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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

Janet handles some of KJK’s most procedurally and emotionally challenging civil litigation, including complex commercial litigation and domestic relations and family law. In all areas of her practice, she confidently guides clients through every stage of the legal process, from negotiation and alternative dispute resolution when possible, to court appearances and trial when all other avenues of resolution have failed. In doing so, she works to ensure that her clients are informed and supported throughout.

Janet brings compassion and empathy to her work in domestic and family law, demonstrating good dedication to clients during what is often one of the most vulnerable times in a person’s life. She guides clients in Northeast Ohio through what are often emotionally-charged legal matters, including divorce, dissolution, child custody and juvenile court proceedings involving unwed parents. She also assists individuals in preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, helping them establish clarity and protection in their personal and financial affairs. Janet’s client-centered approach ensures that she serves not only as a zealous advocate but as an attentive listener and advisor.

Outside of the office, Janet enjoys spending time with her family and her two cats, Telemachus and Eurydice, gardening and cheering on her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.

Representative Experience
AWARDS
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Ones To Watch, Family Law, 2023 – 2025
  • Selected to Ohio Rising Stars, 2022 – 2025
  • JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Author, Family Law, 2023 – 2025
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Lawyers as Leaders, Spring 2015
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Commercial Paper, Fall 2014
  • Public Service Fellow with Dean’s Special Recognition, The Ohio State University
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Family Law Section Center for Principled Family Advocacy
  • FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland, Class of 2021
  • CMBA Leadership Academy, Class of 2021
  • National Organization for Women
    • Past Bylaws Chair and Legislative Liaison
  • Ohio NOW Education and Legal Fund
    • Past Assistant Director
    • Past Bylaws Chair
    • Past Secretary
  • Women’s Legal Society
    • Past President
  • Legal Aid Society of Columbus Domestic Team
    • Intern, Summer 2013
  • The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
    • Volunteer
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EDUCATION

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2015, cum laude
  • The Ohio State University, B.A., 2012, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

RECENT KJK INSIGHTS

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?

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Available Grounds for Divorce in Ohio: What You Need to Know

Available Grounds for Divorce in Ohio: What You Need to Know

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What to Expect at a Final Hearing in a Domestic Relations Lawsuit

What to Expect at a Final Hearing in a Domestic Relations Lawsuit

You’ve done all the hard work in your divorce or dissolution action. You’ve exchanged any requisite documents and other discovery, made a full and complete disclosure of all your assets, liabilities and income, and completed any requisite court forms. You’ve...

Ultimately, my end goal is never to craft just any particular outcome for a client—it’s to craft an outcome that makes sense and works for that specific client. I recognize and appreciate that not every solution is created equally and aim to have a holistic understanding of a client’s priorities, needs and desires.

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