Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in Northeast Ohio
Reitz Paul & Shorr has built a reputation for delivering tailored legal solutions rooted in 45 years of combined experience. Our firm prioritizes a balanced approach to client representation, emphasizing faith, family, and community engagement. We serve individuals, businesses, and public entities across Northeast Ohio, offering expertise in civil litigation, business law, estate planning, real estate, and public sector law.Our attorneys are committed to understanding client needs, providing cost-effective strategies, and maintaining a healthy work environment that enhances service quality. With offices in Aurora, Ohio, we actively support local organizations and foster personal growth through volunteerism and civic involvement.
Services
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Public Sector Law
Domestic Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of combined legal experience across diverse practice areas.
- Our attorneys prioritize a balanced work environment to enhance client service.
- We maintain strong community ties through local organizational partnerships.
- We provide tailored legal strategies for individuals, businesses, and public entities.
- Our practice emphasizes ethical standards and cost-effective dispute resolution.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles business disputes, contract conflicts, and personal injury cases. We provide strategic representation from initial assessment through trial preparation. Our attorneys focus on cost-effective resolutions while maintaining aggressive advocacy for client interests.
Business Law
We guide business formation, structure, and growth with customized legal frameworks. Our services include entity selection, contract drafting, and compliance strategies. We help clients minimize risks while positioning for long-term success through tailored corporate legal solutions.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning covers wills, trusts, and probate administration. We help clients protect assets and navigate post-death estate management. With 45 years of experience, we provide compassionate guidance for complex probate processes and family inheritance matters.
Real Estate
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, zoning issues, and property disputes. Our services include contract drafting, title resolution, and litigation support. We serve developers, landlords, and individual property owners across Northeast Ohio.
Public Sector Law
We provide legal counsel to school districts, municipalities, and county governments. Our practice includes labor relations, zoning regulations, and public policy guidance. We combine decades of experience with practical solutions for complex governmental legal challenges.
People
Leigh Herington
Attorney
Leigh Herington focuses on business law and litigation, combining legal expertise with community engagement. She actively supports local organizations through volunteer work and civic participation.
Charles Gasior
Partner
Charles Gasior specializes in real estate law, representing developers and property owners. He contributes to community growth through involvement with Aurora Chamber of Commerce initiatives.
Tom Reitz
Partner
Tom Reitz leads business law services with decades of experience in corporate structuring. He serves on Leadership Portage County and promotes faith-based community programs.
Jennifer Kangas Berendt
Attorney
Jennifer Kangas Berendt handles estate planning and probate matters. She volunteers with Kent Social Services and provides pro bono legal assistance to underserved clients.
Doug Paul
Partner
Doug Paul specializes in personal injury litigation and community outreach. He serves on the United Way of Portage County and mentors local youth through legal education programs.
Questions
What practice areas does Reitz, Paul & Shorr specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, business law, estate planning, real estate, public sector law, and domestic relations cases across Northeast Ohio.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We combine personalized attention with decades of experience, focusing on tailored solutions that align with client goals and community values.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Portage, Summit, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties in Northeast Ohio, with office locations in Aurora.
What community initiatives does the firm support?
We actively support Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Portage County, United Way, and local faith-based organizations through volunteerism.
