Stebelton Snider
Family Law | Serving Lancaster, OH
740-654-4141Clients needing legal solutions for Family can connect with Stebelton Snider, a local Ohio practice.
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At Stebelton Snider, our team of attorneys is highly experienced in a wide range of matters. Our mission is to provide highly personalized legal services under one roof for the many challenges our clients may face. We provide first-rate legal services across central and southeastern Ohio, in both the state and federal courts.
Our Lancaster law office is open on Saturday by appointment to accommodate the convenience of our clients. Our attorneys are available 24/7 in case of emergency. Our “sundown rule” assures that every phone call is returned within one day. We maintain these services because we understand that our clients cannot depend on us unless they can count on our accessibility. We want you to be happy with your legal result and your experience working with our law firm.
For more information about our approach to client service and what we can do for you, contact our law firm to arrange a consultation with a skilled and experienced trial lawyer at Stebelton Snide
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Adoption Law
- Agricultural & Environmental Law
- Banking Law
- Business Law & Planning
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal & Traffic Defense
- Employment Law
- Estate Planning, Trusts, & Probate
- Family Law
- Oil, Gas, & Energy Law
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate Law
- Probate & Trust Litigation
Call 740-654-4141 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Abbey M. Becca
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2018
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2018
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Ohio University
- B.S., Bachelor of Science
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Health Services Administration
- Belmont Technical College
- Associate of Science
- Major: Accounting
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Pickaway County Bar Association
- Fairfield County Bar Association
- Fairfield County Women’s Bar Association
- Lancaster Rotary Club
- VITA Volunteer Tax Clinic, Capital University Law School
- Bankruptcy By-Pass Clinic, Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- Clean Slate Clinic, Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- Fairfield County Bar Association, Pro Bono Legal Clinic
Attorney Charles M. Elsea
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2009
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2010
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2015
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2016
- United States Supreme Court, 2020
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2009
- Concordia University Chicago
- B.A. - 2006
- Major: Political Science & History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Fairfield County Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
Attorney Daniel J. Fruth
Dan is a partner and Department Chairman of Stebelton Snider's civil litigation practice. Dan's practice includes employment law, assisting businesses with human resources compliance issues and employee discipline, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, Veteran Affairs benefits claims, and business litigation.
Dan is a member of the Fairfield County, Ohio State, American Bar and the Ohio Employment Lawyer's Associations. He is also a member of the Fairfield Medical Center Board of Directors and the Josh Morrow Fund.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Ohio Employment Lawyer's Association
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Board Member, Fairfield Medical Center
- Board Member, Josh Morrow Workplace Fairness Fund
Attorney Paul R. Hensley
Paul received his bachelor's degree (summa cum laude) from Kent State University in 1994 and his juris doctorate from the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1997, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar that same year. Paul joined Stebelton Snider in the Spring of 2001. Prior to joining Stebelton Snider, Paul spent three years as a federal public defender for the Southern District of Ohio. Currently his skills are utilized in the firm's domestic relations and criminal defense areas.
Paul is a member of the Fairfield County and Ohio State Bar Associations. He is admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio and United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Attorney Matthew E. Johnson
Matt is a member of the Fairfield County and Ohio State Bar Associations. He serves as a current member and Vice President of the Fairfield County Revolving Loan Committee, former president and director of the Fairfield County Red Cross, and former president of the Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District.
He has also served as director and Secretary of the Fairfield County Foundation as well as being the affiliate board member of the Lancaster Board of Realtors, where he was the affiliate of the year in 2013. Matt resides in Lancaster with his wife, Kim, and sons, Brandon and Eric. Matt is an active member in the First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, having served as the elder for personnel.
Attorney Jefferson M. Kiser
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2019
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2019
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2019
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Business Management; Minor in History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio Bar Association, 2019
- Fairfield County Bar Association, 2019
- Pickaway County Bar Association, 2019
Attorney Morgan M. Lyles
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2013
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2013
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S. - 2010
- Major: Journalism
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Family Advisory Council, 2019 – Present (Member)
- Columbus Mothers of Twins Club, 2019 – Present (Member)
- Fairfield Industries, 2014 – 2019 (Board Member, Past President)
- Fairfield Leadership, 2014 – Present (Graduate)
Attorney Todd D. Pechar
Todd Pechar has been practicing collections law with the firm for over 20 years. Since 2015 Todd has been named Special Counsel to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for the Medicaid Recovery Program. He is Special Counsel for Fairfield, Pickaway, Hocking and Perry County.
In 2018, he became the President and Managing Partner of Stebelton Snider.
Todd graduated from Wittenberg University and received his juris doctorate from Capital University. He is a member of the Ohio Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio.
Todd's law practice emphasizes commercial business collections, real estate law and mechanic’s lien law. His practice includes the areas of collections, real estate, construction, condominium and estate probate law.
Todd is a member of the Fairfield County, Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. He is a graduate of the Fairfield Leadership Program and past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fairfield County Junior Achievement. He has served on numerous community boards.
Attorney John M. Snider
John received his bachelor’s degree in 1979 and his juris doctorate in 1982, both from Capital University. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1982; the US District Court, Southern District of Ohio in 1983, and the US Supreme Court in 1998. John's practice spans several areas of civil litigation. In particular, he concentrates on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law, and several Oil & Gas related matters.
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1982
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
Education:
- Selected to SuperLawyers: 2010-2011
- Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
- Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for High Professional Achievement
Attorney Benjamin T. Swain
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2007
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. - 2007
- Honors: Order of the Curia
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Political Science - Public Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Fairfield County Bar Association, 2008 to Present
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2008 to Present
- Fairfield County Bar Association, President, 2014 to 2015
- Legal Clinic Volunteer, 2008 to Present
- Domestic Relations Court Helpdesk
Attorney Mickellea M. Tennis
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2020
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2022
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: International Relations and Diplomacy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Equitas Health Name Change Clinic, 2017 to 2019
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Fairfield County Bar Association