Waterville, OH Estate planning is a study in family dynamics. We spend our whole lives with our children navigating crises and difficulties and developing family values. Our kids grow up, they start driving, they go to college or pursue a trade, and ...
Toledo, OH RCO Law is pleased to announce a defense verdict in a medical negligence suit against a diagnostic radiologist and his practice group following a five-day jury trial in Lucas County, Ohio Common Pleas Court. RCO Law partner Kayla L. Hender ...
Toledo, OH RCO Law is celebrating the retirement of legacy administrative assistants Kim Bryant and Linda Rosinski this April, together contributing over eighty years of service to the Firm and its clients. Their contributions have been instrumental ...
Waterville, OH RCO Law Healthcare and Litigation Partner, Julia S. Wiley was recently elected to serve as president of the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) Board of Directors. She will serve a one-year term through December 2025. Julia has ...
On January 5, 2025, (then) President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), marking a significant change in the benefits landscape for teachers, police, firefighters and other public service workers. This landmark legislati ...
Kristen E. Gartland RCO Law is delighted to announce that Kristen E. Gartland has joined the Firm as marketing director. Kristen is responsible for leading the Firm’s strategic branding, advertising, public relations and business development initiat ...
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a new order in the ongoing litigation over the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on February 18. This order effectively lifts the previous nationwide injunction, meani ...
Important update for employers with employees who work in Michigan: Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) was originally a ballot initiative adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2018. Under Michigan law, once an initiative petition receives enough ...
Will I Owe Taxes When I Receive an Inheritance? As lawyers like to say, “it depends.” For the majority of American families, an inheritance of anything other than a retirement account comes to them tax free. There are four types of taxation to cons ...
New Partner Marissa K. Fitzpatrick RCO Law announces that Attorney Marissa K. Fitzpatrick has been elected to the Firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2025. Marissa practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation, and business suc ...
Congratulations to Of Counsel Attorney James E. Brazeau noted as an attorney practicing in Professional Liability Defense in Super Lawyers Magazine 2025, Ohio & Kentucky. Jim is a leading trial attorney who has been involved in hundreds of cases ...
RCO Law began with Clarence Brown in 1874. In 1882, Brown partnered with Frederick Lyman Geddes, each bringing key clients into their budding practice. By 1885, Brown had been retained by a committee of bondholders with a controlling interest in the ...
UPDATE: On December 23, 2024 the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an Order, effective immediately, granting the government’s emergency motion to stay the nationwide injunction previously issued by a United States District Court on Dece ...
On December 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary nationwide injunction against enforcement of the CTA. On December 7, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the federal age ...
As part of its 150th Celebration, RCO Law designated Goodwill Industries of Northwest Oho, Inc. as its philanthropy focus for 2024. On October 15, 16 and 17, RCO Law promoted a Donate for Good clothing drive with donation boxes placed at Four SeaGate ...
Congratulations to Attorneys Sarah J. Corney and Kayla L. Henderson who are both receiving the Ohio State Bar Foundation's 2024 Community Service Award for Newer Attorneys for their volunteer work in Findlay and Toledo, respectively. This award is pr ...
Fostoria, OH Today, the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring Ignite 419, a daylong conference at Stacy's Place, Fostoria, for small business owners and community leaders. RCO Law Employment Attorney Bill Beach is serving on a panel ...
Now is the time for a Goodwill donation to provide work for Goodwill clients! RCO Law is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. for a Donate for Good Drive on October 15, 16 and 17. Donation boxes for clothing and shoes are conv ...
RCO Law is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. for a Donate for Good Drive on October 15, 16 and 17 with donation boxes located in Toledo, Findlay, Maumee and Waterville. The drive is focusing on donations of clothing and shoe ...
Attorneys Kayla Henderson and Amy Luck served on the Executive Committee for the 2024 Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure held on Sunday, September 29, in Downtown Toledo. Thousands turned out to raise more than $148,290 for breast cancer ...
Findlay, OH On Thursday, September 26, attorneys, paralegals and admins from the Findlay office participated in the Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity build on the Bishop Lane block, Findlay. The group worked on finishing projects for a thre ...
Attorney Zack Lemon is a member of Leadership Toledo's Class of 2024-2025 joining a group of over 50 young professionals from northwest Ohio who will learn more about our community and its needs. According to Leadership Toledo's Mission Statement, th ...
