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Mizak & Pacetti is a family-owned law firm on Broadview Road in Parma, serving as a full-service Broadview Heights law firm for families and small businesses. Our attorneys live in the community, and experienced legal professionals handle each case with no handoffs, from business contracts to divorce, injury, and estate matters.

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Why Broadview Heights Residents Pick a Neighborhood Law Firm Over a Downtown Tower


Mizak & Pacetti gives Broadview Heights clients a full-service law firm run by attorneys who live in the community. It is not a downtown office that sees Route 82 as a line on a map. Plenty of Broadview Heights residents commute on I-77 and do not want to fight Public Square parking to meet a lawyer.

People across the South Suburbs, including Broadview Heights, tend to decide based on trust and word of mouth. They ask neighbors at the Rec Center, youth sports coaches, and coworkers who they used. Much of the work at Mizak & Pacetti comes from referrals from past clients and neighbors, not advertising. That is how most families choose a Broadview Heights law firm.

What that looks like at Mizak & Pacetti:

No handoffs. The experienced legal professionals who start your Broadview Heights matter stay on it, so you are not retelling your story to someone new every month.

Straight answers. Our team aims to be very thorough and honest about what a case may cost and how long it can take, depending on the facts.

One firm for the whole family. A Broadview Heights household can use Mizak & Pacetti for a business contract, a traffic ticket, a will, and a divorce without shopping for four different firms.

Local courts. Our Parma attorneys work in the courts Broadview Heights cases actually go to, including Parma Municipal Court and the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

 OFFICE: 5241 Broadview Road, Suite 400, Parma, OH 44134

(216) 398-9870

HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday, Closed

Practice Areas Serving Broadview Heights

Mizak & Pacetti provides full-service legal representation to Broadview Heights individuals, families, and small businesses under one roof.

Business Law

LLC formation, contracts, and business disputes for Broadview Heights owners.

Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor and felony defense in Mayor's Court, Parma Municipal Court, and Common Pleas.

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Breach response and written security programs for small businesses.

Divorce & Custody

Dissolution, divorce, shared parenting, and support in Domestic Relations Court.

DUI / OVI Defense

OVI charges and license suspensions from Route 82, I-77, and local stops.

Estate Planning & Probate

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate through Cuyahoga County Probate Court.

Personal Injury

Car crash, fall, and dog bite injury claims for Broadview Heights residents.

Trial Litigation

Hearing and trial representation, with no handoff to an outside trial lawyer.

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A Local Law Firm for Broadview Heights, Without the Downtown Runaround


Mizak & Pacetti Attorneys at Law brings a local law firm to Broadview Heights clients from an office on the same road as Broadview Heights City Hall. City Hall and the Broadview Heights Community and Recreation Center sit at 9543 Broadview Road. Our Parma office sits at 5241 Broadview Road, Suite 400. For most Broadview Heights families, that means one straight drive north, no highway, and no downtown parking garage.


A common Broadview Heights situation looks like this. A couple runs a small contracting company from their home off Wallings Road. A customer stops paying, a crew member gets hurt, and a parent passes away in the same season. They call a big Cleveland firm and get passed to three different people who never talk to each other.


A family-owned, full-service Broadview Heights law firm like Mizak & Pacetti works a different way. One firm can handle the unpaid invoice, the injury claim, and the probate case, and the same experienced legal professionals stay on each matter with no handoffs. People tell us they want an attorney who returns their calls, explains everything in plain words, and does not make them feel like a number. The attorneys at Mizak & Pacetti bring more than 40 years of combined legal experience, and the practice is built around those basics.


Broadview Heights Business Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti provides Business Law services to Broadview Heights owners through a business attorney who works with small companies, startups, and family businesses. Clients range from shops near Broadview Commons to home offices off Wallings Road. Founding partner Jason B. Mizak handles business law matters for Mizak & Pacetti.

A lot of Broadview Heights businesses start small. Someone launches a landscaping company, a home daycare, or a consulting practice from a spare bedroom near Edgerton Road. Years later, the business has employees, vendors, and real money on the line, but the paperwork never grew up with it. Spring and summer are often the busiest months for Broadview Heights contractors and landscapers. That is when subcontractor agreements, change orders, and unpaid invoices tend to pile up.

