COVID-19 Updates and Information

Barkan Meizlish , March 16, 2020

To Our Clients, Co-Counsel, Defense Counsel, Friends and the Community:
 
At Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP, protecting the health and safety of our personnel and their families and servicing the needs of our clients is of the upmost importance. Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP is changing the way we do business while our communities, states and our nation deals with the global COVID-19 pandemic.  However, our commitment to providing outstanding client service remains unchanged.  

As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP will close its physical offices and transition to a work-from-home operation.  The following measures have been implemented: 

1. Attorneys and staff are equipped to work remotely with full access to client files; 

1. Protocols are in place to ensure the confidentiality, privacy and safety of all records and data; 

1. On a rotating basis, personnel will come to the office to pick up and scan mail to the appropriate attorneys and staff handling your case; 

1. Communications can occur with attorneys and staff via email, telephone and video conferencing;  

1. In-person appointments, check disbursements and meetings will occur on a case-by-case basis; and, 

1. Canceled all non-essential business travel for our attorneys and staff. 

Our Management Team is closely monitoring the updates from the Centers for Disease Control and the Ohio Department of Health.  We will adjust our policies as events unfold and further guidance is given from the relevant agencies handling this global COVID-19 pandemic.
Sincerely,

 The Team at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Wentz McInerney Peifer, LLP