Legal Practice Areas.
Attorney Mark Tipton actively practices in these areas of law.
He is also willing to discuss other legal matters with you to guide you in the right direction. There is no fee for the initial call.
Estate Administration
Has a family member died? Is it time to carry out the terms of a Will? Who will help you through this process?
Estate Planning
What will happen to your property when you die? Who will care for your minor children? Do you have a Last Will and Testament? Do you need to bring it up to date?
Speeding Tickets
Did you get pulled over for driving a bit too fast? What can be done to protect my license to drive? Truck drivers are regularly served.
Traffic Charges
Were you stopped while driving with a suspended driver’s license? Are you facing a driving violation?
Guardianships
Does an adult you know require someone else to make appropriate decisions? Does a minor child need a Guardian? How can you accept that legal responsibility?
Guardian ad Litem
Who speaks for the children? A Guardian ad Litem does. In child custody disputes, a neutral Guardian ad Litem can save time and money for the parties to investigate and recommend a parenting plan that will serve the best interests of the children.
Child Custody
What sort of arrangements can be made for a child whose parents are no longer united? What can be done to secure parenting time with your child?
Child Support
Should you receive child support for your child? Have you been ordered to pay child support? Who will speak for you?
Automobile Accidents
Did another driver cause you to suffer a personal injury due to negligent driving? Have you incurred a loss of income? How can you be fairly compensated?
Dog Bites
Did someone’s dog bite you or your child? What sort of financial recovery can you receive for these injuries?
Wrongful Deaths
Is your family member deceased because of someone’s wrongful act? How can you receive proper compensation?
Garnishments
Do you have a court judgment against someone who has not paid? How can you collect what you are owed?
Criminal Defense
Do you have a criminal charge before you in a court of law? Who will advocate on your behalf?
Adoptions
How can you adopt a child you love? What are the steps needed to do so? Do the birth parents still have rights to the child? How can you protect your interests in that child? How can a step-parent become the legal parent of a spouse’s child?
Advance Directives
Who do you want to act for you if you are unable to act for yourself? Who would make medical decisions for you? Who would handle your financial affairs?
Driver’s License Issues
Do you need assistance in clearing up an Ohio driver’s license issue? Do you need to obtain driving privileges in order to work?
Juvenile Court Cases
Has your child been charged with a crime in the juvenile court? Is the state attempting to obtain custody of your child?
Local Counsel Representative
For law firms outside Northwest Ohio, local counsel representation is a time-saving way to have a local attorney appear for you in a Northwest Ohio court.
Unclaimed Funds
Are you or a family member entitled to funds which are being held by the State of Ohio? How can you obtain this money?
Real Estate
Do you need assistance in selling your home? Are there liens against your real estate? Who will prepare your Deed? Can you convey good title?
Evictions
Are renters staying without paying? How can you get them out? What are your legal rights?
Civil Protection Orders
Have you been the victim of Domestic Violence or Stalking? Do you need a Court Order to protect you and your family?