James S. Gemelas - Elyria, OH
Attorney at Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Domestic Relations Lawyers in Elyria, OH
424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Elyria Domestic Relations Lawyer
Updated: 03/03/2026
Areas of Practice
- Domestic Relations 50%
- Personal Injury 20%
- Probate 15%
- Advising Small Business 15%
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Volunteer Lawyers Program Recognition Award - Legal Aid of Lorain County, 2008
Other Sources of Feedback About James S. Gemelas
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,
Cleveland,
Ohio
J.D.
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Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,
Cleveland,
Ohio
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Non Legal Education
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1991
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Political Science
Major: Economics
Major: Modern Greek
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The Ohio State University,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Lorain County Domestic Relations Court, Magistrate, 2001 - 2007
Languages
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Greek
Pro Bono Activities
- Lorain County Domestic Relations Special Dockets Advisory Board Member, January 1, 2014 - Present
- President of Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Pharos Chapter, January 1, 2014 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1998
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association, 1998 - Present
- Lorain County Bar Association, 2000 - Present
- American Committee For Reunification of Parthenon Marbles, June 1, 2015 - Present (Member)
Contact
424 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-328-4574
Fax: 440-323-3310
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.smithillner.com
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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