Providing Solutions To Complex Legal Issues
Bradley Hull IV is a Shareholder of Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co. LPA. His primary practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Real Estate law, Family law, and Small Business law.
Common needs within these areas of practice, whether for clients of modest or substantial means, include those related to Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, NFA Trusts, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Probate Administration, Guardianships, Adoptions, Name Changes, Deed preparation, Lease preparation, Easements, Subsurface rights, Zoning, Tax Abatements, Code Violations, Property Tax Complaints, Adverse Possession, Commercial Evictions, business formation to acquire, hold and transfer real estate, Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Custody, Child Support, Post-Judgment matters, Prenuptial Agreements, Juvenile Court representation for unmarried parents, Small Business formation, Contract preparation, Contract review, Buy-Sell Agreements, Mergers, and Dissolutions. For more than a decade, Brad has advised and helped clients navigate issues related to each of these, and many other services.
Brad frequently represents clients in the Common Pleas Courts and Municipal Courts of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and Summit counties, but has appeared in actions throughout the State of Ohio.
Brad has also served as expert witness, and taught continuing education courses to attorneys. In addition, Brad serves as a member of the Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission.
Brad is a graduate of John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
He has been named as an Ohio Rising Star attorney, an award given to the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40, in 2012, and 2014-2021.
Brad and his wife are the proud parents of three growing boys. On weekends when he is not working, you can find him at the local baseball field or basketball court cheering for his kids and their teams, or otherwise enjoying being outdoors.
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration
- Family Law
- Probate and Trust Litigation
- Real Estate Law
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors:
Dean’s List - Honors:
“High Award” Constitutional Law II
- John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
- B.A.
- Major:
Political Science
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Professional Associations
- BNI – Chagrin Valley Chapter, Vice President and Secretary – Treasurer, 2010 – 2011, 2012 – 2013
- BNI – Chagrin Valley Chapter, Secretary-Treasurer, 2013
- Geauga County Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Classes and Seminars
- Common Scenarios in Estate Administration, Continuing Legal Education, 2012, Cleveland Law Library
- Common Scenarios in Estate Administration, Continuing Legal Education, 2013, Cleveland Law Library
- NFA Trusts, Continuing Legal Education, 2015, Lorain County Bar Association
- Revocable Living Trusts, Continuing Legal Education, 2016, Cleveland Law Library
- General Client Considerations, Revocable Living Trusts, November 2020, Cleveland Law Library
- NFA Trusts, Geauga County Bar Association, November 2022
Media Appearances
- Appearance on WTAM 1100 AM, Rob Rozycki show, January 2022, to discuss Tenant rights in relation to building, housing and safety code violations
- Appearance on WOIO Channel 19 News, 5:00 PM segment, September 2018, to discuss Landlord Tenant Law
- Five (5) appearances on WKYC Channel 3: Good Company, August 2010, to discuss Wills; Good Company, September 2010, to discuss Divorce; October 2010, to discuss Debt Collection Law; Live on Lakeside, March 2013, to discuss Trusts; March 2013, to discuss Real Estate Law
Pro-Bono Activities
- Assisting Impoverished Family and Friends, 2008 to Present
- Wills for Heros, 2010, Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland Fire Department
- Track & Field Varsity Team – Ohio Athletic Conference Team Champion, School Record Holder 1500m Run
- Cross Country Varsity Team – All Great Lakes Regional Team, Team MVP