Attorneys

Stephen is an active contributor to the Ohio legal community. He has co-authored two amicus briefs filed with the Ohio Supreme Court, he has written two articles for “Trial,” the OAJ quarterly legal periodical, and he has spoken on the issue of governmental immunity for continuing legal education.

Stephen also wrote pleadings that were presented to the Ohio Supreme Court and various trial and appellate Courts throughout Ohio and California. Furthermore, Stephen appears at Courts in several Ohio counties, including Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Hamilton, Franklin, Lucas, Madison, Eaton and Darke counties. He also appears in the United States District Court in Dayton, Ohio.

Stephen graduated Summa Cum Laude and with Honors in 1997 from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in Political Science. Stephen then entered the University of Dayton School of Law as a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship. While a student at the University of Dayton School of Law, Stephen earned CALI awards representing the top score in his class in Contracts I, Constitutional Law I and Constitutional Law II. Stephen earned his law degree in May of 2000.

A firm believer that you can’t do everything and do it well, Laura J. Martin concentrates her law practice primarily to the areas of Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate Law, Elder Law, Small Business, Equine Law and Appellate Litigation. She enjoys teaching a basic understanding of these areas of law to professionals and the public through speaking engagements throughout the year.

Laura J. Martin has a simple, client oriented approach to the practice of law: Whether your estate, business or claim is worth one thousand or several million, every client needs and deserves access to quality legal counsel at a reasonable fee. Each client is an individual and “one size fits all” approach to practicing law not only doesn’t work, it’s a disservice to those who turn to and trust the legal profession with their problems, goals and concerns. As a member of a mid-size Dayton, Ohio law firm, Laura J. Martin is excited to be able to offer clients the exceptional legal advice and attention to detail expected from a larger firm with the personalized and individual approach desired from a smaller firm.

Partner: Behnke, Martin & Schulte, L.L.C.
131 North Ludlow Street, St. 840
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Admitted to Practice Law: Ohio 1996, Iowa 2002, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio 1996, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals 2004, United States Supreme Court 2005.

Education: Quincy College (B.A., 1991 cum laude)(Graduate of Honors Program); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1995); Lloyd’s of London Fellow (1995).

Professional Licenses: Life, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Agent,1991-Present

Practice Areas: Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse, Product Liability, Mass Torts, Class Actions.

Lectures:
Dayton Bar Association “Tort Deform SB80 & Punitive Damages” 2008

Ohio Association for Justice “OAJ Convention Moderator Ethics Seminar” 2008

Ohio Association for Justice “Punitive Damages After Arbino” 2008

Ohio Association for Justice “Overview of Arbino v. Johnson & Johnson 2008

Ohio Association for Justice “Robinson V. Bates” 2007

Ohio Association for Justice “New Perspectives/Insurance Agent Liability” 2007

Ohio Academy of Trial Layers “Life Insurance Denials” 2007

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Insurance Agent Liability” 2007

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Subrogation Moderator” 2006

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Subrogation Seminar” 2006

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Chairman Regional Seminars” 2005

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Marketing a Tort Practice” 2005

Dayton Bar Association “Complaint to Verdict” 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Arbitration” 2003

Ohio State Osteopathic Association “HMO Litigation” 2002

Dayton Bar Association “HB 281 & Tort Reform” 2003

Grandview and Southview Hospitals “Physician Employment Negotiation and Contracts” 1999, 2000, 2001

Board Positions:
Ohio Association for Justice (President)

Ohio Association for Justice (President Elect 2008)

Ohio Justice Fund (2006-Present)

Ohio Association for Justice (Vice President 2007-2008)

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Treasurer, 2005 Ð 2007)

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Board of Trustees, 2003-present)

Quincy University (Board of Trustees, 2004-present).

