J. G. Wentworth

Eric’s practice focuses on litigation, business law, probate and estate planning. He works closely with insurance companies to defend their insureds in litigation, and also handles coverage matters. Eric has represented cities and villages throughout Ohio in cases involving allegations of civil rights violations, police liability, land use and zoning, employment issues, and constitutional challenges to ordinances. Additionally, Eric represents major commercial transportation companies, and a number of small to mid-sized businesses in courts throughout Northern Ohio. Eric’s business practice involves counseling business owners on topics of formation, employment or human relations issues, commercial real estate (leases and sales), contracts and business succession planning. Finally, Eric has developed a strong background in probate and estate planning, going back to his initial years of practice. He counsels individuals and their families on planning for the successful transfer of their assets to loved ones. This includes wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Eric also assists individuals after the death of a family member or loved one. He works with clients through this difficult time to ease the transfer of assets through probate or trust administration. His involvement with the transfer of assets in estates led to an expertise with real estate transactions. Eric has been involved with residential sales, purchases and leases. He also counsel business clients on commercial leases and sales or purchases of real estate. Eric has been rated “AV” through Martindale Hubbell’s peer rating service (Legal ability "Very High to Preeminent" and general ethical reputation "Very High"). Eric is an active member of his community. Eric serves as Vice-Chairman on the Planning Commission for the City of Middleburg Heights. He is a member of St. Bartholomew’s Parish, and the Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and was a past member of its Executive Committee. Eric coached soccer, baseball and softball for many years, and the City of Middleburg Heights recognized Eric as its Coach of the Year in 2010.