Plain-English articles on Ohio law — personal injury, real estate, estate planning, probate, and small-business questions — by Lima attorney J. Grant Neal.https://jgrantneal.com/en-ushttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/do-i-have-a-dog-bite-claim-in-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/do-i-have-a-dog-bite-claim-in-ohio/Many dog bite victims never call because the dog belongs to someone they know. In Ohio, you may have a claim, and insurance often pays it.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-ohio/The steps you take in the first hours and days after a crash can make or break an insurance claim. Here's a practical checklist from a local attorney.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/who-pays-medical-bills-after-ohio-car-accident/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/who-pays-medical-bills-after-ohio-car-accident/After a crash, medical bills arrive fast. Here is how Ohio insurance coverages typically interact, and what to watch before you pay out of pocket.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-does-probate-cost-in-allen-county/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-does-probate-cost-in-allen-county/Probate costs vary with the estate, but Ohio families can usually get a realistic range once someone reviews the assets, debts, and available shortcuts.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/do-i-need-a-will-if-i-have-tod-deed-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/do-i-need-a-will-if-i-have-tod-deed-ohio/A TOD deed is useful — it is not a substitute for a will. Here is what each document does, and why Ohio families usually need both.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/ohio-employment-contractor-agreement-review/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/ohio-employment-contractor-agreement-review/The offer letter is the sales pitch. The contract is the deal. Here is what Ohio workers and small businesses should review before signing.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/buying-house-fsbo-ohio-when-you-need-lawyer/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/buying-house-fsbo-ohio-when-you-need-lawyer/For-sale-by-owner deals skip the agent, not the contract, title, or closing risks. Here is when Ohio buyers and sellers still need counsel.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/when-contract-dispute-becomes-lawsuit-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/when-contract-dispute-becomes-lawsuit-ohio/Most contract conflicts start with a phone call. Here is how to tell when negotiation has failed and civil litigation may be the next step.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/landlord-tenant-basics-ohio-small-landlords/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/landlord-tenant-basics-ohio-small-landlords/Owning a rental is a business. These Ohio landlord-tenant basics help small owners avoid the mistakes that turn a late rent problem into a lawsuit.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/llc-vs-sole-proprietorship-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/llc-vs-sole-proprietorship-ohio/An LLC is not magic — but for many Ohio small businesses and landlords, the liability separation is worth far more than the filing fee.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-happens-if-someone-dies-without-a-will-in-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/what-happens-if-someone-dies-without-a-will-in-ohio/Without a will, Ohio law — not your family agreement — decides who inherits. Here is what intestacy usually means, and how to avoid surprises.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/powers-of-attorney-vs-living-wills-ohio/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/powers-of-attorney-vs-living-wills-ohio/A financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney, and living will cover different problems. Here is what Ohio families usually need — and why.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://jgrantneal.com/insights/ohio-comparative-negligence-explained/https://jgrantneal.com/insights/ohio-comparative-negligence-explained/In Ohio, shared fault does not always end your claim — but crossing 50% can. Here is how comparative negligence works in plain English.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT