Garfield Heights, OH Law Firm

McGinnis & Tater LLC

McGinnis & Tater, L.L.C. was founded on the simple principal that bad things happen to good people and those individuals, who are often our friends and family, deserve the highest quality legal representation. At McGinnis & Tater we are first and foremost trial attorneys. We have over forty-six (46) years combined experience arguing cases to trial courts, appellate courts, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, and the Federal Social Security Administration.

At McGinnis & Tater we strive to provide outstanding legal representation to individuals injured as a result of others' negligence, individuals who have suffered a work-place injury, individuals who suffer from a disability that makes them unable to work, individuals accused of a crime, or individuals who are going through a divorce. We help clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and we do it with professional service, genuine compassion and aggressive representation that enables our clients to leave our office in a much better position than they arrived.

However, what sets McGinnis & Tater apart from other law firms is the fact that we care about our clients and communicate directly with our clients. Our aim has always been to provide clients with easy access to quality legal services at our convenient suburban office (located near I-480, I-77, I-271 and Route 8 in Northeastern Ohio). John P. McGinnis and Steve W. Tater are true local attorneys who want to insure that everyone in their community has an opportunity to hire skilled, aggressive attorneys who will fight for their rights. We grew up in Northeast Ohio and raised our children in Northeast Ohio. That is why we want to show our commitment to the Northeast Ohio citizens and make sure quality legal representation is available to the community we have always called "home".

You can rest assured that at McGinnis & Tater you are never treated as a "number", you are treated as a respected client. Our clients receive personal attention and speak directly with the attorney assigned to their case. We believe that each client is unique and has a right to personal attention. We became lawyers to help people through difficult periods in their lives and the only way we know to do this is by actively communicating with our clients on a regular basis.

Below is a short overview of just some of the quality representation we provide:

• Personal Injury/Workers' Compensation: If you are injured in an automobile accident or are injured at work, rest assured that our over forty-six (46) years of combined experience have provided us with the knowledge as to the tricks insurance companies and employers use to avoid paying reasonable value for your claim. Attention to detail, preparation, and a willingness to fight for our clients make us the right choice to battle with big insurance companies and corporations who are more worried about their own bottom lines than your rights.

• Social Security Disability: Statistically, the vast majority of Social Security Disability claims are denied at the Initial Claim and Reconsideration levels. The reason is simple: most claimants will have no idea how to properly and thoroughly prepare a disability case for a hearing, whereas McGinnis & Tater can apply our familiarity and expertise with Social Security rules and regulations toward the goal of obtaining a favorable outcome on your case. Because it takes so long to get to a disability hearing, and because your future livelihood is at stake, it is too big of a risk to face this process without experienced attorneys like McGinnis & Tater by your side.

• Divorce / Family Law: At one of the most difficult times in your life, you need a lawyer you can rely on. The tough, caring professionals at McGinnis & Tater will fight to protect your interests during a family law dispute. Whether it’s to protect your rights with respect to your children, or it’s to protect your financial interests, our goal is to provide you with the best representation possible without unnecessarily running up an hourly fee that could easily have been avoided.

• Criminal Law / DWI Law: We are skilled trial attorneys who handle most Juvenile and Adult criminal matters, whether misdemeanors or felonies. This includes all phases of the criminal justice system, from detention, arrest and arraignment to trial, sentencing or post-conviction relief. McGinnis & Tater will fight to defend your rights and pursue every avenue available to make sure you receive the best possible representation.

Emergency consultation and flexible payment options are available for your convenience.

It costs nothing to meet for an Initial Consultation. So pick up the phone or email us so that we can adequately evaluate your case.

Contact McGinnis & Tater LLC today at 216-452-9692 to schedule an appointment.