On March 9, 2024, Hickman Lowder held another session of our webinar, Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust. It was hosted by Attorneys Ethan A. Welch, George O. Aljoe, and Helen L. Rapp. A recording of this presentation is now available for viewing at https://youtu.be/Zf4Dva_HrNM.
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Attorney Franklin J. Hickman Awarded the 2024 Alice K. Nelson Mentorship Award by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Attorney Frank Hickman was presented with the 2024 Alice K. Nelson Mentorship Award by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in Atlanta, GA on March 10, 2024. This award recognizes outstanding mentorship of COPAA members or others in the special education advocacy community.
Hickman Lowder Announces the Retirement of Founding Partner Franklin J. Hickman
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. announces that its founding Partner, Franklin J. Hickman will retire from active practice this month after a career spanning more than five decades. He will continue to be Of Counsel with the Firm and will be available for consultation on cases as needed.
Building the Firm – Lessons Learned When Building Our Conference Room Table
By Attorney Franklin J. Hickman Woodworking is a major part of my life and something of a family tradition – I am a sixth-generation woodworker. After joining the Firm in 1981, it seemed natural for me to contribute handmade objects, including library shelves, in-out...
Interview with Franklin Hickman: Status of Mental Health Laws in Ohio
Attorney Franklin Hickman discusses the current status of mental health laws in Ohio on Committable, a podcast that focuses on the subject of involuntary commitment. He addresses the processes that relate to an initial detention for evaluation and the potential...
Hickman Lowder Lawyers Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA attorneys Janet L. Lowder, Franklin J. Hickman, and Ethan A. Welch were recently recognized by Best Lawyers as 2024 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients.
STABLE Account or Special Needs Trust? – May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, Hickman Lowder attorneys Elena A. Lidrbauch and George O. Aljoe discussed the differences between a STABLE Account and a special needs trust and how these tools can benefit your loved one. We invite you to view the recorded session and slides for the...
Working While Receiving Public Benefits – May 13, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Attorneys Janet L. Lowder and Helen L. Rapp hosted the webinar, Working While Receiving Benefits. They discussed how income may affect public benefits such as SSI and Medicaid; transitioning to SSDI and Medicare; Medicaid Buy-In for workers...
Transition – What Happens When My Child Turns 18? – April 29, 2023
On April 29, 2023 Hickman Lowder Attorneys Ethan A. Welch and Janet Fleck Griffith spoke about transition planning and what to expect when your child turns 18. They talked about guardianship and less restrictive alternatives; applying for SSI and Medicaid; and...
Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy – April 15, 2023
On April 15, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorney Janet Fleck Griffith and Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill hosted the webinar, Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy. They discussed the following topics: 1) the difference between IEPs and 504 Plans, 2) the IEP...