Overview

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We believe in the value of each human being, and that everyone, regardless of age, health, or capacity, deserves the best life possible. Each attorney at Hickman Lowder chose to practice law because it allows us a meaningful way to advocate for people whose lives are complicated by special concerns and frustrated by an impersonal, imperfect system.

We know it can be scary and stressful to manage the challenges of securing a good life for yourself, for family with disabilities or special needs, and for elders. Our unwavering dedication to transforming your access to guidance and care gives you a new vantage on those challenges. By meeting your lifetime legal needs with compassion and vision, we empower you and your circle of support to fully understand options and make decisions that bring long-lasting relief. Our work also enables the community as a whole to support and respect your needs.

Looking for the ease a trusted partner can bring? Helping secure your desired way of life is our way of life. Let's get started together.

Rankings

Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA is metro ranked in 4 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Cleveland
Tier 1 for Education Law
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Cleveland
Tier 1 for Education Law
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Disability
  • Education Law
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Probate
  • Special Needs
  • Trust Administration
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
  • Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Efficiency and Flexibility

Main Location

Independence, OH
6450 Rockside Woods, Boulevard S, Suite 165
Independence, OH 44131
United States
216-861-0360 Call our Independence, OH location at 216-861-0360 Get Directions Get directions to our Independence, OH location

Management and Personnel

Contacts

Internal Efficiencies and Marketing Analyst
Stephanie Hamilton 2168610360
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