Hickman Lowder Lawyers Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA attorneys Janet L. Lowder and Ethan A. Welch have been recognized by Best Lawyers as 2025 Best Lawyers® award recipients.
We meet the lifetime legal needs of children and adults with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.
Helping a parent who is reluctant to downsize or move into a facility?
It is difficult to watch parents who are struggling due to increased medical needs or advanced age. Many adult children do their best to offer support; they may handle major household projects, help their parents with other necessities or even hire in-home assistance....
Firm Sponsors IDA- Northern Ohio’s 36th Annual Symposium
Hickman Lowder is thrilled to play a part in advancing dyslexia awareness and literacy best practices by sponsoring the IDA- Northern Ohio’s 36th Annual Symposium on September 27, 2024. Join Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill, who will be attending the event and contributing a...
Clear up the confusion: Medical vs. school assessments
It is a common scenario with our clients: Parents obtain medical assessments that diagnose their child with a condition such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or anxiety. They share the medical assessments with their child’s school to obtain a 504 Plan or...
What housing options are available for adults with disabilities?
Not all adults with disabilities can live independently. Some have medical conditions that necessitate regular support. Others have functional limitations that would prevent them from maintaining a living space entirely on their own. Financial challenges also prevent...
How a new rental subsidy rule can help SSI applicants and recipients
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Social Security benefit that provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness, and to adults age 65 and older who have limited income and resources. SSI can be used for basic needs like rent, food,...
How to find the best caregiver for a loved one with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities sometimes require ongoing medical care. Some need supervision and support with daily functions, like hygiene practices and the maintenance of their homes. Others require more extensive support, such as medication administration or wound...
How to stay organized when applying for Medicaid
The Medicaid application process can feel daunting, because it often involves gathering of documents and completing a significant amount of paperwork. But with a little organization, you can navigate the process with greater confidence. Being prepared keeps things...
Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust – March 9, 2024
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.
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.