A business attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can help Broadview Heights owners with:

Forming an LLC or corporation with the Ohio Secretary of State and choosing a structure that fits the tax and liability picture

Writing or reviewing an operating agreement under Ohio's Revised LLC Act (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706), so partners know what happens if someone wants out

Drafting and reviewing contracts with customers, vendors, landlords, and subcontractors

Collecting unpaid invoices, including cases that may fit in Parma Municipal Court, which handles civil claims up to $15,000 and small claims up to $6,000

Buying or selling a business, and planning who takes over when the owner retires

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Broadview Heights owners who meet with Mizak & Pacetti before a dispute starts often have more options than owners who call after a partner walks away. A clear contract today can help prevent a lawsuit next year. The Mizak & Pacetti Business Law page covers these services in more detail.

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Broadview Heights Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti offers Cybersecurity and data privacy legal services to Broadview Heights businesses through attorney Tony J. Miranda. Small businesses in Broadview Heights hold customer names, card data, and employee records, and a single phishing email can put all of it at risk.


Ohio has two laws every Broadview Heights owner should know about. Ohio's data breach notice law generally requires businesses to notify affected Ohio residents within 45 days of discovering certain breaches (Ohio Revised Code 1349.19). The Ohio Data Protection Act can give a business a legal defense in some data breach lawsuits. That defense applies only if the business had a written cybersecurity program, built on a recognized industry framework, in place before the breach (Ohio Revised Code 1354.02).

Mizak & Pacetti can help a Broadview Heights company:

Build a written cybersecurity program that may qualify under the Ohio Data Protection Act

Respond to a breach, including deciding who must be notified and when

Review vendor and software contracts for data security terms

Draft privacy policies for a website or online store


 Broadview Heights Criminal Justice Attorney


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Mizak & Pacetti provides Criminal & Traffic defense for people charged in Broadview Heights through a criminal justice attorney team. The team includes partner Vincent Pacetti, a former Cuyahoga County prosecutor, and attorney James Kashien. A charge in Broadview Heights follows a local path that many people do not expect.


How the Broadview Heights Mayor's Court Works


Many criminal and traffic cases from Broadview Heights start in the Broadview Heights Mayor's Court, which is run by a magistrate, not the mayor. Ohio law gives mayor's courts limited power over local ordinance and certain traffic cases (Ohio Revised Code 1905.01). Anyone who pleads not guilty in the Broadview Heights Mayor's Court can have the case heard by a judge. That judge sits in Parma Municipal Court at 5555 Powers Boulevard. Parma Municipal Court covers Broadview Heights along with Parma, Seven Hills, Parma Heights, Brooklyn, and North Royalton.

Felony charges from Broadview Heights move to the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court downtown. Knowing which court a Broadview Heights case belongs in, and when to move it, can change how the case plays out.

Mizak & Pacetti handles Criminal & Traffic cases for Broadview Heights clients, including:

OVI and DUI charges, including license suspension and driving privileges

Speeding, reckless operation, and driving under suspension

Misdemeanor charges such as theft, drug possession, and domestic violence

Felony charges in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court

Record sealing and expungement under Ohio law

Vincent Pacetti's years as a prosecutor give Mizak & Pacetti insight into how criminal cases are built and reviewed. Depending on the facts, that experience can help the team spot weak points in the evidence. No attorney can promise a result, and Mizak & Pacetti will be honest with Broadview Heights clients about the risks. The Mizak & Pacetti Criminal & Traffic page has more on OVI and misdemeanor defense.

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Broadview Heights DUI / OVI Defense Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti provides DUI / OVI defense for drivers charged in Broadview Heights, and partner Vincent Pacetti handles these cases for the firm.

OVI Stops on I-77 and Route 82

A common Broadview Heights scenario: a driver is pulled over on Route 82 near the I-77 ramps late on a Friday night. An OVI arrest in Ohio can bring an administrative license suspension right away, before the case is even decided (Ohio Revised Code 4511.191). The suspension can be appealed at the initial appearance or within 30 days after it (Ohio Revised Code 4511.197), and Mizak & Pacetti looks at it early.


