Robert John Gargasz
Robert has been a practicing Attorney at Law since 1983 in Lorain, Ohio. Robert has zealously and vigorously represented his clients in his many years of practice.
Robert attended Lorain Catholic High School, graduating in 1977. He attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a Major in Human Resources Management, graduating in 1980. He attained his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1982.
From 2000-2005 Robert was Legal Council for the Lorain Port Authority providing legal assistance and services to the Executive Director, Board and Staff.
From 1991 to present Robert has been President and Attorney at Law for his own practice in Lorain, Ohio.
From 1992 to 1999, Robert served as Civil Assistant to the Law Director of the City of Lorain.
From 1988-1991 Robert was an Attorney at Law for Warhola, O’Toole, Loughman, Alderman and Stumphauzer in Lorain, Ohio. His area of practice was personal injury, trial discovery and preparation, Insurance defense and commercial litigation.
Activities & Organizations
Ohio Gun Owners, Member
National Rifle Association, Member
Polish Fisherman’s Club, Past President
Kipton Sportman Club, Member
Volunteer as legal counsel for the Black River Conservation Association, Inc., Lorain Youth Baseball, and for the Volunteer Guardian Program.
- Ohio Northern University
- J.D. (1982)
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- Honors: Frank B. Willis Academic Scholarship. 81-83. Finalist in 82’ Ohio Northern University A.T.L.A mock trial. American Jurisprudence Book Award in the study of insurance law. Candidate for the Willis Society/ O.N.U Legal Honor Society.
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- University of Toledo
- B.B.A. (1980) | Business Administration
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- Honors: Cum Laude, Deans List, Member Phi Kappa Honor Society
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- Legal Counsel
- Lorain Port Authority
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- providing legal assistance and services to the Executive Director, Board and Staff.
- Civil Assistant to Law Director
- City of Lorain
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- erform all necessary legal services under the Law Director as necessary to protect the citizens of Lorain, Ohio and as necessary to counsel officials, boards and representatives of the City of Lorain, and/or drafting of contractual documents, ordinances, essential work concerning contractual formation, bidding, and administration as may be required.
- Attorney
- Warhola, O’Toole, Loughman, Alderman and Stumphauzer
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- Lorain, Ohio. Associate engaged in litigation practice and services, personal injury, handling of discovery and trial preparation matters. Insurance defense and commercial litigation.
- Assistant Lorain City Prosecutor
- City of Lorain
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- Represent the State of Ohio, City of Lorain and their police officers in all criminal matters in the Lorain Municipal Court. Interview complaints, work with police officers in reviewing facts of cases and charges and guidance on issues in criminal matters.
- High Rating in Both legal Ability & Ethical Standards
- Martindale Hubbell
- America's Most Honored Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell
- High Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
- Martindale Hubbell
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Ohio
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 0007136
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- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Litigation
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- General Civil
- English