Nancy Fioritto

23250 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH

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4.6 / 5
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Education

1986
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1976
St Michael's College, MA - Masters
1969
Kent State University, BS - Bachelor of Science

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4.6 65 reviews
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Anthony yatsko

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24 Nov, 2024
Mr. Starke with his half-century expertise. Helped me immensely in my time of need. Real, rough and tough guy. Not for the light-hearted. I could give him a million stars for this review and it wouldn’t be enough to thank this man for his help. Thank you Mr. Starke! - Tony
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Amanda gray

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13 Nov, 2024
Sheldon was very knowledgeable and helped me through a legal process with my former oversees employer. He was available to take calls and if not he called back quickly. It was a pleasure to work with him and he made a tough time in my life much easier!
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Mark thomas

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04 Sep, 2024
Sheldon is more like family. its been times where I didn't have the money and he still helped me. he's there for me,he's more than a great lawyer he cares
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorney who provides honest and straightforward legal advice
“Straight shooter, knows his stuff and tells it like it is, very polite and I have nothing but respect for a lawyer like that”
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Demonstrates care and compassion for clients, goes above and beyond to ensure their needs are met
“He is the kindest, sweetest and most understanding attorney I have ever met!! Mr. Starke will listen to you and genuinely want to know you and learn about your situation and will offer you very good, sound advice.”
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Highly professional and trustworthy, with a strong focus on integrity and ethics
“He is extremely smart and knows what he is talking about. He helped me with a lot, and I am beyond grateful! Highly recommend!”
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Effective and successful in achieving positive outcomes for clients
“Mr Stark Took my case and we won he is the best Attorney around and I would send everyone that I know that needs a good attorney”
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Provides valuable mentorship and guidance, especially for new lawyers
“Sheldon volunteers his time every year in a mentorship program run by the Ohio State Bar. This program connects well-established lawyers in the area with rookie lawyers who just passed the Bar, in an effort to help them get on their feet find their way as a new lawyer.”
Cons
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May not be the best fit for certain types of cases or clients
“My experience with Sheldon was not favorable and very unprofessional. For one to have spent money on him and he does not deliver or lose his temper is unacceptable!”
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Potential for lack of clear communication or setting proper expectations with clients
“If he had explained what I was up against... example...just what preponderance of evidence meant, I would have proceeded differently and not lost everything I loved.”

Publications

2010:
Ohio State Bar Association, Law You Can Use, “Stimulus Funding: Who Gets It and How?”
2008:
Ohio State Bar Association, Law You can Use, “Law Considers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”
2008:
Ohio State Bar Association, Law You Can Use, “Underlying Issues of Parental Alienation”

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