Broadview Heights Divorce Lawyer


Mizak & Pacetti offers Divorce & Custody representation to Broadview Heights families, with a divorce lawyer who handles cases in the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. Divorce is one of the hardest things a family can go through, and Broadview Heights parents often worry most about the kids.

Broadview Heights couples have two main paths under Ohio law. A dissolution is for spouses who agree on everything, and the court generally holds the final hearing 30 to 90 days after filing (Ohio Revised Code 3105.64). A divorce is for couples who do not agree, and it can take many months depending on the issues. Ohio generally requires one spouse to have lived in the state for at least six months before filing (Ohio Revised Code 3105.03). For Broadview Heights families, custody questions often come down to school. Many parents want the children to stay in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District, and that goal can shape the parenting plan. Ohio courts decide custody, which Ohio law calls the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, based on the best interest of the child.

A divorce lawyer at Mizak & Pacetti can help Broadview Heights clients with:

Dissolution, contested divorce, and legal separation

Shared parenting plans and custody disputes

Child support and spousal support

Dividing the house, retirement accounts, and a family business

The Mizak & Pacetti Divorce & Custody page explains the process step by step.

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Broadview Heights Family Law Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti provides family law attorney help to Broadview Heights families after a divorce is final, when an old court order no longer fits real life. Jobs change, a parent moves, or a child's needs shift. The end of summer and the start of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights school year are often when parenting time disputes surface.

A family law attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can help Broadview Heights parents change custody, support, or parenting time orders. The firm also handles contempt motions when the other parent ignores an order. Each request depends on the facts and on what the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court finds is in the child's best interest.


Broadview Heights Personal Injury Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti represents injured people in Broadview Heights as a personal injury attorney team. Personal Injury claims can come from car crashes, truck accidents, falls, and dog bites. Partner Vincent Pacetti handles personal injury matters for the firm.

Broadview Heights sits right on I-77, and Route 82 carries heavy traffic to shopping and the highway. Crashes near those interchanges are common, and winter adds black ice and lake-effect snow. After a wreck, the insurance company may call within a day, asking for a recorded statement. What a Broadview Heights driver says in that call can affect the claim.

What Broadview Heights residents should know about Ohio injury law:

Ohio generally gives injured people two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, though some claims have shorter deadlines (Ohio Revised Code 2305.10).

Ohio uses modified comparative fault. You may still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, but your recovery can be reduced (Ohio Revised Code 2315.33).

M edical records, photos, and witness names gathered early can make a claim stronger.

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A personal injury attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can deal with the insurance company, gather records, and value the claim, so Broadview Heights clients can focus on healing. Every case is different, and results depend on the facts. The Mizak & Pacetti Personal Injury page covers crash claims in more depth.

Wills Trusts Estate Planning Broadview Heights - Mizak and Pacetti

Ohio does not have a state estate tax, so most Broadview Heights families plan for control and simplicity, not tax savings. Families choosing a Broadview Heights law firm for estate planning tell us they want the process to be simple and to understand every document before they sign it, and Mizak & Pacetti walks them through each page. The Mizak & Pacetti Wills & Trusts page has more.


Broadview Heights Estate Planning Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti helps Broadview Heights families plan ahead with an estate planning attorney who prepares Wills & Trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Founding partner Jason B. Mizak handles Wills & Trusts matters for the firm.

Many Broadview Heights homeowners bought decades ago, and the house is now the biggest thing they own. Without a plan, that house may have to go through probate before the kids can sell it or move in. A few simple documents can often prevent that.

An estate planning attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can prepare:

A will, signed with two witnesses as Ohio law requires (Ohio Revised Code 2107.03)

A revocable living trust for families who want to keep assets out of probate

A transfer on death designation affidavit, which can pass an Ohio home to a named person without probate (Ohio Revised Code 5302.22)

Financial and health care powers of attorney, and a living will

Plans for blended families, special needs children, and business owners


 Broadview Heights Probate Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti guides Broadview Heights families through Probate & Estate administration, with a probate attorney who handles cases in the Cuyahoga County Probate Court. When a parent passes away, grief and paperwork arrive at the same time.

