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Commercial trucking companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that their vehicles are safe and that their drivers are properly trained. Sadly, commercial trucking companies often fail in this regard, leading to serious accidents and injuries.

The elderly and those unable to care for themselves are among the most vulnerable in our society. Sadly, unscrupulous individuals may exert undue influence to take advantage of their vulnerabilities. This can include encouraging changes to estate plan documents.

Because accidents that involve commercial vehicles often rely on complex evidence, a thorough investigation of the accident is a critical step. At the Dayton law firm of StachlerHarmon, our attorneys leave no stone unturned when investigating truck accidents.

Insurance issues are central to the resolution of car accident cases in Ohio and every other state. That is why, after an accident, it makes sense to protect your interests with assistance from attorneys who are well-versed in handling those issues.

Families often fight. Sometimes that's unavoidable, sometimes not. Either way, however, if a probate or estate issue is involved, it's a sensitive situation — and one for which you need skilled legal counsel.

Assuming responsibility for another person's financial affairs, trust or estate is no small matter. Disputes over an executor's or trustee's actions often involve very complex issues. The attorneys at StachlerHarmon are committed to solving complex disputes efficiently and effectively.

The assistance of experienced business counsel can be valuable in creatively resolving legal disputes in business.

Minority shareholder oppression can lead to shareholder oppression suits. A minority shareholder has to show that the majority shareholder breached a fiduciary duty.

If you are starting to think about the end of your lifetime and the legacy that you would like to leave, it's probably time to create a will. Many people wait too late before making their wishes formally known, and this can mean that they are never fulfilled, causing the loved ones that they left behind to experience great distress.

When planning your estate, it's likely that you have reflected on the legacy that you will leave behind after you pass away. While it's likely that you will want to leave a large portion of the estate to immediate family members, you may also have a charity that is close to your heart.