Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
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Offering Hope, Delivering Solutions
At Hickman Lowder, we believe in the value of each human being, and that everyone, regardless of age, health, or capacity, deserves the best life possible.
Each attorney at Hickman Lowder chose to practice law because it allows us a meaningful way to advocate for people whose lives are complicated by special concerns and frustrated by an impersonal, imperfect system.
You are doing important and challenging work right now. It might make you feel unbalanced, unsure and alone.
We have been down that path, too. We know it inside and out. And at the same time, we recognize and honor that your path is unique.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
Call 216-861-0360 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney George O. Aljoe
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
Education:
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D.
- Ohio University
- B.A.
Attorney Amanda M. Buzo
Bar Admissions:
Ohio, 2005
Education:
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Member, Law School's Trial Team
- Honors: Jessup International Moot Court
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S.
Attorney Elena A. Lidrbauch
Bar Admissions:
Ohio, 1999
Education:
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D.
- Kent State University
- M.Ed. Rehabilitation Counseling
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B.A.
Attorney Janet L. Lowder
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1992
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1993
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1992
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, 1992
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Law Review: Cleveland State Law Review, Associate Editor and Editor, 1990 - 1992
- Baldwin Wallace College, Cleveland, Ohio, 1973
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
Attorney Helen L. Rapp
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2018
- Connecticut, 2019
- Ohio, 2021
Education:
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, 2017
- J.D.
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Law Journal: Journal of Law and Health , Publications Editor, 2014 - 2017
- Manhattan College, New York, New York, 1983
- B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Chemical Engineer
Attorney Ethan A. Welch
Bar Admissions:
Ohio, 2015
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D.
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
Attorney Riley A. Williams
Bar Admissions:
Ohio, 2024
Education:
- Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: Health Law Society, Member
- Honors: Women’s Law Student Association, Member
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: OHIO Distinction Scholar
- Honors: Olive Emler Ross Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2020)
Attorney Franklin J. Hickman
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1973
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1973
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
Education:
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1973
- Honors: Wiley C. Rutledge Memorial Award
- Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia
- M.A. - 1970
- Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia
- B.A. - 1969
- Honors: summa cum laude