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Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA

Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA - Elyria, OH

Family Law Lawyers in Elyria, OH

424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035

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  • 3 Super Lawyers®
  • 1 Attorney Rating
  • 28 Years 
    Experience

Elyria Family Law Firm

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Criminal Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Mediation & Collaborative Law

Litigation: 90%

Firm Information

Overview

At the law firm of Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA in Elyria, Ohio, we offer a full range of legal services in a variety of practice areas in order to help individuals, families and business owners with all of their most important and serious legal challenges.

Serving clients throughout Lorain County and across Northeast Ohio, the attorneys at our law firm possess an astounding 125-plus years of combined legal experience. This means we have the extensive knowledge and resources required to help you with your legal matter regardless of how complex, and we provide exceptional counsel and representation in each of the following practice areas:

  • Family law and divorce
  • Criminal defense
  • Truck driver traffic offenses
  • Weapons under disability
  • Personal injury
  • Estates, wills and trusts
  • Business law

When you work with our law firm, you will receive dedicated attention directly from a top-rated, local attorney you can trust. We will work closely with you to fully understand your situation so that we can offer the sound advice you need to help you make the best informed decisions about the matters that affect your case, and we are always available to address your questions and concerns as they arise.

Whether through litigation, mediation or negotiation, we will always keep your rights and best interests at the forefront of our efforts as we strive to help you achieve your specific needs and goals.

To receive a free initial consultation concerning your case, you can contact Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA to schedule an appointment, and we can come to your home or hospital if you cannot make it to our office.


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Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Greek

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  • By Anonymous on Dec. 23, 2020
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    Michael Illner is a caring amazing attorney. He helped so much. Having him in my corner made my case pretty much open and shut. Thank you Mr. Illner from the bottom of my heart.

Attorneys

Joel David Fritz

Partner

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James S. Gemelas

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John Kopasakis

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Douglas Wilson Merrill

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Jenifer Berki Merrill

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Michael Wilson

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Elyria, OH

424 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035

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Phone: 440-328-4574

Fax: 440-323-3310

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Website: https://www.smithillner.com

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm

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