About Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA

Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora has established a respected reputation for legal excellence through decades of trusted advocacy. For more than 50 years, the firm has guided individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and public entities with an unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and strategic solutions. With a focus on achieving meaningful results, the firm tailors each approach to reflect client priorities while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora provides a full spectrum of services, including litigation, estate planning and elder law, corporate conduct, family law, business law, and public entity representation. Attorneys draw on deep subject matter knowledge and rigorous preparation to deliver legal strategies that are both practical and innovative. Whether advising on corporate transactions, resolving disputes, or safeguarding family interests, the firm ensures that clients receive responsive counsel and effective representation.

Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora is consistently recognized by respected legal rating services such as Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers. These honors reflect the firm’s dedication to superior advocacy and client-centered service. With offices in Sheffield Village, Medina, and Vermilion, Ohio, the firm maintains a strong regional presence while serving clients across the nation. This combination of local insight and national reach positions the firm as a trusted resource for both complex and everyday legal needs.

Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora is distinguished by a deep commitment to confidentiality, thorough preparation, and personalized attention. Clients entrust the firm with sensitive financial, business, and personal matters, knowing that their interests will be protected with discretion and care. By combining decades of experience with a forward-looking approach, the firm continues to deliver legal solutions that bring peace of mind and measurable success to those it serves.

Practice Areas

Public Entities
  • Collective Bargaining/Personnel and Employment
  • Board Governance and Compliance
  • Litigation, Arbitration, and Administrative Hearings
  • Public Construction Projects
  • Education Law
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Water and Sewer Districts / Environmental
Estate Planning and Elder Law
  • Will, Trust, Power of Attorney
  • Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning, VA Planning
  • Probate: Estate and Trust Administration, and Litigation
Employment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Work Place Safety Issues
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Minimum Wage and Overtime
  • Non-Compete and Severance Agreements
  • Improper Background Checks
Business
  • Agriculture and Produce
  • Business Formation or Dissolution
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Business Transactions & Corporate Law
  • Construction
  • Corporate Governance
  • Food and Beverage
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
Family Law
  • Divorce, Dissolution
  • Custody
  • Guardianship of Minors and Adoption
  • Artificial Reproduction
  • Prenuptial Agreement
ADR
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Private Judging

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office locations for Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA - Medina

3991 Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA - Sheffield

5455 Detroit Rd, Sheffield, OH 44054