I have been helping families of Northeast Ohio in the practice areas of divorce and family law since 1989. I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Before attending college, I worked in the law firm of my father Archie W. Skidmore in the 1970's. I obtained undergraduate, graduate, and law degrees and clerked in my father's law firm during the summers in the 1980's. I also worked in the Ohio Senate as an intern while at graduate school at The Ohio State University. I have two brothers who obtained their law degrees [1984,1986] and we all returned home to Akron, Ohio by 1987 to practice law. I have practiced family law since 1989, in particular, high asset divorce cases. The divorce and dissolution process can be difficult to navigate through the court system. I am attentive to details and an experienced and compassionate advocate. With every case, I know it provides client's with a new opportunity. I bring a cerebral, professional and civil approach to family law.
Since 1989
Since 1993
Since 1990
Since 2002
1989 - Current
Skidmore & Associates Co., L.P.A.
The law firm of Skidmore & Associates is located in Akron, Ohio concentrating in the practice areas of real estate law, construction law, corporate law, employment law, probate law, estate law, bankruptcy law, and family law for over 55 years with combined years of over 125 years.
1987 - 1989
Skidmore & Associates Co., L.P.A.
Law clerk, assisted attorneys in business,banking,bankruptcy, real estate and family law issues
1982 - 1983
Ohio Senate
Worked as aide and intern,assisted support staff, wrote speeches,corresponded and communicated with constituency,coordinated with other branches of state government including the Office of Senate President,Govenor's Office, Office of the Speaker of the House, Department of Education, Summit County Delegations,and committee work
1982 - 1982
Stark County Prosecutor's Office
Assisted prosecutors in Civil Division.
1984 - 1987
J.D. | Law
Honors: 1987 U.S. Law Week Award;Hornbook Constitutional Law
1982 - 1984
M.A. | Government
1978 - 1982
B.A. | History, Business, Government
Honors: Dean's List Drushal Award
Akron Life & Leisure Magazine
Ohio Super Lawyers
Ohio Super Lawyers
ALS Association Ohio Chapter
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights