Athens Area Legal Services
Legal Services
Biddlestone, Winkelmann & Baer Co., LPA
8 N. Court St. Ste 308 Athens 45701
740-592-6399
Biddlestone@bwb-law.comwww.BWB-LAW.comLaw@BWB-Law.com Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "We would be happy to discuss any possible assistance we might offer in more detail."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 4-Good acceptance
Herman Carson
39 N. College
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-8388
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Comments: "But legal services that we provide have specifically helped LGBT individuals."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Joseph Hazelbaker
39 N. College
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-8388
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Frank Lavelle
8 N. Court St. 2nd Floor
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-3347
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "We do adoptions, and if gay, etc. parents wanted to adopt, we could do that."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns:
Comments: "Other than above, N/A."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
John Lavelle
207 Columbus Rd. Ste. B
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-3348
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "My goal is to help anyone who is having trouble with an insurance company."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Frederick Oremus
16 W. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6410
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Comments: "1. Same sex marriage; 2. Eligibility for survivor benefits."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 4-Good Acceptance
Robert Shostak
18 W. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5828
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Comments: "We have assisted some couples in adoption and contract matters."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Information regarding legal rights such as adoption, inheritance and civil union contracts."
Jonathan Sowash
39 N. College
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-8388
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "Name changes, partnership agreements, conflict resolution."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 2-Some Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "We don't have any particular expertise on LGBT issues; just supportive and value equal rights, diversity inclusion."
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Assistance with referral on civil rights issues; respect and understanding in delivering legal services we provide."
Keith Wiens
85 N. Congress St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-4043
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 5-Very Good Knowledge
Comments: "Good knowledge of law relating to gay/lesbian parental rights; less awareness of transgender issues."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "My best friend in high school and college was gay.”
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Yes-legal representation/advice regarding parental rights."
