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Our business practice focuses on the representation of businesses by providing a complete range of advice with regard to the formation and operation of businesses on a variety of matters including structure, reorganization, purchase and sale of assets, financing, buy-sell arrangements, employment matters, contracts, tax, and other key aspects of the management and operation of businesses. Our attorneys work together to provide a complete spectrum of services to our business clients.

Business Law Attorneys

  1. John Bogniard
    John is a Director and former Managing Director at the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. His practice focuses in the labor and corporate fields. In the general corporate area, he handles a variety of legal… Read more about John Bogniard Attorney At Law
  2. Edward V. Buehrle
    Ed is a director and shareholder and practices out of the Akron office of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.  His practice areas include Business, Real Estate and Financing. Representative Work:… Read more about Edward V. Buehrle Attorney At Law
  3. David E. Butz
    Mr. Butz is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and is co-chair of the Litigation Section. He has also served as Chair of the Marketing Committee at the firm.  Mr. Butz devotes a majority of his… Read more about David E. Butz Attorney At Law
  4. Andrew J. Byler
    Andrew is an Associate Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of both the Canton and Massillon offices. Andrew is a member of the firms Employee Benefits Law and Business/Corporate Practice… Read more about Andrew J. Byler Attorney At Law
  1. Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell
    Jackie is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. L.P.A. Jackie joined the law firm in 1985, immediately after matriculation from law school. She was elected shareholder in 1991. She served on the Management Committee… Read more about Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell Attorney At Law
  2. James F. Contini II
    Jim is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., and currently serves as a member of the firm’s management committee. Jim is a certified specialist in estate planning, trusts and probate law by the Ohio… Read more about James F. Contini II Attorney At Law
  3. Ronald W. Dougherty
    Ron is a senior partner of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He was the third member of the law firm, served as the managing partner for 17 years and has been instrumental in the firm’s steady growth. Ron served… Read more about Ronald W. Dougherty Attorney At Law
  4. Terry J. Evans
    TJ is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.  He provides legal counsel and advice to corporate clients and individuals in various areas, including contract negotiations, lease negotiations,… Read more about Terry J. Evans Attorney At Law
  1. Fred J. Haupt
    Fred began his professional career with KWGD in March of 1967 as the firm's sixth attorney. Although his practice began in the litigation area, he quickly became focused primarily in the areas of business, contract and… Read more about Fred J. Haupt Attorney At Law
  2. Jason F. Haupt
    Jason joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., in 2002, and became a director of the firm in 2009. Jason is chair of the firm's Health Care Section, chairs the firm’s Associate Development Committee, is co-chair… Read more about Jason F. Haupt Attorney At Law
  3. Joshua S. Henniger
    Josh, a past recipient of the Sam Krugliak Legal Scholarship award, joined the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2017 as a law clerk.  Josh was named an associate of the firm, after being admitted to… Read more about Joshua S. Henniger Attorney At Law
  4. Matthew R. Hull
    Matt is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of the Akron, Canton and Massillon offices.   Matt is a member of the firm’s Business/Corporate and… Read more about Matthew R. Hull Attorney At Law
  1. Christopher R. Hunt
    A native of Alliance, Ohio, Christopher is a director at the firm.  His corporate and tax practice focuses on small and medium sized privately held and publicly traded companies. Christopher’s real estate practice focuses on… Read more about Christopher R. Hunt Attorney At Law
  2. Matthew R. Hunt
    Matthew is a director/shareholder at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Matthew’s practice is focused in professional and general corporate law, commercial and residential real estate transactions, commercial… Read more about Matthew R. Hunt Attorney At Law
  3. Randall C. Hunt
    Randy is a director at the firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. A native of Alliance, Ohio, Randy served as the firm’s managing partner for 14 years and has been instrumental in the firm’s steady… Read more about Randall C. Hunt Attorney At Law
  4. David J. Lewis
    Dave is a director and shareholder of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of the firm’s Northeast Ohio offices. His areas of concentration include:  corporate, individual, partnership,… Read more about David J. Lewis Attorney At Law
  1. Paul H. Malesick II
    Paul joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., as a director in January 2000, after 11 years of practicing with a firm whose practice was limited to Labor and Employment Law. A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Paul has… Read more about Paul H. Malesick II Attorney At Law
