Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA

08/19/2025

Service information for Keith A. Savidge.

View Keith Savidge's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

07/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith A. Savidge.

A founding partner at Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA, Keith built a reputation as a formidable litigator, exceptional trial lawyer and trusted advisor.

We miss you so much already. RIP.

https://sseg-law.com/in-memory-of-keith-savidge/

12/06/2024

In October, SSEG reminded you about compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act. The CTA, which took effect on January 1, 2024, requires small businesses to file a report identifying their owners with FinCEN. Many small businesses were planning to file their initial report on or before December 31, 2024.

But on December 3, 2024, a federal court paused enforcement of the CTA’s reporting requirement and suspended the deadlines for filing a beneficial ownership information report. Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the CTA in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al.

The court’s ruling is a temporary halt that may become permanent. After further proceedings, this ruling may change. Your business may need to file your beneficial ownership information report at a later date. But, for now, enforcement of the CTA and related compliance is suspended.

For more information about the status of the Corporate Transparency Act, contact any member of the SSEG Business Law, Transactional Law, Securities Law, and Corporate Law practice group.

The lawyers of SSEG represent clients in many matters phases of business law, corporate law, securities law, transactional law and more.

11/18/2024

SSE&G was proud to be a sponsor of Gigi's Playhouse this past weekend. This years event, called "Brews & Beats", raised just under $200,000!
This organization was always very near and dear to heart of Greg Seeley, and we continue to support this great organization in his memory.
Gigi's Playhouse seeks to, in their words: "Change lives through the consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, through a replicable playhouse model."
Attorney Terese Fennell (left) and friend Cindy Skok attended and had a great time!
To learn more: https://gigisplayhouse.org/about-us/

10/01/2024

Here's your reminder about the Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2024. As we posted previously, businesses must file a Beneficial Ownership Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the deadline for this report is approaching.

Your deadline depends on when your company was formed. If you formed your company:
- before January 1, 2024, then you must file your initial report before January 1, 2025.
- on or between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, then you must file your initial report within 90 days of forming the company.
- on or after January 1, 2025, then you must file your initial report within 30 days of forming the company.

If there are any changes to your company’s ownership, then these changes must be filed with FinCEN within 30 days.

More info on our website:
https://sseg-law.com/deadlines-approaching-for-small-businesses/

07/29/2024

Welcome to the firm new partner Matthew Waters!

Matthew joins our Intellectual Property, Business, Transactional Securities and Corporate Law practice groups. He will also be assisting in our Municipal and Public Law practice group.

Matthews’s focal area of practice spans across all facets of patents and trademarks, offering clients business-centered solutions on intellectual property matters.

His legal expertise covers a wide range of services including: licensing and franchising agreements, non-disclosure agreements, joint development agreements, intellectually property due diligence, filing and prosecution of applications, and much more. Matthew excels at providing general counseling and opinions on matters as they relate to the intricacies of intellectual property law and business.

07/23/2024

SSEG is excited to announce that attorney Mike Musial has joined SSEG as a partner!
Mark brings over 35 of experience in estate administration and wealth preservation adding even more depth to our already strong Probate and Estate Planning Practice Areas.
In addition, Mark is also bringing... his trusted Paralegal, Rebecca Tommer!

Mark is licensed in both Ohio and Florida.

Welcome to the firm Mark and Rebecca!

SSEG is excited to announce that attorney Mark Musial has joined the firm as a partner. Mark brings over 35 years of experience in estate planning, long

05/24/2024

SSEG is proud to share that our very own Travis Filicky is being honored today as the CMBA Member of the Month! The CBMA is spotlighting a CMBA Member every day in May that has made an impact at the bar.
Congratulations Travis!

Travis is doing an amazing job as the chair of the LGBTQ+ Committee. As the chair, Travis has been instrumental in organizing and leading not only committee meetings, but programs, as well as pro bono clinics. Thank you, Travis, for leading and growing our committee.

01/26/2024

On January 17, 2024, the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas dissolved an injunction that erroneously had been entered against the City of Avon Lake and dismissed the Plaintiff’s Complaint, with prejudice, at Plaintiff’s cost.

This Order concluded a long battle, including the reversal by the Court of Appeals of the injunction, over whether the City of Avon Lake’s Charter provisions and home rule authority prevailed over state law in the selection and contracting process for renovating a local playground, the Avon Lake Play Space. The victory is a significant reaffirmation of home rule authority and the ability of a Charter City to govern its own local concerns.

The victory for the City of Avon Lake was made possible through the collective efforts of the SSEG trial and appellate teams led by Gary A. Ebert (Law Director for the City of Avon Lake), Keith A. Savidge, Daniel F. Gourash, Jeffrey S. Moeller, and Amelia J. Leonard. SSEG is proud of the hard work that went into reaching this just and proper result.

Special thanks is also given to the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association for submitting an amicus curiae brief in support of the City of Avon Lake’s exercise of its home rule authority.

11/28/2023

SSE&G will be closing at noon today so that our employees can attend the funeral mass of our Greg Seely today at 1PM.

The Mass will be held be held at St. James Catholic Church located at 17514 Detroit Road, Lakewood, Ohio.

Gregory Greg Douglas Seeley passed away at the age of 75 on November 17, 2023. Born on November 23, 1947, at St. Alexis Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, Greg grew up to be a distinguished figure in the Cleveland legal and business communities. Gregs journey began in Avon Lake, Ohio, where

11/21/2023

SSE&G is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend, mentor and founding partner, Gregory D. Seeley. Greg passed away after a brief illness, on Friday November 17th. He was a tireless advocate who always put the interest of his clients first. "As a business lawyer, he could teach others the true 'art of the deal'," reminisces senior partner Keith Savidge. Keith Savidge and Greg practiced law together continuously for 49 years.

Greg leaves a huge hole in our firm, and in our hearts, and will be greatly missed.

Greg's obituary can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.berrymcgreevey.com/obituary/gregory-seeley

09/12/2023

SSEG is a proud sponsor of the BAYarts Annual Moondance Arts + Culture Benefit every year. This years Moondance, this past Saturday, commemorates 75 years since BAYarts was founded. This was the largest ever with 500 attendees at the sold out event. Funds raised at Moondance help to support BAYarts' year-round continued expansion which includes educational programming, free community events, and much more.
SSEG believes our community is lucky to have such a fine organization that supports artists of all ages through collaboration, education and exhibition and we're already looking forward to the next Moondance! For more information about BAYarts or to sign up for fall classes, please check out https://bayarts.net/