LAW OFFICES OF RALPH C. BUSS
Representing Motorcyclists Injured or Killed by the Careless Acts of Others
800-582-5577
Licensed to Practice in OH, KY, WV, PA, IN
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Ralph C. Buss, ESQ.EDUCATIONUndergraduate Degree, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OhioLaw Degree Cleveland Marshall Law School, Cleveland, OhioTECHNICAL TRAINING & BACKGROUNDDevelopment Engineer-Lincoln Electric Company, world's largest manufacturer of arc welding equipment LICENSED TO PRACTICE-STATE COURTSOhioKentucky West VirginiaPennsylvaniaIndianaLICENSED TO PRACTICE-FEDERAL COURTS United States Supreme CourtUnited States 6th Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States District Courts Northern District of Ohio Eastern District of KentuckyWestern District of KentuckySouthern District of West VirginiaUnited States Tax Court TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Association for Justice (AAJ)Defense Research Institute (DRI)Kentucky Justice Association (KJA)Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ)Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)West Virginia Association of Justice(WVAJ)Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA)Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ)CRIMINAL DEFENSE TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSNational College for DUI DefenseNational Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TCDLA) BAR ASSOCIATIONSOhio State Bar AssociationKentucky Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar AssociationWest Virginia Bar AssociationLake County Bar AssociationCleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationIndiana Bar AssociationMOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENTAmerican Motorcyclists Association (AMA)Abate of OhioAbate of W.V.BMW Riders Association Columbus Coalition of ClubsConcerned Motorcycle Rider's of Ohio (CMRO) Confederation of Clubs in Ohio, WV & KY-legal counselGoldWing Road Riders Association (GWRRA)Harley Owners Group (HOG Club)Kentucky Motorcycle Association (KBA/KMA)Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)There is no substitute for meeting the injured motorcyclists and their families, learning firsthand about their concerns and outlining to them a plan of action. Our offices were founded and are dedicated for the fulltime representation of motorcyclists with major injuries as a result of negligent acts of others. We are among a few offices in the country limited to motorcycle accidents and injuries; and, we are the original and only law offices in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia exclusively representing injured motorcyclists (licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania & Indiana). We are affiliated with similar offices nationwide. We have the commitment, crucial experience, technical knowledge and resources to go after anyone, even if the case involves alcohol or drugs.As part of our commitment to the motorcycling community we:Make aware and educate motorcyclists on legal issues and encourage participation in government levels.-Encourage motorcyclists to organize in groups of sufficient size to influence successful outcomes on bikers’ issues with legal legislatures. -Encourage resistance and opposition to arbitrary laws aimed against motorcyclists’ interests.-Defend the legal rights of individuals, motorcycle rights organizations, and motorcycle clubs in state and federal court systems. We have represented motorcyclists in police misconduct cases, DUI/OVI cases (blood & breath), drug offenses, licensing issues, offenses of violence and organized criminal enterprise charges (RICO).-Promote and encourage unity in motorcyclists’ religious organizations, and motorcyclists’ ministries.-Assist medical clinics in providing medical treatment to the motorcyclists unable to pay for their healthcare through and by seeking and obtaining financial support for operating expenses.
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Jerri Mitchell-Tharp, ESQ.EDUCATIONBachelor Degree, University of TennesseeChattanooga, TNLaw Degree-Stetson University College of LawSt. Petersburg, FLLICENSED TO PRACTICEOhioCRIMINAL DEFENSE TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSNational College of DUI DefenseNational Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)Certified Instructor of the NHTSA Field Sobriety TestsMOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENTAbate of OhioCMRO Region 13DUI cases are especially complex because they require defense counsel to understand scientific, as well as legal processes. The legal issues are wide-ranging, involving search and seizure, due process, illegal interrogation, denial of counsel, and complex evidentiary issues. These legal issues intersect in a DUI case with scientific areas of expertise, such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, and toxicology, as well as pseudo-scientific areas such as field sobriety testing. DUI defense counsel must also have a working understanding of the operation of breath test equipment, hospital testing equipment, and instruments utilized by forensic laboratories in the process of testing for intoxicants.In Ohio, DUI/OVI charges are very serious, affecting every aspect of your life. From your job, family life, and daily activities, a DUI holds serious consequences. If convicted, you could face jail or prison time, license suspensions, astronomical fines, and possibly, the loss of your vehicle. In some careers, such as nursing, education, and truck driving, a DUI could mean the end of your current employment. There are many issues in a DUI case that must be assessed to determine the appropriate course of action. Questions must be asked such as: • Was the stop valid?• Did the officer have reason to believe you were intoxicated?• Did the officer administer the field sobriety tests correctly?• Did the officer properly inform you of your rights?• Did the officer coerce you into taking the breath/blood/urine test?• Were those tests done in compliance with the Department of Health?• Were the machines used to test the breath/blood/urine in proper working order?• And many more…At the Law Offices of Ralph C. Buss, we find the answers to those questions and determine what course of action must be taken. If there was any type of mistake or slip-up made by the officer or Court, we will find it!
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For a free consultation, call: 440-357-5577 or 800-582-5577. Please have the following information available:Personal Injury•Date and location of accident•Insurance policy information•Name of police department that responded•Medical facilites that you were treated at•Injury information•Citation information if applicableCriminal•Drivers license number•Date of incident•Any tickets or citations received•Prior convictions, including name of Court•Test results•Upcoming Court dates.
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Contact Us168 E. High StreetP.O. Box 705Painesville, OH 44077440-357-5577800-582-5577440-357-1833 fax
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