Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kent, Ohio
Williams, Kratcoski & Can has served Northeast Ohio's legal needs for over 65 years, offering comprehensive legal services tailored to individual client needs. Our team-centered approach combines experience, skill, and versatility with accessibility and affordability. We prioritize trust, transparency, and practical advice for personal and business legal matters. Our attorneys live and work in Northeast Ohio, building lasting relationships while addressing complex legal challenges. We specialize in business law, criminal defense, family law, real estate, immigration, and estate planning.Our team includes certified paralegals and attorneys with decades of combined experience. We focus on solving legal problems efficiently while maintaining ethical standards and client confidentiality. Our practice spans Portage and Summit Counties, with a commitment to community-based legal solutions. We provide consultations for new and ongoing legal concerns, emphasizing proactive planning and dispute resolution.
Services
Business Law
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Immigration Law
Civil Litigation
Probate Administration
DUI Defense
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of combined legal experience in Northeast Ohio
- Our team-centered approach ensures comprehensive case evaluation
- We provide tailored solutions for complex business and family law matters
- Our attorneys maintain deep local knowledge of Portage and Summit Counties
- We combine proven expertise with accessible, cost-efficient legal services
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract disputes, employment law, and liquor licensing. We assist with business planning, compliance, and transactions for startups and established companies. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and risk management.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our approach focuses on protecting rights, minimizing penalties, and preserving future opportunities through trial preparation and plea negotiations.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, custody, child support, and property division cases. We prioritize children's best interests while protecting clients' financial and parental rights through mediation and litigation.
Estate Planning
We create wills, trusts, and advance directives to manage estate distribution. Our services include probate administration, guardianship establishment, and minimizing estate tax liabilities through customized planning strategies.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, zoning issues, and property disputes. Our services include contract negotiation, title examination, and representation in eminent domain cases for buyers, sellers, and landlords.
People
Peter C. Kratcoski
Partner
Peter Kratcoski specializes in estate planning, business law, and real estate. He has practiced since 1988 and teaches probate law at Kent State University. Fluent in legal education and community service.
Barbara M. Griffin
Partner
Barbara Griffin focuses on family law and criminal defense. As a first-generation Cuban-American, she brings cultural understanding to her practice. Fluent in Spanish and committed to client advocacy.
Errol A. Can
Of Counsel
Errol Can combines prosecution and defense experience in criminal cases. He focuses on DUI defense and complex criminal litigation, applying balanced perspective to protect client rights.
Nicholas P. Ensinger
Associate Attorney
Nicholas Ensinger handles civil litigation and business law matters. Recent law graduate with academic honors, contributing fresh perspective to commercial disputes and contract negotiations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, criminal defense, family law, real estate, immigration, estate planning, and civil litigation for individuals and businesses in Northeast Ohio.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Call 330-673-3444 to schedule an initial consultation during regular business hours or for evening/saturday appointments.
Do you handle out-of-state legal matters?
We primarily serve Portage and Summit Counties but assist with interstate custody disputes and business transactions across state lines.
Can you help with emergency legal situations?
Contact us immediately for urgent matters - we prioritize time-sensitive cases like criminal defense and protective orders.
What estate planning documents should I have?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney tailored to your asset distribution preferences.
