noobiemcnooberson. Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Trying to be proactive and prepare as a just in case. Does anyone have any recommendations for attorneys specializing in the 2nd Amendment? Preferably in central Ohio area. A quick search came up with Derek Debrosse, http://www.ohiogunlawyer.com does anyone have any personal experience with him? Or personal experience with anyone attorney they would recommend? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ken Hanson http://www.fbylaw.com/attorneys/ken-hanson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I have chatted with Derek a few times in passing. I guess he is supposed to be "the guy" round here to work with. I do know a half dozen people that used him for either NFA trusts OR actual "I need representation" scenarios. Haven't once heard of a bad/unhappy experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 You found the right guy in your search - Derek DeBrosse is top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I've sat in the courtroom for a firearms case and watched Derek DeBrosse work. He would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Another for Derek DeBrosse met him a few times and he knew his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ken Hanson http://www.fbylaw.com/attorneys/ken-hanson/ This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Trying to be proactive and prepare as a just in case. curious as to what you're preparing for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobiemcnooberson. Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just have a clue who I would call if God forbid myself or wife were ever involved in some type of self defense situation. She works downtown and I worry about it. I'd rather have a lawyer lined up and never need one then to desperately need one and not have a clue who to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just have a clue who I would call if God forbid myself or wife were ever involved in some type of self defense situation. She works downtown and I worry about it. I'd rather have a lawyer lined up and never need one then to desperately need one and not have a clue who to call. I'm not an attorney (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night) BUT, if I had to choose: A.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I had no idea who to call and ended up with court appointed representation. or B.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I have the best attorney in the state on retainer, and a forum thread (evidence) of me asking for said info "just incase" I think I might rather be in position A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobiemcnooberson. Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Never thought of it that way, wife's intial ccw instructor suggest to have some type of legal representation in mind, thought I was trying to be smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'm not an attorney (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night) BUT, if I had to choose: A.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I had no idea who to call and ended up with court appointed representation. or B.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I have the best attorney in the state on retainer, and a forum thread (evidence) of me asking for said info "just incase" I think I might rather be in position A. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'm not an attorney (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night) BUT, if I had to choose: A.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I had no idea who to call and ended up with court appointed representation. or B.) Something happens where I had to shoot someone to save my life, I have the best attorney in the state on retainer, and a forum thread (evidence) of me asking for said info "just incase" I think I might rather be in position A. I don't agree. While I wouldn't necessarily put a lawyer on retainer, it is not a bad idea to have a reputable one in mind, and even go in and have a conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just have a clue who I would call if God forbid myself or wife were ever involved in some type of self defense situation. She works downtown and I worry about it. I'd rather have a lawyer lined up and never need one then to desperately need one and not have a clue who to call. You don't need a "gun rights" lawyer for that situation, you need a criminal defense attorney specializing in assault or murder cases. A gun rights atty is really for situations where you got caught violating Ohio's gun laws and the charge is related to that. In a situation where you've shot someone in self defense? The focus of any trial there is whether you intended to kill them or were acting in self defense, whether you were carrying legally or not may be important but will always be secondary to what happened in the altercation that caused you to use your gun. The above attorneys may do that type of criminal representation as well, they both classify themselves as "general practice" which means they take anything that walks in the door, so they are probably still good recommendations. Isn't there a member here who does criminal defense? Drives that satin black hotrod with all the circle track parts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPS Mike Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Doug Funkhouser Funkhouserlaw.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ken Hanson was at my CCW class. VERY impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ken Hanson was at my CCW class. VERY impressive. Well I mean, he basically wrote all the carry laws in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well I mean, he basically wrote all the carry laws in Ohio. If you hear Ken or Buckeye Firearms tell it, sure. Dereks firm does quite a bit of the legal work for Ohioans for Concealed Carry which also helps write/pass the proposed firearms laws. While Buckeye Firearms tows the NRA line OFCC isn't afraid to disagree with them to get stronger laws through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 A slight tangent but a couple books which mentally may help for this situation are: After You Shoot by Alan Korwin. In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob. Both are very good and offer advice for what can happen depending on what situation you end up in. I have Derek's number programmed into my phone but I also want to know what to do or not do if God forbid I am put in a bad situation. Chances are you will talk to a LEO or 911 operator before a lawyer. No one wants to make a bad situation worse by saying something that can lead to charges or a lawsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 A slight tangent but a couple books which mentally may help for this situation are: After You Shoot by Alan Korwin. In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob. Both are very good and offer advice for what can happen depending on what situation you end up in. I have Derek's number programmed into my phone but I also want to know what to do or not do if God forbid I am put in a bad situation. Chances are you will talk to a LEO or 911 operator before a lawyer. No one wants to make a bad situation worse by saying something that can lead to charges or a lawsuit. Excellent advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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