Elisa Staats

After years of representing big business both in and out of the courtroom, I decided to take all of my knowledge, experience, and expertise, and apply them to representing individuals in family law matters. Whether you anticipate an ugly divorce or an amicable one, a big law suit or small, I am ready to put my legal skills to work for you.

University of Akron School of Law

J.D. | Law

1989 - 1992

Marine Corps Officer Candidate School

Graduate

1991 - 1991

University of Akron

B.A. | English

1984 - 1989

Associate

Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC

2002 - 2004

Attorney experienced in all aspects of commercial litigation including business, contract, employment, and environmental disputes. Healthcare experience includes litigation involving contracting, discrimination, labor, and credentialing. Counseled clients regarding the anticipation, identification, evaluation, and minimization of business and legal risks. Client representation included privately and publicly held corporations, hospitals, hospital officers, medical groups, healthcare providers and schools. Handled matters at both trial and appellate levels. Experience in both state and federal courts.

International Marketing Manager

Roadway Express, Inc.

1997 - 2002

Responsible for the growth of Canada and Mexico, a $70 million market. Monitored federal government activity and laws regarding international trade and developed and implemented marketing plans accordingly. Trained a sales force of over 600 on securing Canada and Mexico business opportunities.

Contract Specialist

Roadway Express, Inc.

1996 - 1997

Prepared documents to effectuate various transactional matters. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated various contracts. Provided legal counsel regarding regulatory compliance and the legal effect of documents, practices, and policies. Initiated corporate contracting procedures for handling third party relationships. Anticipated, assessed, evaluated and minimized liabilities and risks to be assumed by Roadway Express, Inc. Discovered revenue loss areas and initiated action plan that provided over $1 million in revenue retention. Performed legal research and writing in connection with miscellaneous corporate and transportation law matters.

Owner

Law Offices of Elisa Longville

1993 - 1996

Sole practitioner with substantial, diverse practice. Represented several clients in matters involving al aspects of civil litigation, employment law, criminal law, domestic relations, and personal injury. Principal responsibilities included developing and preparing cases from filing of suit through trial.

Law Clerk

The University of Akron Office of General Counsel

1990 - 1991

Conducted research and performed legal analysis to assist in university-wide policy making, covering such areas as employment, education, administrative, tax, civil rights and criminal law. Drafted pleadings for personal injury cases brought against the university in the Court of Claims.

Law Clerk

Summit County Prosecutor's Office - Child Support Enforcement Agency

1990 - 1990

Prepared case files for hearings in both Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts. Drafted motions and pleadings for hearings and trials. Performed legal research and provided analysis of various family law issues. Assisted with writing the procedural guidelines regarding child support modification for both the legal and administrative staff.

Akron Bar Association Probate Law Section

Member

2008 - Current

Akron Bar Association Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Current

Akron Bar Association

Member

2002 - Current

Ohio State Bar

Member

1994 - Current

Ohio

Since 1992

6th Circuit

Since 2003

• Credit Cards Accepted

• Child and Spousal Support
• Child Custody
• Civil Litigation