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When the Court Orders Supervised Visitation: A Real Custody Case Outcome
Recent Cases
When the Court Orders Supervised Visitation: A Real Custody Case Outcome
Recent Cases

We were recently able to obtain what is called a “supervised visitation” order for a young mother in a custody dispute.   

Recent Cases
DUI Charge Reduced After Careful Review of the Evidence
Recent Cases
DUI Charge Reduced After Careful Review of the Evidence
Recent Cases

Our review of the body cam and our validation of the previous encounter went quite well in this case.

Recent Cases
What Is an Independent Medical Exam in a Personal Injury Case?
Recent Cases
What Is an Independent Medical Exam in a Personal Injury Case?
Recent Cases

We just had a client experience what the personal injury world calls a “independent medical exam” (“IME”).

Recent Cases
How Strategic Defense Helped Our Client Secure Diversion
Recent Cases
How Strategic Defense Helped Our Client Secure Diversion
Recent Cases

We were recently able to get a client into what is called “diversion” in a case where he was arrested for an embarrassing charge.

Recent Cases
Spring Brings Motorcycles and Bicycles Back to the Road: What Drivers Should Know
Personal Injury
Spring Brings Motorcycles and Bicycles Back to the Road: What Drivers Should Know
Personal Injury

Understanding the risks and practicing greater awareness can help everyone stay safer as roadways become more active.

Personal Injury
Celebrating Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade—Safely and Responsibly
DUI and DWI Defense, Community
Celebrating Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade—Safely and Responsibly
DUI and DWI Defense, Community

While celebrations are meant to be carefree, it is always wise to keep a few legal considerations in mind so the day remains positive for everyone involved.

DUI and DWI Defense, Community
When Shared Parenting Isn’t Possible: Securing Full Custody in a High-Conflict Case
Recent Cases
When Shared Parenting Isn’t Possible: Securing Full Custody in a High-Conflict Case
Recent Cases

This was a difficult case, where we had to show how the aggressive and toxic actions of the father made it functionally impossible for the unmarried parents to have a “shared parenting plan” order (as suggested by the child’s guardian ad litem).

Recent Cases
Spring Pothole Season in Northeast Ohio: What Drivers Should Know
Personal Injury
Spring Pothole Season in Northeast Ohio: What Drivers Should Know
Personal Injury

While potholes may seem like little more than an inconvenience, they can cause serious vehicle damage and, in some cases, dangerous accidents that lead to injury.

Personal Injury
DUI Reduced to Reckless Op in Mayor’s Court – Language Barriers Didn’t Stop This Win
Recent Cases, DUI and DWI Defense
DUI Reduced to Reckless Op in Mayor’s Court – Language Barriers Didn’t Stop This Win
Recent Cases, DUI and DWI Defense

In a suburban Ohio mayor’s court, we successfully reduced a new U.S. citizen’s DUI charge to a minor traffic offense by highlighting language barriers and compelling mitigating factors, allowing the prosecutor to show empathy and preserve our client’s clean record after a single regrettable mistake.

Recent Cases, DUI and DWI Defense
Pipeline Explosion Lawsuit: Maintenance Company vs. Operator – What We Learned in Depositions
Business Litigation, Recent Cases
Pipeline Explosion Lawsuit: Maintenance Company vs. Operator – What We Learned in Depositions
Business Litigation, Recent Cases

After four intense days of remote Zoom depositions in a major pipeline explosion case, the maintenance contractor and pipeline operator continue to point fingers at each other while we uncover critical details about the fiery blast that caused extensive damage to our client’s property.

Business Litigation, Recent Cases
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Legal Practice in 2026
Recent Cases
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Legal Practice in 2026
Recent Cases

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming legal practice by enabling lawyers to efficiently analyze and organize massive document sets, delivering faster, more cost-effective results for clients.

Recent Cases
Staying Safe on Icy Roads: What to Do After a Winter Car Accident
Personal Injury
Staying Safe on Icy Roads: What to Do After a Winter Car Accident
Personal Injury

If you’re ever involved in a winter car accident, knowing what to do in those first moments can make all the difference for your safety, your recovery, and your legal rights. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to help keep you protected.

Personal Injury
A Safe Start to the New Year: Legal Tips for Families & Business Owners
Personal Injury
A Safe Start to the New Year: Legal Tips for Families & Business Owners
Personal Injury

While financial, health, and personal resolutions are common, the start of the year is also an ideal time to take stock of your legal readiness — both at home and in your business.

Personal Injury
Increased Police Patrols During the Holidays: Your Rights in a Traffic Stop
DUI and DWI Defense
Increased Police Patrols During the Holidays: Your Rights in a Traffic Stop
DUI and DWI Defense

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, police departments and the Ohio State Highway Patrol traditionally increase their presence with targeted patrols and additional sobriety checkpoints aimed at preventing impaired driving.

DUI and DWI Defense
$24,000 Attorney Fee Demand Slashed to $6,000 in Divorce Case Victory
Recent Cases
$24,000 Attorney Fee Demand Slashed to $6,000 in Divorce Case Victory
Recent Cases

We recently defended a divorce motion that requested a huge amount of attorney fees (our client had indeed stubbed their proverbial toe in not complying with a court order).