Toledo Area Offices RCO Law is a proud sponsor of local chambers of commerce in northwest Ohio and the Toledo Rotary Club. In honor of the Firm's 150th Anniversary in 2024, RCO Law is sponsoring September meetings for the Maumee Chamber of Commerce ...
On Tuesday, September 10, Attorney Marjan Neceski joined the 28th Flag City Honor Flight accompanying 87 military veterans, primarily from the Vietnam era, to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor. Veterans and their guardians flew ...
Most people have heard of the Probate Court process and want to avoid it. In a move to avoid Probate Court some clients want to divide and bequeath land to all of their children. Family land is a blessing, but it can easily turn into a source of conf ...
Attorneys Amy Luck and Kimberly Conklin will present "What You Need to Know About the CTA and Non-Compete Agreements" at the Toledo Estate and Financial Planning Council's Educational Conference on September 19. This timely presentation for members o ...
As cherished members of our families, pets hold a special place in our hearts. Just like any other family member, it is crucial to consider their well-being and future care, especially in the event of our passing. Incorporating your pets into your es ...
Toledo, Ohio Attorney Kayla Henderson was honored yesterday at the Toledo Bar Association's Annual Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn. Kayla received the 2024 Trustees' Award given annually by the TBA Board of Directors to a member of the association w ...
Congratulations to RCO Law Attorney Kayla L. Henderson who will receive the 2024 Trustees’ Award from the Toledo Bar Association at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Trustees’ Award is given annually by the TBA Boar ...
Grand Rapids, Michigan RCO Law is a co-sponsor of the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers (MSHRM) Annual Meeting on May 22 through 24 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The mission of MSHRM is to foster a collaborative learning environment for profe ...
Health Care Attorney Julie Wiley will present "The Top 10 Ways to Stay Out of a Lawsuit: Documentation and Communication" on Wednesday, May 8 at noon, to nurses and risk managers at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Julie's presentat ...
RCO Law is pleased to co-sponsor the Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, Former Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, who will be speaking at the Women's Leadership Forum on Wednesday, April 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Findlay. Ms. Mason ...
On March 1, 2024 a federal district court in Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. The CTA, as implemented, requires certain entities to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcemen ...
A new federal reporting requirement impacts certain business owners effective immediately. RCO Law Attorneys Marissa Fitzpatrick and Mike Messenger will be presenting a webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for Toledo Regional Chamber of Co ...
RCO Law is a gold sponsor for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Morning Access Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 9, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Toledo Club, 235 14th Street. This morning event is an opportunity for Chamber members to mee ...
RCO Law is pleased to announce that attorneys Kayla L. Henderson, Marjan Neceski, and Jeff M. Smith have been elected to the Firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2024. According to RCO Law Managing Partner Peter N. Lavalette, "each of ...
On Tuesday, November 7, Ohio voters passed Issue 2 legalizing recreational marijuana effective December 7, 2023. Issue 2 allows for the sale and purchase of marijuana allowing adults who are 21 years old and older to use and possess up to 2.5 ounces ...
On December 28, 2023, the Ohio Supreme Court issued decisions applying Ohio's four-year statute of repose R.C. 2305.113(D) to wrongful death and derivative medical claims. In Everhart v. Coshocton Co. Mem. Hosp., Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-4670, the ...
A new federal reporting requirement affecting many business owners goes into effect on January 1, 2024. In September 2022, the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule implementing the fed ...
Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Attorney Marissa Fitzpatrick will be presenting "Planning for Incapacity: Guardianships and Powers of Attorney" on Thursday, November 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. for members of the Toledo Chapter of the Society of Fin ...
Congratulations to Attorney Bob Tucker who was honored last evening with Toledo's 20 Under 40 Award. Bob is a partner at RCO Law with a practice that focuses on commercial disputes from arbitration to trial and appeal. Bob's clients include manufactu ...
Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Attorneys Paul Croy and Marissa Fitzpatrick will speak to the membership of the Waterville Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Shawn's Irish Tavern, 105 S. Third Street. The meeting top ...
Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Attorney Marissa K. Fitzpatrick will be the guest speaker for Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation on Thursday, October 5, at 4:30 p.m. at Clara J's Tea Room, 219 West Wayne Street, Maumee. Marissa will provi ...
Attorney Sarah J. Corney is featured in The Buzz Book, Fall 2023, that hit the newsstands this week. Sarah is an Ohio and Florida licensed attorney who assists snowbirds and their families with estate planning and probate matters. Sarah's article not ...
