Attorney Talk: Casual Conversations About The Law.

In this week’s episode of Attorney Talk, Ken Thayer interviews Michele Raia, who is an attorney and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Michele has been practicing for twenty-eight years and began her career in a small business law firm practice. She also has experience working as in-house council for large corporations and established her own law firm in 1995. Her practice areas include corporate and business services, labor and employment, real estate and wills, and probate. During the show, Ken and Michele discuss limited liability companies, labor employment law, exempt and non-exempt employees, and the biggest misconceptions about lawyers.   Main Questions Asked: What encompasses your practices in the areas of corporate and business law? Are there separate courts for workers compensation in Ohio? At what level does a business owner say “I need an attorney”? Is there any requirement as to the number of partners or employees you have for a limited liability company? How long is the proc