Not every Broadview Heights estate needs full probate. Ohio allows a simpler release from administration for smaller estates, generally $35,000 or less, or up to $100,000 when everything passes to a surviving spouse (Ohio Revised Code 2113.03). Larger estates, or estates with real estate and no plan, usually need full administration.

A probate attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can help a Broadview Heights executor:

Open the estate and get appointed by the court

Find and list assets, pay valid debts, and file required inventories

Transfer the family home or sell it through the estate

Close the estate and distribute what is left to the heirs

The Mizak & Pacetti Probate & Estate page walks through each stage.

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Broadview Heights Estate Litigation Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti provides estate litigation attorney representation to Broadview Heights families when siblings or beneficiaries disagree about a will or trust. These cases can include will contests, disputes over a trustee's actions, and claims that assets were moved before death.

Timing matters in Broadview Heights estate disputes. An Ohio will contest generally has to be filed within three months after notice of the will's probate is filed (Ohio Revised Code 2107.76). Mizak & Pacetti can review the estate file, the will, and the timeline to see which options may still be open.


Broadview Heights Trial Attorney


Mizak & Pacetti provides trial attorney representation for Broadview Heights clients when a case cannot be settled fairly. Most civil and criminal cases resolve before trial. Preparing each case as if it may go to trial can help a client weigh settlement offers with clear eyes.

The trial attorney team at Mizak & Pacetti appears in Parma Municipal Court, the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the Domestic Relations Court, and the Probate Court. For a Broadview Heights client, the same law firm can take a case from the first phone call to a jury verdict. There is no handoff to an outside trial lawyer.

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Who Handles Your Broadview Heights Case at Mizak & Pacetti

As a Broadview Heights law firm option, Mizak & Pacetti pairs clients with experienced legal professionals who know the local courts, the local roads, and in many cases the local families. Mizak & Pacetti also serves nearby Seven Hills and Parma Heights, and the full list of services is on the Practice Areas page.


Who Handles Your Broadview Heights Case at Mizak & Pacetti


Mizak & Pacetti is a family-owned law firm, and the attorneys who serve Broadview Heights clients live in the community. Together they bring more than 40 years of combined legal experience, and each attorney focuses on the areas where they have the most experience:

Jason B. Mizak, Founding Partner: Wills & Trusts, estate planning, business law, and probate

Vincent Pacetti, Partner: criminal defense, traffic, divorce, and personal injury. Former Cuyahoga County prosecutor

James Kashien: criminal defense

Tony J. Miranda: cybersecurity and data privacy

Talk With a Family-Owned Law Firm Close to Broadview Heights

Mizak & Pacetti is a family-owned law firm serving Broadview Heights from 5241 Broadview Road, Suite 400, in Parma. Our attorneys live in the community, and your case stays with experienced legal professionals with no handoffs. One full-service firm covers Business Law, Cybersecurity, Criminal & Traffic, Divorce & Custody, Personal Injury, Probate & Estate, and Wills & Trusts.

Maybe you run a business near Broadview Commons, or maybe you are planning for the family home off Royalton Road. Either way, Mizak & Pacetti is a Broadview Heights law firm that stays close to home. Call Mizak & Pacetti at (216) 398-9870 or send the firm a message to schedule a consultation.


Frequently Asked Questions About Our Broadview Heights Law Firm.


Q: Who's the best law firm near Broadview Heights, and are you actually in Broadview Heights?

A: Picking a lawyer is a big decision, and it makes sense to want someone close to home. Mizak & Pacetti is not inside Broadview Heights city limits, but the office at 5241 Broadview Road in Parma sits on the same road as Broadview Heights City Hall. The right fit usually comes down to local court experience, a firm that returns calls, and attorneys who live nearby, which is how Mizak & Pacetti describes its approach. Many Broadview Heights clients find the drive easier than a trip downtown, and some meetings may be handled by phone or video depending on the matter.

Q: I got a ticket in Broadview Heights. Do I have to go to Mayor's Court?

