Attorneys

Carl P. Kasunic, Attorney at Law Carl P. Kasunic Co., L.P.A.

 

Principal, Attorney *RETIRED*

Carl P. Kasunic, Attorney at Law Carl P. Kasunic Co., L.P.A.

Carl P. Kasunic (kasunic@kasuniclaw.com) was born in Cleveland, Ohio attended local schools in Northeast Ohio and, after graduation from high school, volunteered to serve three years in the U.S. Army. During his military enlistment Carl P. Kasunic served with Bravo Company 1st Bn 75th Infantry, Airborne Ranger Battalion.

 

After his military service Carl completed his BA degree in Political Science at Cleveland State University and Law School at Cleveland Marshall College of Law all while employed full time as a representative for a non-profit organization, the Disabled American Veterans, representing disabled veterans and their dependents before the Veteran’s Administration and Social Security Administration.

 

Carl P. Kasunic has been in private practice since 1986 is licensed to practice law in all Ohio Courts, in the U.S. Federal District Court Northern District of Ohio and the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has prosecuted claims for individuals in municipal, state, federal and state and federal appellate courts. Carl’s emphasis in his practice of law is in representing the disabled in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims before the Department of Health and Human Services (Social Security Administration). He also represents individuals in all civil litigation matters pertaining to personal injury, negligence, disability, probate and family law matters.

 

Carl  P. Kasunic enjoys membership in the Ohio State and Lake County Bar Associations.  He is also a member of the National Organization Of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR).  He has been a member of the Lake County Bar Associations Settlement Week and Fee Dispute committees.  In the recent past and for several years he was also a member of the Lake County Bar Associations Grievance Committee. Carl is a member of the United States Army Ranger Association, The 75th Ranger Regiment Association and the Disabled Americans Veterans. In the past, Carl Kasunic served as a Mock Trial Judge in Lake County for the State of Ohio Mock Trial program and also served as legal advisor for six (6) years for the Andrews School Mock Trial Team. He is married and lives with his wife and daughter in Cuyahoga, Ohio.  Carl enjoys golfing, reading and all Cleveland sports teams.

 

Carl retired from practicing law in 2023.

 

Areas of Practice:

  • Personal Injury
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Social Security Disability
  • Auto Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Estate Administration
  • Business Organizations
  • Family Law

David F. Neilsen, Esq.

 

Of Counsel

David F. Neilsen, Esq.

David F. Neilsen (Neilsen@kasuniclaw.com) is originally from Walton Hills, Ohio. He attended Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, graduating in 2005. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2009, majoring in both marketing and management. David attended law school at The University of Akron, graduating in 2015, also earning a Certificate in Litigation. During his time in law school he was an active member of the mock trial team, participating in tournaments in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Since being admitted to the Ohio Bar in November 2015, David has focused mainly on the areas of Social Security

 

Disability and Workers Compensation, representing hundreds of clients. He is licensed to practice law in all Ohio Courts, in the U.S. Federal District Court Northern District of Ohio. In his spare time David enjoys golfing, running, and sporting events.

 

Bar Admissions

 

State of Ohio – 2015

Associations and Memberships

Ohio State Bar Association

Akron Bar Association

Support Staff

Dedicated, personable, committed, professionals assisting clients and counsel throughout the legal matter. Our Support Staff has over 40 years combined experience in:

  • Social Security Disability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury/Auto Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Business Organizations
  • Probate
  • Domestic Relations/Family Law
  • General Civil Litigation