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Brian John Macala

3.5
4 reviews

117 S. Lincoln Ave., Salem, OH 44460-3101

State, Local And Municipal Law

About Brian John Macala

Brian John Macala is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Youngstown State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years. Brian practices at Brian J. Macala in Salem, OH.

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Communication
3.8
Quality of Service
3.2
Responsiveness
3.2
Value for Money
3.8
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2013
Hired Attorney

Brian Macala was easy to talk to and his staff was very responsive and prompt.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2010
Hired Attorney

Easy to talk with.
Knows how to deal with clients as well as opposing counsel.
Follows through with each step of the process. Negotiates well.

Commercial Law
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2011
Hired Attorney

Slow to return calls.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 06, 2010
Hired Attorney

I was not happy with the service. He did not listen to what I wanted and the purpose as to why I was there. I wanted to make sure I get my parenting time but instead my child support went up and there is no way to enforce my parenting time. This is not a good situation.

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Areas of Law

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    • State, Local And Municipal Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Brian J. Macala

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Ohio
    1993, Pennsylvania
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cleveland Marshall College of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Youngstown State University
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Youngstown, Ohio, May 9, 1967
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