The second annual Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation Day of Giving is Tuesday, August 15. RCO Law is proud to participate as a matching sponsor along with Plante Moran, and Terry L. Bossert. Tomorrow your gift will be matched up to $8,500. Your c ...
RCO Law is an Empowerment Sponsor for the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Forum on Tuesday, August 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club. RCO Law Attorney Sarah Corney will introduce the Keynote Speaker McKenna Re ...
The 8th Annual Blues, Brews and Brats Festival will be held this weekend on Saturday, July 29, in Downtown Waterville. The festival is presented by the Waterville Rotary and Third Street Cigar, with RCO Law as a sponsor. Chris Canas, known as Detroi ...
Congratulations to Attorney Amy J. Luck who was inducted into the Ohio State Bar Foundation as a Fellow at a ceremony at the Supreme Court of Ohio on June 13 in Columbus. Amy joins the Class of 2023 which includes 25 attorneys who serve private firms ...
RCO Law Labor and Employment Attorney Amy J. Luck was recently elected to serve as president of The Toledo Women’s Bar Association (TWBA) Board of Directors. She will serve a one-year term through June 2024. Amy has been a member of the TWBA since 20 ...
RCO Law Attorney Kayla L. Henderson was recently elected to The Toledo Bar Association’s Board of Directors for the 2023 term. Kayla previously served as an appointed Junior Bar representative for the TBA Board of Directors, and now serves as a dire ...
RCO Law sponsored its annual Women's Golf Clinic at The Claire Batista Golf Academy yesterday (June 15). Firm attorneys and their clients enjoyed working on their long and short games with lessons provided by LPGA Professionals Claire Batista and Lyn ...
Healthcare Attorneys Jean Sieler and Kayla Henderson are presenting today at the Toledo Bar Association's Annual Medical Legal Seminar: "Challenging Clients/Patients, Medical Malpractice, Mindfulness and Survival" at ProMedica The Toledo Hospital. P ...
RCO Law honors all nurses especially during Nurses Week which is May 6-12. This year's theme is "Nurses Make the Difference: Anytime, Anywhere-Always". Attorney Julie Wiley will present "Communication: The Best Defense" to Bon Secours Mercy Health nu ...
Proud to support the home team RCO Law attorneys attended a Mud Hens game on Tuesday, April 11, at Fifth Third Field. The evening included the opportunity to meet with Mud Hens General Manager Erik Ibsen. Erik shared a brief history of the Mud Hens, ...
Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Attorney Sarah Corney will present Estate Planning for Ohioans Living in Florida to two groups in April. On Wednesday, April 12, Sarah is presenting to the Toledo Bar Association Probate Committee. She also wi ...
For the second year, RCO Law will be a leading sponsor of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Forums. There are three luncheons planned with the first being held on Thursday, April 6, featuring Best-selling Author Collee ...
Labor and Employment Attorney Bill Beach will present Showcase Showdown: Things to Include in Your Employee Handbook at The Employers’ Association Employment Law Conference on Friday, March 24, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. Bill advises emplo ...
Attorney Dylan Krendl was recently elected to serve as a board member of the Findlay Young Professionals, a group sponsored by the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. FYP’s mission is to build professional connections, impact the community th ...
Attorney Matt Klein has been elected president of the Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association (FHCBA) for 2023. The FHCBA includes 150 attorneys and judicial officers who perform legal services and reside in Hancock County. The FHCBA is a voluntary pr ...
RCO Law is pleased to support National Women in Construction Week, March 5 through 11. The week, "Many Paths, One Mission," focuses on the different journeys women are taking toward the same goal - strengthening and amplifying the success of women in ...
Each year The Mirror, a community newspaper in Maumee, asks readers to nominate a person who has made a positive impact in the community. Attorney Julie Wiley was honored as one of the "General's Heroes" in 2022. This is the second time that Julie wa ...
By Sarah J. Corney Published in the Buzz Book, Spring 2023 If you are exploring options for passing on an inheritance to your loved one, here are the terms and options to know: Beneficiary Designations. Life insurance policies and retirement account ...
Attorney Tim Konieczny is active with Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County providing pro bono legal work for families that are working to achieve their dream of home ownership. Over the last several years Tim has assisted with providing mortgage and ...
