Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA
Family Law | Serving Elyria, OH
440-328-4574If you need Family help in Ohio, contact Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA , a local practice in Elyria, for legal representation.
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Most people need legal help at some point in their life. In Elyria and northern Ohio, the lawyers many individuals, families, & business owners turn to is Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA.
With more than 100 years of combined experience, our lawyers provide legal assistance in a broad range of legal areas, including family law, criminal defense, traffic offenses, gun rights, personal injury, estate planning and probate, and business law.
Our full-service approach to the practice of law benefits our clients who face legal issues that are complex or involve multiple areas of law. For example, you may want to update your estate plan following a divorce.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Call 440-328-4574 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Joel David Fritz
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1991
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D. - 1988
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S. - 1983
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Communications
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, Board Member Advocate, 1983 to Present
- Saint Mary Parish Elyria, Council Chairperson, 2001 to 2010
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney James S. Gemelas
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1998
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. - 1991
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Economics
- Major: Modern Greek
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association, 1998 to Present
- Lorain County Bar Association, 2000 to Present
- American Committee For Reunification of Parthenon Marbles, Member, 06/2015 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Greek
Attorney Douglas Wilson Merrill
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2000
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2000
- Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
- B.A. - 1996
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: History
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- OSBA, Member, 2000 to 2012
- LCBA, Member, 2000 to 2012
- Lorain County Notary Commission, Member, 2004 to 2012
Languages Spoken:
- English
- German
Attorney Michael Wilson
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2005
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- J.D. - 2004
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Grade Appeals Board
- Honors: Thomas Cooley Honor Award
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Moot Court Competition
- Law Review, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, Managing Associate Editor, 2002, 2004
- Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio
- B.A. - 2001
- Major: Business Administration/Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio Bar Association, Member, 2005 to Present
- Lorain County Bar Association, Member, 2009 to Present
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2015, Rising Star, 01/2015 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney John Kopasakis
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2013
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association, Present
- West Shore Bar Association, Present
- Lorain County Bar Association, Present
- Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Greek
Attorney Jenifer Berki Merrill
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2004
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2004
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Law Review, Member, 2002-2004
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Medical Technology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lorain County Bar Association, Member, 2004 to 2025
Languages Spoken:
- English