Recent Cases
We’ve Moved! Lipson O’Shea Legal Group Has Relocated to Rocky River
Community
We’ve Moved! Lipson O’Shea Legal Group Has Relocated to Rocky River
Community

Our new home, known today as the Old River Building, carries a rich history. Once the Rocky River City Hall in the 1930s and 40s, this building has long been a cornerstone of the community.

Community
Cleveland DUI Reduced to Physical Control: Favorable Outcome for First-Time Offender
Recent Cases
Cleveland DUI Reduced to Physical Control: Favorable Outcome for First-Time Offender
Recent Cases

We also obtained a different DUI reduction for a client in another Cleveland suburb.

Recent Cases
DUI Victory: Major Reduction Secured for First-Time Offender in Cleveland Suburb
Recent Cases
DUI Victory: Major Reduction Secured for First-Time Offender in Cleveland Suburb
Recent Cases

The client had a very high blood alcohol reading which would have normally mandated at 7 day jail sentence.

Recent Cases
When Clients Ignore Advice: A Tough Lesson from a Federal Case
Recent Cases
When Clients Ignore Advice: A Tough Lesson from a Federal Case
Recent Cases

This client had a very long and tortured criminal history, and simply ignored our repeated requests to conduct himself to the Court in a way that would significantly reduce his sentence – but he would not.

Recent Cases
Personal Injury Concerns for Those Working in The Great Outdoors
Personal Injury
Personal Injury Concerns for Those Working in The Great Outdoors
Personal Injury

The warm weather and longer days create an ideal environment for outdoor work and leisure, but they also bring an increased risk of personal injury cases.

Personal Injury
Understanding Fireworks Laws in Ohio
Community
Understanding Fireworks Laws in Ohio
Community

As we gear up for Fourth of July celebrations, it's critical to know when, where, and how you can legally set off fireworks in Ohio—and what safety measures to follow.

Community
🚨 Scam Alert: Fraudsters Posing as Ohio BMV Targeting Local Residents
Community
🚨 Scam Alert: Fraudsters Posing as Ohio BMV Targeting Local Residents
Community

At Lipson O’Shea Legal Group, we take the safety and protection of our community seriously—which is why we’re sounding the alarm on a new phishing scam currently plaguing Ohio.

Community
Navigating Medicare Liens: The Long Road to Settlement in Personal Injury Cases
Recent Cases
Navigating Medicare Liens: The Long Road to Settlement in Personal Injury Cases
Recent Cases

We have had to deal with the federal government in what is called a “reimbursement” claim they have for medical bills (through Medicare) paid from a serious automobile accident.

Recent Cases
Navigating a Complex Federal Case: Overcoming Client Resistance and Digital Evidence Challenges
Recent Cases
Navigating a Complex Federal Case: Overcoming Client Resistance and Digital Evidence Challenges
Recent Cases

This client has been held in federal custody since his arrest, and was very upset that he would not be released and that he believed he was (in his opinion) improperly charged.

Recent Cases
Understanding Ohio’s REAL ID Requirements: A Legal Perspective from Lipson O'Shea Legal Group​
Community
Understanding Ohio’s REAL ID Requirements: A Legal Perspective from Lipson O'Shea Legal Group​
Community

As of May 7, 2025, Ohio residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

Community
Victory in Court: Defending Parenting Time in a Heated Custody Battle
Recent Cases
Victory in Court: Defending Parenting Time in a Heated Custody Battle
Recent Cases

We just successfully defended what is called an “emergency hearing” on a custody case.

Recent Cases
Coalition spending $1 million on lead testing in Cleveland amid declining rates (News 5 CLE)
Lead Poisoning
Coalition spending $1 million on lead testing in Cleveland amid declining rates (News 5 CLE)
Lead Poisoning

It’s a battle decades long, with no clear end in sight: Cleveland’s crippling lead problem. Now, local leaders are trying to get a better grip on how prevalent an issue it is with children in the city.

Lead Poisoning
News 5 CLE: 'I’ve come a long way:' Woman severely hurt after Parma police chase and crash returns to her dream job
News 5 CLE: 'I’ve come a long way:' Woman severely hurt after Parma police chase and crash returns to her dream job

Our client fights on to regain her dignity and life. We are so proud of her.

Lipson O’Shea Thanks Ed ‘Flash’ Ferenc for Recognizing Michael O’Shea’s Contributions (LISTEN)
Lipson O’Shea Thanks Ed ‘Flash’ Ferenc for Recognizing Michael O’Shea’s Contributions (LISTEN)

Lipson O’Shea Legal Group extends a heartfelt thank you to Ed “Flash” Ferenc for featuring Michael O’Shea on his latest episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast.

"Trip-and-Fall" Case Settled
"Trip-and-Fall" Case Settled

We just begun the assertion of what is typically called a “trip-and-fall” case in a Cleveland suburb.


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