A: Getting a court notice in the mail can be stressful, especially if you have never been to court. Many traffic and misdemeanor cases from Broadview Heights start in the Broadview Heights Mayor's Court, which a magistrate runs. If you plead not guilty, you generally have the right to have the case moved to a judge at Parma Municipal Court on Powers Boulevard. A criminal justice attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can explain which court may make sense for a Broadview Heights case, depending on the charge and your record.


Q: I got pulled over for OVI on Route 82. Will I lose my license right away?

A: An OVI stop near the I-77 interchange in Broadview Heights is scary, and the license question usually comes first. In Ohio, refusing or failing a chemical test can lead to an administrative license suspension that starts immediately, before the case is decided. There is a short window to challenge that suspension, and limited driving privileges may be available in some cases. Mizak & Pacetti can review the stop, the test, and the paperwork for Broadview Heights OVI clients and explain the options that may apply.

Q: Does my mom's house in Broadview Heights have to go through probate?

A: Losing a parent is hard enough without worrying about the house. If the home was titled with a transfer on death designation affidavit or held in a trust, it may pass without probate. If not, the house usually goes through the Cuyahoga County Probate Court, though smaller estates may qualify for a simpler release from administration. A probate attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can look at how the Broadview Heights home was titled and explain which path may apply.

Q: How long do I have to file a claim after a car crash in Broadview Heights?

A: After a crash on I-77 or Route 82, most people are focused on getting better, not on deadlines. Ohio generally gives injured people two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, though some claims, such as medical malpractice claims, generally have a shorter one-year deadline. Evidence like photos, dash cam footage, and witness names is easier to gather in the first few weeks. A personal injury attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can review the timeline for a Broadview Heights crash and explain which deadlines may apply.

Q: How much does a lawyer cost for something like a will, a ticket, or an injury claim?

A: Cost is one of the first worries Broadview Heights clients bring up, and that is fair. Fees usually depend on the type of case, such as a set fee for many wills, hourly billing for many contested divorces, or a contingency fee for many Ohio injury cases. Mizak & Pacetti can explain how a specific matter would likely be billed before work begins, depending on the facts. Because Mizak & Pacetti is a full-service firm, a Broadview Heights household with several related issues can get answers on all of them from one office.

Q: My LLC was set up online years ago. Is that good enough?

A: Plenty of Broadview Heights businesses started with a quick online filing, and that is a normal first step. The filing creates the LLC, but it often leaves out an operating agreement, which covers what happens if an owner leaves, dies, or stops pulling their weight. Ohio's Revised LLC Act fills gaps with default rules that may not match what the owners intended. A business attorney at Mizak & Pacetti can review what a Broadview Heights LLC has on file and point out what may be missing.


Q: My kids go to Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools. Can I keep them there after the divorce?

A: Keeping the kids' routine steady is one of the biggest worries Broadview Heights parents bring to a divorce. Ohio courts decide parenting time and school placement based on the best interest of the child, and school stability is one factor a court may weigh. A shared parenting plan can spell out which parent's address is used for school. A divorce lawyer at Mizak & Pacetti can help Broadview Heights parents build a plan that puts the children's stability first, though the court makes the final call.

Q: Will I actually be able to reach my attorney?

A: Many Broadview Heights clients come to Mizak & Pacetti after feeling ignored by a bigger downtown firm. Mizak & Pacetti is family-owned, the attorneys live in the community, and there are no handoffs, so your matter stays with the people who know it. The team aims to return calls promptly and keep clients across the South Suburbs updated as the case moves. Response times can vary with court schedules, but Broadview Heights clients should not feel like a file number at Mizak & Pacetti.

Q: My small business got hit by a scam email and customer data may be out. What now?

A: A data breach can make a Broadview Heights owner feel exposed and unsure where to start. Ohio law generally requires notice to affected Ohio residents within 45 days of discovering certain breaches, and the clock may already be running. Businesses that had a written cybersecurity program in place may have a defense under the Ohio Data Protection Act. Mizak & Pacetti attorney Tony J. Miranda can help a Broadview Heights business sort out notice duties and next steps, depending on what data was involved.



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(216) 398-9870

5241 Broadview Road, Suite 400 · Parma, OH 44134

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