About
Richard James Makowski is a distinctly experienced attorney based totally in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on private injury regulation, crook protection, and own family law. With over 20 years of enjoy, he is dedicated to shielding his clients rights and reaching justice for them. If you are in need of professional criminal illustration, Richard James Makowski is the proper desire for you.
Legal Issues
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions
Ohio
Since 1977
6th Circuit
Since 1998
Experience
- Lawyer
Makowski Law Offices
2013 - Principal Assistant Lawyer General, Transportation Section, Columbus, OH
Ohio Lawyer General
2005 - Assistant Lawyer General, Transportation Section, Cleveland, OH
Ohio Lawyer General
1983 - Executive Director
Famicos Foundation, Cleveland, OH
1991 - Self-employed attorney
Richard J. Makowski, Lawyer at Law, Chesterland, OH
1983 - Geauga County Public Defender
Geauga County Public Defender Commission, Chardon, OH
1981 - Assistant Prosecuting Lawyer
Geauga County Prosecutor Office, Chardon, OH
1977
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D. | LawGraduation year: 1974
Xavier University
B.A. | HistoryGraduation year: 1970
Associations
Ohio State Bar
has membershipCurrent
St. Mary, German Village, Columbus, OH
Volunteer, Homecoming Festival; St. Vincent de Paul Society2009 - Current
Chesterland Historical Society
has membership, past President1995 - 2007
West Geauga Kiwanis Club
has membership, Past President1995 - 2007
Geauga County Agricultural Society
has membership1994 - 2006
Geauga County Library Foundation
has membership1995 - 2005
American Cancer Society, Geauga County Unit
has membership of Board of Trustee, Past Presideent1988 - 2005
Geauga County Bar Association
has membership, former committee member Unauthorized Practice of Law and Bar Admissions committees1978 - 2005
