​​​A Little About Me...

I graduated in 2000 from Kent State University with a B.A in English and in 2004 from the University of Toledo College of Law with a Juris Doctorate.  I took and passed the Ohio Bar examination in Summer, 2004 and began my solo practice in April of 2005 after working for another local attorney for one year.  Since that time I have enjoyed getting to know many people throughout the community as clients, colleagues and friends and have tried many cases to jury and to the bench. Many of my former clients remain in touch as friends and often refer new clients. 

I am currently a licensed attorney in the State of Florida, as well as Ohio and enjoy both locations.

Most of my Ohio cases have been in Ottawa, Erie, Huron and Sandusky Counties although I do travel to other jurisdictions in the area. I am a member of the Ottawa County and Sandusky County Bar Associations.

I reside in Port Clinton, Ohio and served for nearly a decade as a board member of the Humane Society of Ottawa County.  I enjoy performing arts and served as the Entertainment Director of Port Clinton's New Year's Eve Walleye Drop for over a decade. I still enjoy theatre and have directed and performed in several Murder Mystery Dinner plays to date. I also enjoy drone photography. 

I am a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and am an avid supporter of  our local Toledo Walleye and Mudhens.  Cadillac automobiles are another passion and I consider them the finest cars made.   

CHRISTOPHER MARCINKO

I absolutely love working with kids! These are some of the amazingly talented fifth grade students  I've worked with at Meadowlawn School in Perkins. I enjoyed helping coach these students to their well-earned victory in the Lorain County Mock Trial competition in November of 2017. I have enjoyed working with a new group of students each fall.

"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE IS IN THE WILLINGNESS TO WORK VERY, VERY HARD...."

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Chris examines a witness in an animal cruelty case which received local and national attention. Chris successfully represented the Humane Society of Ottawa County. Photo Courtesy of the Toledo Blade

"Hard work, persistence, blood sweat and tears. 110% all the time. Attorneys sure know how to have fun!"

Art J. Rooney II

               ORENTHAL

Orenthal has served as our office administrator and intern since December 2020.

Orenthal is friendly and loves visitors but he is NOT permitted to give legal advice.