In the third installment of this compelling, though-provoking, and anger-inducing series, Akron Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith recounts the story of 51-year-old Michael Palmer who lost his ears, thumbs, an index finger and part of his nose when he was savagely attacked by a friend’s pit bull in December 2022: Michael Palmer is a broken […]
In the second installment of this compelling, though-provoking, and anger-inducing series, Columbus Dispatch reporter Laura Bischoff recounts the story of 11-year-old Avery Russel who was attacked and severely injured by two pit bulls… Click here to read/view all the stories in the series. ‘Just tell me if my daughter’s alive.’ After near fatal dog attack, […]
We are pleased to reprint the first installment of “VICIOUS: An investigation into how Ohio laws fail thousands of dog attack victims,” the outstanding investagatory series written by Columbus Dispatch reporter Laura Bischoff and her colleagues at the Akron Beacon Journal, Canton Repository, and Cincinnati Enquirer. The first report in the series titled “Vicious: Dog […]
Since MahoningMatters offered me the opportunity to grace their website with this column each week, I’ve addressed everything from COVID to corruption, distracted driving to democracy and dozens of topics in between. But if pressed to pick the most important subject I write about, is highlighting the role personal injury attorneys and the civil justice […]
It’s that time of year, time to review BK’s safe winter driving tips. Please be careful on the roads, and remember, even though you do everything right, someone who does just one thing wrong in icy conditions can cause an accident in the blink of an eye. If you’re involved in a wreck caused by […]
In this edition of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today BK Managing Partner David Betras introduces Attorney Jacklyn Soroka, the newest member of the Betras Kopp Legal team. Attorney Soroka practices marital and family law in Florida. During the segment she and David discussed the significant differences between the laws that govern marital and family law […]
Attorneys Brian Kopp, Frank Cassese, and James Melfi of Betras Kopp LLC today filed multiple lawsuits in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on behalf of people who suffered personal injuries, property and other economic damages as a result of the explosion that rocked the Realty Towers building in downtown Youngstown on May 28, 2024. The […]
Attorney Frank Cassese, leader of Betras Kopp LLC’s (BK) Criminal Defense Practice Group, said today’s acquittal of Daundre Turner on charges of aggravated murder, murder, and robbery, demonstrates the value and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court jury returned the not guilty verdicts after deliberating for six hours. Mr. […]
Nearly every Thursday evening for more than 30 years I’ve hosted “Legally Speaking” on WKBN 570. During the program, which is now also aired live on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Instagram, I and attorneys from my firm answer listener questions, dispense sage, insightful, and free legal advice, and engage in entertaining and informative […]
Attorneys David Betras and Brian Kopp marked the 25th anniversary of the founding of one of the region’s most respected and successful law firms by reaffirming their commitment to the communities they serve and unveiling a comprehensive plan that will ensure the continued growth of their multi-disciplinary, multi-state practice which will now operate under the […]
Third installment of USA Today Ohio News Network series: ‘I figured I was dead.’ Ohio man survives attack by friend’s pit bullMarch 19, 2025 - 6:48 amSecond installment of USA Today Ohio News Network series “Vicious: An investigation into how Ohio laws fail thousands of dog attack victims”March 13, 2025 - 10:07 amVicious: Dog attacks maim, disfigure and kill every year. How Ohio law fails victimsMarch 12, 2025 - 10:50 am