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  • Divorce, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy ...
  • Ohio
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Biography

Attorney Gigiano has practiced law since 1993 and has been the owner of Daniel F. Gigiano Co., L.P.A. since 2002. He provides aggressive and experienced legal representation for family law (divorce, child custody, post-decree divorce), criminal defense, juvenile law, personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, probate and estate planning. Because he provides legal representation in a number of areas, he can meet all the legal needs of his clients. By building a trusted relationship with his clients, he becomes a valuable resource for his clients in an important way: if the client has a legal need that Attorney Gigiano does not handle, Attorney Gigiano helps his clients find other qualified attorneys to handle that legal issue.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Juvenile Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Elder Law
Foreclosure Defense
Landlord Tenant
Landlord Rights
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Probate
Probate Administration
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard and Discover
  • Contingent Fees
    Personal injury is handled on a contingent basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
ID Number: 0070782
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner and Managing Attorney
Daniel F. Gigiano Co., L.P.A.
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Attorney
Larry Luck & Associates
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Attorney
Roderick Myers & Linton
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Assistant Public Defender
Summit County Legal Defender Office
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Assistant State's Attorney
Macon County State's Attorney's Office
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Full Time Guardian Ad Litem
Cook County Public Guardian's Office
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Assistant State's Attorney
Will County State's Attorney's Office
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Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (1993) | Law
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Honors: Dean's List
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. (1990) | Political Science/Business
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Awards
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Wadsworth Chamber Of Commerce
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Wayne County Bar Association
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Better Business Bureau
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Medina Bar Association
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Akron Bar Association
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Ohio State Bar
Member
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Speaking Engagements
GAL: Interview - Attended, Association for Continuing Legal Education
Tiger Networking, Bankruptcy
Tiger Networking, Criminal & DUI Law
Divorce, Tiger Networking
Personal Injury, Tiger Networking
Collections, Tiger Networking Group
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Daniel Gigiano's Blog
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Daniel Gigiano's Divorce Blog
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Attorney Gigiano's Blog
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Daniel Gigiano's Blogspot Page
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Daniel Gigiano's Lawyers.Com Blog
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Daniel Gigiano's Avvo Blogs
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Daniel F Gigiano Co LPA
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
Q. At what age can a minor decide the custody of themselves?
A: There is no set age. At some point, minor children begin to possess the maturity to intelligently make such decisions based on relevant reasons. Younger children may make such decisions based on arbitrary reasons such as who will give them more ice cream or out of fear of rejecting a parent. An older child may consider which parent is more likely to ensure that they regularly attend athletic and other extracurricular activities, which parent may provide consistent wholesome meals, and a more pleasant home life. Of course, even older children can be swayed by material things and fear. This is why it is a good idea to have a guardian ad litem appointed to the child, who can learn the child's wishes and determine whether such wishes are in his or her best interests. ... Read More
Q. I refused breathalyzer and got hit with one year als for refusal. Is it possible to reduce it to 6 months?
A: The ALS is for one year. However, once one pleas guilty or no contest to or is found guilty of DUI/OVI, the judge cancels the ALS suspension and can impose as little as six months license suspension. The judge could impose more than one year, too. My experience is that many judges simply impose a six month license suspension.

I noticed that you are from Michigan. These suspensions apply to people with Ohio driver's licenses. Out of state driver's licenses can wind up being subject to the license sanctions in Ohio plus their own state. Because the licensing schemes may not match up well, these sanctions can wind up being quite extreme. In some states, an Ohio OVI conviction can result in a complete revocation of one's driver's license. ... Read More
Q. Can a creditor attempt to collect a debt that was filed as "Avoid lien using 11 USC 522 (f) after a Ch. 7 discharge?
A: You should send them a copy of your bankruptcy discharge notice. The creditor's attorney may only be looking in Ohio federal courts, instead of the national database. If they continue to pursue you after sending them the notice, you may be entitled to damages for violation of your rights acquired through bankruptcy. One possible exception is if they are pursuing their lien rights. If you properly avoided the lien, they lost that right. If not, they may still be permitted to pursue that, and only that, remedy.
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Contact & Map
Daniel F. Gigiano Co., L.P.A.
102 Main St
Ste. 200
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Telephone: (330) 336-3330
Fax: (330) 336-3331
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours