Anthony Barone
Anthony Barone joined Javitch Block LLC in 2016.
Anthony received a B.A. in Sociology from The College of Wooster in 2012. Anthony later received his J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2015.
Anthony is admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Anthony is a member of the Ohio Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
Brian Block
Partner, Cleveland
Brian Block is a managing partner of Javitch Block LLC. Brian is the practice manager for Javitch Block. Brian joined the firm in 2003.
Brian received a B.S. degree from Indiana University. Brian received his J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2003 and is licensed to practice in Ohio.
Brian is a Board Member of National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA) and is also a member of Debt Buyers Association (DBA), Ohio Creditors Bar Association and the Cuyahoga County Metropolitan Bar Association.
Bruce Block
Partner, Cleveland
Bruce Block is a managing partner of Javitch Block LLC. Bruce has been with the firm since its creation in 1991.
Bruce received a B.A. in 1973 from American University. He received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1976. Bruce has specialized in creditors’ right law since 1979.
Jake Figelman
Senior Associate, Cleveland
Jake Figelman joined Javitch Block LLC in the summer of 2006. After first having received his B.A. from the University of Maryland in 2000 and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2004.
Jake is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence; CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in the studies of Bankruptcy and Secured Transactions; and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
Jake is admitted to practice in both Ohio and Texas.
Stephanie Gilley
Stephanie Gilley joined Javitch Block LLC in 2011. Stephanie received her B.A. in Political Science and Psychology, graduating Cum Laude from Miami University in 2005. Stephanie received her J.D. from Cleveland State University Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2008.
Stephanie is a member of the Ohio Bar Admission since 2008.
Melissa Hager
Partner/Legal Process Manager, Cleveland
Melissa Hager is a partner with Javitch Block LLC. Melissa is also the Legal Process Manager. Melissa oversees attorneys, legal support and processing staff for the firm. Melissa joined the firm in 2000.
Melissa received a B.A. degree from Miami University of Ohio. Melissa received her J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2000 and is licensed to practice in Ohio. Additionally, Melissa is licensed to practice law in the Northern District of Ohio.
Melissa is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association.
Kevin Hartman
Kevin Harman joined Javitch Block LLC in 2015.
Kevin received his B.A. from Bowling Green State University in 2009. He attained his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2013.
Kevin is admitted to practice law in Ohio and the Northern District of Ohio.
Kevin is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
Theodore Konstantinopoulos
Partner, Cleveland
Ted Konstantinopoulos is a partner with Javitch Block LLC. Ted oversees general and administrative duties for the firm. Ted also manages the bankruptcy practice for the firm. Ted joined the firm in 2001.
Ted received a B.A. degree from the University of Akron in 1991. Ted received his J.D. from the University of Akron Law School in 1995 and is admitted to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. Ted is also admitted to practice law in the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Bankruptcy Courts.
Ted is a member of the Akron Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
William McCann
Partner, Cleveland
William McCann is a partner with Javitch Block LLC. Bill is the client lead for the firm’s consumer commercial practice. Bill joined the firm in 2004.
Bill received a B.A. from Ohio University 1996 Bill received an MSSA from Case Western Reserve University in 2000 and received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2005 Bill is admitted to practice in Ohio. Bill is also admitted to practice law in the Northern District of Ohio.
Bill is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Bill is a member of NARCA.
Marc Melamed
Partner, Cleveland
Marc Melamed joined Javitch Block LLC in 1991. Marc received his A.B. from Washington University in 1973. He then received his J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1977.
Marc is a member of the U.J.A. National Young Leadership Cabinet and acts as Vice President on the Jewish Community Center Board of Trustees.
Marc is admitted to practice in Ohio.
James Oh
Partner/Compliance Officer, Cleveland
James Oh is a partner with Javitch Block LLC. James is also the Compliance Officer. James oversees litigation and regulatory compliance for the firm. James joined the firm in 1999.
James received his J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1999 and is licensed to practice in Ohio. Additionally, James is licensed to practice law in the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Sixth District Court and the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
James is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, ACA International (Members’ Attorney Program), and NARCA.
Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson joined Javitch Block LLC in 2006. Eric received his B.A. from Miami University in 1998. He then received his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2002.
Eric is admitted to the Ohio State Bar and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio.
Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.
Jennifer Tanaka
Jennifer Tanaka joined Javitch Block LLC in 2016.
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge in 2008. She later received her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and her M.B.A. from the University of Akron in 2015.
Jennifer is admitted to practice in the state of Ohio.
Jennifer is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.