Dayton Bar Association (Board of Trustees, 1998-2000)

Committee Appointments:
Quincy University, Executive Committee, 2007-Present

Quincy University, Presidential Search Committee, 2007

Ohio Association for Justice, Legislative Committee, 2006-Present

Ohio Association for Justice, Candidate Development Committee, 2007

Ohio Association for Justice, Executive Director Search Committee, 2007

Ohio Association for Justice, Leadership Counsel, 2005-Present

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Rules Committee, 2006

Dayton Bar Association, Vice-Chairman Civil Law Committee, 1999-2000; Dayton Bar Association, Chairman Civil Law Committee, 2001-2002;

Dayton Bar Association Bar Exam and Qualifications Committee, 2002-2004; Dayton Bar Association New Lawyer Committee, 1996-1998;

Dayton Bar Association Relations with Health Care Providers, 1999-2002; Dayton Bar Association Judiciary Committee, 2002-2005;

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Tort Reform Challenge Committee, 2006;

General Council:
Golden Acres “Nonprofit Providing free legal services to Hispanic Immigrants 2001-2003″

American Express Financial Advisors, Dayton Office “Board of Directors 2001 to 2004″

Professional Associations:
American Association for Justice

Ohio Association for Justice

Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association

Ohio Sate Bar Association

Dayton Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

National Rifle Association (NRA)

Sierra Club International (SCI)

Ohio Supreme Court Cases:
Depaullette v. Depaullette, Case #17847 (2000).

Uzhca v. Federal Ins. Corporation, et al., 100 Ohio St. 3d 323 (2003).

Sandra Brady-Fray, Adm., v. Toledo Edison Company, et al., Case No.: 03-1443 (2004). Amicus Curiae on behalf of the Ohio Academy of Trial Attorneys (OATL)

Melissa Arbino vs. Johnson & Johnson, et al (2007). Amicus Curiae on behalf of

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Pro Bono Work:
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer representing abused children.

CASA certification instructor 2000, 2001, 2002

Television Appearances:
Good Morning America – April 12, 2004

MSNBC- The Abrams Report – April 12, 2004

Inside Edition – April 14, 2004

WDTN (2), WKEF (22), WHIO (7) – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Court TV – Catherine Criar Live Show – December 12, 2005

Today Show – December 12, 2005

CNN News – December 12, 2005

MSNBC – December 13, 2005

Inside Edition – December 14, 2005

Ms. Hébert graduated from the University of South Florida in 1994 with honors, where she earned a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in French and International Studies. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2000. Prior to joining Behnke, Martin & Schulte, LLC, Ms. Hébert practiced trademark law at the San Francisco office of Baker & McKenzie.

Ms. Hébert is conversant in French and familiar with Gujarati, a dialect from India.

Nathan Stuckey is also devoted to working for everyday people seriously hurt or killed in accidents, who cannot otherwise protect themselves against large insurance companies. Nathan’s work ethic and drive to succeed are unmatched as evidenced by his tireless commitment to achieving satisfactory results for his clients.

Admitted to Practice Law: Ohio 2010 Education: Georgetown College (B.A., 2007); University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2010).

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense (Traffic, Misdemeanor & Felony); Civil Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions

Professional Associations: American Association for Justice; Ohio Association for Justice; Ohio Sate Bar Association; Dayton Bar Association

At Behnke, Martin & Schulte, Erik focuses his considerable experience and talents on achieving client goals and ensuring equal access to justice for each client.

In addition to his active legal practice, Erik serves on several community boards of directors ranging from museums and his alma matter UDSL, to a community health clinic. Erik also donates his time and efforts to a number of community service organizations, including Wills for Heroes program where he is the lead attorney, the National Rifle Associate (NRA), and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyer Project.

Practice Areas:
Bankruptcy Litigation Personal Injury
Mass Torts Landlord-Tenant Criminal Law
Domestic Relations

Admissions to Practice:
State of Ohio 2006
Commonwealth of Kentucky 2007
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio 2009
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio 2011
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio 2011
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio 2011

Education:
University of Dayton B.A. 2003
University of Dayton School of Law 2006

Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
American Bankruptcy Law Forum
Ohio Association for Justice
Dayton Bar Association (Lead Attorney – Wills for Heroes)
Ohio bar Association
DBA Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Committee

Board And Community Service
Boonshoft Museum Associate Board
Compassionate Care of Shelby County Board of Directors
2011 Access to Justice Gala Chair
Wills for Heroes (Lead Attorney)
University of Dayton Alumni Board of Trustees
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Kiwanis Club
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Shelby County Deer Hunters Association
Volunteer Lawyer Project
Professional Associations: American Association for Justice; Ohio Association for Justice; Ohio Sate Bar Association; Dayton Bar Association