The conservative majority of the Ohio Supreme Court held firm and clarified two important medical negligence defenses in back-to-back decisions issued in the last 10 days. In Clawson v. Heights Chiropractic Physicians LLC, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio ...
RCO Law's Healthcare Practice Group hosted two holiday parties this week for health care clients. ProMedica's Risk Management Team members were guests on Wednesday, November 30, and Bon Secours Mercy Health System's Risk Management Team members were ...
RCO Law is a sponsor of the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Forum on Wednesday, November 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hancock Hotel, 631 S. Main Street. The keynote speaker will be Sarah Zerr, a former Marine C ...
The Toledo Bar Association's Lucas County Common Pleas Court Seminar will be held on Friday, November 18, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at TBA offices, 311 N. Superior Street. Attorneys Jean Sieler and Jeff Smith will be leading breakout sessions on Winni ...
RCO Law is pleased to support the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay. On Friday, November 18, MCPA is presenting Rock of the 70s featuring The Guess Who, Firefall and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. The "Rock Hard, Live Longer" concert be ...
Attorney Marissa Fitzpatrick will present Asset Protection Trusts and Medicaid: Proactive Planning vs. "Crisis" Planning at the Toledo Bar Association's Annual Probate Court/Elder Law Seminar on Wednesday, November 16. The seminar will be held from 1 ...
Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning Attorney Marissa K. Fitzpatrick will be hosting Estate Planning Signing Meetings for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity families on Tuesday, November 1, and on Wednesday November 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hab ...
Congratulations to Attorneys Bob Tucker and Marissa Fitzpatrick who are nominees for the 20 Under 40 Award in Toledo. This leadership recognition program honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or in the community.Th ...
Attorney Kate Murray joins the Leadership Toledo Class of 2022. The Class of 2022 includes 54 individuals from local businesses and non-profit organizations who will participate in a 10-month program to learn more about the Greater Toledo region and ...
Attorney Jean Sieler has been elected president of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Toledo Chapter. Jean was installed as president at the organization’s September 20 meeting. Jean has been active w ...
By Sarah Corney Published in the Buzz Book, Spring 2023 If you are exploring options for passing on an inheritance to your loved one, here are the terms and options to know: Beneficiary Designations. Life insurance policies and retirement accounts al ...
This article was written by Estate Planning Attorney Sarah J. Corney for the Buzz Book, Fall 2022. Caught in the middle caring for older and younger generations? Running between pediatricians and geriatricians addressing medical and legal needs? As ...
The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Women's Leadership Forum on Thursday, August 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hancock Hotel, 631 S. Main Street, Findlay. The luncheon will feature Dr. Renee Smith, chief medical of ...
For over 40 years RCO Law has been a proponent and active participant in supporting the work of Leadership Toledo, a program designed for young business leaders helping them to build professional networks and become involved in important community in ...
Attorney Jean Sieler will be the keynote speaker for the Maumee Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. Jean will speak on "Intergenerational Communication: Ef ...
Ready to tee off at Ottawa Park are (L to R) Julie Wiley, Jeff Smith, Zack Lemon, Sarah Smidi, Josh Kin, Dylan Krendl, Nick Vidra (guest), Marissa Fitzpatrick, Sarah Knepp, and Kayla Henderson. At the RCO Law annual golf outing held on August 12 at O ...
RCO Law is a matching gifts sponsor for Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation’s Day of Giving today. The Firm joins Plante Moran and Terry L. Bossert in providing funds so that pledges of up to $5,000 will be doubled on this date. For over 150 years ...
August is "Make a Will Month." RCO Law Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Attorney Sarah Corney and Scott Hohman, CFP, AIF, president of Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc., Findlay, were interviewed on WBGU's The Journal program hosted by Steve Kenda ...
RCO Law welcomes Angela G. Barchick as its Firm Administrator. Angie is responsible for administrative, financial, human resources, IT, and facilities functions for the Firm and its three offices. She supervises clerical and administrative support ta ...
RCO Law is a key matching gifts sponsor for Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation’s Day of Giving on Tuesday, August 16. The Firm joins Plante Moran and Terry L. Bossert in providing funds so that pledges of up to $5,000 will be doubled on this date ...
Attorney Dylan J. Krendl will join the Hancock County Leadership Program’s Class of 2023 that kicks off on August 19. Dylan joins 29 other young professionals for the nine-month program that will build relationships, develop leadership skills, and cr ...