More than forty years in the Greater Akron Area
Three generations of Akron lawyers.
Elio Ciccolini opened these doors more than forty years ago. His son Michael has practiced here since 1984. Now Michael's daughter Maria has joined him, the third Ciccolini to sit at this table.
How the firm started
One name, three generations, one law library.
The firm was founded by Elio Ciccolini, back when it was known as Germano, Rondy & Ciccolini. Elio's son Michael earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law in 1984 and began his career working alongside his father and the firm's founding partners. He has practiced here for more than thirty years since.
Michael's daughter Maria followed the same path through the same law school, graduating summa cum laude. She practiced litigation first at Jones Day, a global law firm in Cleveland, before coming home to join her father and grandfather's firm. Every attorney at Ciccolini & Associates, all the way down, is a graduate of The University of Akron School of Law.
“You are choosing more than a law firm. You are choosing a dedicated partner committed to protecting what matters most to you.”
Meet the team
Six people, one library.
Michael E. Ciccolini
Attorney
Michael has practised law at Ciccolini & Associates, formerly Germano, Rondy & Ciccolini, for more than 30 years. After earning his Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law in 1984, he began his career working alongside his father, Elio Ciccolini, and the firm's founding partners. Today he focuses on estate planning and probate, family and closely held businesses, real estate transactions and property disputes, personal injury and general civil litigation.
An active member of the Akron Bar Association and its Probate Committee. He lives in Green, Ohio with his wife Susan, races the Akron and Boston Marathons, and plays a great deal of tennis.
Maria T. Ciccolini
Attorney
Maria continues the Ciccolini family legacy, following her father Michael and her grandfather Elio. Her practice covers estate planning, trust and probate administration, personal injury, small business representation and formation, contract review, real estate transactions and civil litigation.
A summa cum laude graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, where she was on the Mock Trial Team and a Production Editor of the Akron Law Review — her article earned Best Note and was published. Before joining the family firm she practised litigation at Jones Day in Cleveland. Member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Akron Bar Association, and Torchbearers Class of 2024.
David Wareham
Attorney
David's practice focuses on estate planning, business formation, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, probate and real estate transactions. A graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, he began his career concentrating on estate and Medicaid planning and helping veterans obtain the benefits they are owed.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Ohio Northern University. Member of the Akron Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.
And the people who keep it running
Lori Palermo
Paralegal
Lori joined the firm in 2013 as a probate and estate planning paralegal. With over 30 years of legal experience she works in probate and trust administration, guardianships, estate planning and real estate, from opening an estate and appointing an executor through trust accounting and deed transfers.
An Ohio native, she grew up in Green and graduated from Green High School, and now lives in Holmes County.
Karen Shipley-Ripley
Personal Injury Paralegal
Karen joined the firm in 2025. She graduated cum laude with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies in 2012 and has worked in the legal field ever since, in Akron and Beachwood, with more than 10 years across personal injury and estate planning. She stays with clients from the very beginning of a matter to the end.
Born and raised in Akron.
Carly D. Roberts
Legal Assistant & Receptionist
Carly joined Ciccolini & Associates in January of 2015 and has worked as a legal assistant since 2011. She completed her Associate's degree at Stark State College of Technology and is the firm's receptionist and file manager — usually the first voice you hear.
She and her three children are Ohio State football, baking and crafting people.
Memberships
Akron Bar Association. Ohio State Bar Association.
Michael, Maria and David are each members of the Akron Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Michael also serves on the Akron Bar Association's Probate Committee. Maria is additionally a member of Torchbearers, Class of 2024.
- Akron Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
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