  2. Leigh A. Maxa
    Leigh is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.  Her practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts, as well as before various administrative agencies, including the Ohio Bureau of… Read more about Leigh A. Maxa Attorney At Law
  3. John P. Maxwell
    John is a director of KWGD. His practice is concentrated in the areas of insurance defense litigation, general civil litigation, appellate practice, creditor’s rights, business law and real estate law, and is admitted to practice in… Read more about John P. Maxwell Attorney At Law
  4. Karen Soehnlen McQueen
    Karen is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. with a practice that focuses on areas of employment litigation and labor, representing employers in all labor matters… Read more about Karen Soehnlen McQueen Attorney At Law
  1. Terry A. Moore
    Terry, a native of Canton, Ohio, served as the Managing Director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. from 2001-2018.  During his tenure, the law firm  grew from 25 to more than 50 attorneys. … Read more about Terry A. Moore Attorney At Law
  2. Matthew P. Mullen
    Matt is a director and co-chairman of the Litigation Section at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. He practices throughout Ohio, as well as northern West Virginia… Read more about Matthew P. Mullen Attorney At Law
  3. Edward D. Murray
    Ed, a Lorain, Ohio native, and director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., joined in 1991. His practice focus is employment, corporate, and commercial law. Ed’s practice is concentrated in workers’… Read more about Edward D. Murray Attorney At Law
  4. John B. Schomer
    John is a director and shareholder of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of the Canton office.  John has practiced in Commercial and Business Law for over 27 years, serving as lead Trial… Read more about John B. Schomer Attorney At Law
  1. Sam O. Simmerman
    Sam is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. His practice is focused in corporate/commercial law including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and representation of lending institutions,… Read more about Sam O. Simmerman Attorney At Law
  2. Zachary M. Soehnlen
    Zach is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation. He counsels clients on a variety of matters involving commercial and… Read more about Zachary M. Soehnlen Attorney At Law
  3. Elaine K. Souder
    Elaine is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Her practice is primarily focused in Insurance Defense Plaintiff Litigation and General Civil Litigation.  Professional… Read more about Elaine K. Souder Attorney At Law
  4. Dean A. Swift
    Dean joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2011 as a director. He represents a variety of clients including oil and gas producers, service companies and landowners. He has consulted as an oil and gas specialist on… Read more about Dean A. Swift Attorney At Law
  1. John M. Tucker
    John, a Director and Shareholder, has been with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty Co., L.P.A. (KWGD) since 1996 and regularly represents clients on business matters, including acting as counsel on mergers and acquisitions, other… Read more about John M. Tucker Attorney At Law
  2. Mark A. Wagner
    Mark is an Associate of the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. working out of both the Canton and New Philadelphia offices.   Mark, his wife, Sarah, and their two sons reside in Jackson… Read more about Mark A. Wagner Attorney At Law
  3. Gregory W. Watts
    Greg is a director and shareholder with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and has been with the firm since 2007. Greg is an adjunct professor on Oil and Gas Law at the University of Akron… Read more about Gregory W. Watts Attorney At Law

Business Law News Articles

CARES Act
practice areas Taxation Law Corporate Law Business Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
03.31.20
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Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Summary as of March 26, 2020
practice areas Taxation Law Corporate Law Business Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
03.31.20
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Business Law Legal Alerts

Proposed Final CCPA Regulations Submitted for Final Approval - Deadline to Comply Remains July 1, 2020
practice areas Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Business Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
06.11.20
On June 1, 2020, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra submitted final proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The regulations will provide guidance to… More of "Proposed Final CCPA Regulations Submitted for Final Approval - Deadline to Comply Remains July 1, 2020"
CARES Act
practice areas Taxation Law Corporate Law Business Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
03.30.20
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“ CARES Act ”) was passed into law on March 27, 2020. To date, the CARES Act is the single largest economic bill in U.S. History, and among other things it provides financial… More of "CARES Act"
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