Stickney & Stickney
20006 Detroit Road, Suite 200
Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Phone: 216-241-0140
Fax: 216-903-4355
Email: main@stickneystickney.com

Alexander Hamilton 1787-1804, Pomaii Bronze Works, NY, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, Cleveland, OH

Thomas M. Stickney

As Managing Partner of Stickney & Stickney, Thomas practices in many areas. These include: Business Formation, Planning & litigation, Estate Planning, Probate Administration & Litigation, Commercial & Residential Real Estate Transactions & Litigation, Private and Public Charitable formation & litigation. Thomas has been a lecturer on various topics for Supreme Court approved continuing legal education.

Thomas is certified to appear before the United States Tax Court, the United States Federal Court Northern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit and the State Courts of Ohio.

Community Involvement

Thomas currently holds positions on the Boards of the following charitable organizations: the Library of St. Anthony Company, The Hermit Club, and the Language Abroad Institute.  He is past President of the Western Reserve Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, past President of the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Supporting Foundation, past Board Member of the Ohio Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America, and past Trustee of The Music School Settlement.

Business Involvement

For over twenty-five years, Thomas has served as a Director and Officer of Scranton-Averell, Inc. Thomas also serves as an Officer and Board Member for many other privately-held companies.

Education

Kenyon College, B.A.

University of Akron Law School, J.D.

Admitted to the Ohio Bar

Melissa A.W. Stickney

As Partner, Melissa’s practice areas include: Business Formation, Planning & litigation, Estate Planning, Probate Administration & Litigation, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions & Litigation.

Melissa is certified to appear in the State Courts of Ohio.

Community Involvement

Melissa serves on the Board of Trustees at the Rocky River Public Library and the Language Abroad Institute. She also acts as the Vocal Music Fundraising Coordinator with the Rocky River Music Backers, and is an active parent volunteer in the Rocky River Public Schools. In recent years, she has also been a Power of the Pen Coach  and an Elder at Rocky River Presbyterian Church.

Business Involvement

For the past 7 years, Melissa has served as a Director and Officer of Scranton-Averell, Inc.

Education

Kenyon College, B.A.
Summa Cum Laude

University of Virginia, M.A.
Summa Cum Laude

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D.
Summa Cum Laude

Admitted to the Ohio Bar

Publication: “Property Interests in Cadaverous Organs: Changes to Ohio Anatomical Gift Law and the Erosion of Family Rights,” 17 J.L. & Health 37 (2002-2003).

Andrew M. Fowerbaugh

Andrew’s practice areas include: Business Formation, Planning and Litigation, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Litigation, Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions & Litigation.

Andrew is certified to appear in the United States Federal Court Northern District of Ohio and the State Courts of Ohio and is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.

Community Involvement

Andrew serves on the Board of Trustees for Concord Reserve and for Life Enriching Communities. He is also an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westlake, Ohio.

Education

Kenyon College, B.A.

Case Western Reserve University J.D.

Admitted to the Ohio Bar

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- Walter Scott