud to announce that Attorney Brandon Davis has been selected by Super Lawyers® to the 2022 Ohio Rising Stars list. The Rising Stars list recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected for this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who hav… Read More

Mineral rights are the rights to own and access natural resources like coal, oil, salt or other minerals underneath the surface of one’s real property. It is possible to sever the rights between the surface property where, for example, a house may sit, and the mineral rights beneath. In the Northeast Ohio area, landowners most frequently encounter this in the form of an oil and gas lease. Oil and gas leases allow for a drilling or energy compan… Read More

On February 11, 2022, the Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the “New Act”) will be applicable to all Ohio limited liability companies. The New Act completely replaces the existing Ohio Limited Liability Company Act codified in Chapter 1705 of the Ohio Revised Code with new Chapter 1706 of the Ohio Revised Code. The New Act places an emphasis on allowing businesses to conduct themselves according to their needs and protecting busines… Read More

The Importance of Estate Planning in Light of COVID-19 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are considering whether their personal affairs are in order. This global health crisis has forced people to imagine worst-case scenarios and to confront the unknown. Many people are wondering what will happen if they become seriously ill or unexpectedly pass away. In these times of uncertainty, ensuring that your wishes are known and legally prot… Read More

At the March 4 quarterly meeting of the Medina County Bar Association, County Recorder Linda Hoffmann, managing partner of Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co., LPA received the association’s Professionalism Award. A recently instituted honor, the award recognizes a member of the bar association who exemplifies “exceptional dedication to the standards of the profession and demonstrated integrity and commitment to the community.” At… Read More