THE SOLUTIONS LETTER
An update from Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell | Winter 2021_
NEWS ITEMS
Boetcher Achieves Workers' Comp Specialist Certification
HHM lawyer MARTY BOETCHER recently achieved certification by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in workers’ compensation law. The specialist designation requires an advanced course of ongoing legal education, a rigorous written exam and favorable evaluations by other lawyers and judges, as well as measurable involvement in the specialty area. 
L’Italien Discusses Business Loans in Legal News Article
In a recent Daily Legal News article, HHM lawyer SHAWNA L'ITALIEN discussed the details of the Small Business Relief Grant and the Restaurant Assistance Fund. Both are designed to help business owners working against the effects of the COVID-19.
HHM Releases 2020 Community Involvement Report
Although the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out many events last year, HHM stepped up to provide financial and in-kind support to several virtual events and continuing initiatives during 2020. Our latest annual Community Involvement Report provides the details. 
FROM OUR BLOG
Can Ohio Employers Require Their Employees to Receive a COVID Vaccination?
By MARTY BOETCHER

The answer is “yes,” with certain exceptions. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission recently issued guidance indicating that employers can require their employees to get vaccinations against COVID with certain exceptions. Here's more guidance.
3 Ways to Avoid Probate Court Without a Trust
By SHAWNA L'ITALIEN

For many people, a principal goal in estate planning is avoiding Probate Court. There are various strategies that can be used to do so. One such strategy is a trust. Here are three other options to consider.
IN THE COMMUNITY
HHM Sponsors 'Miracle on Easy Street' Holiday Special
Congratulations to the cast (including HHM lawyer Patrick Manning's daughter, Rosie Manning, third from the top right) and crew of Easy Street Productions on the TV special aired in December on WFMJ-TV Channel 21. HHM was proud to be among the program's sponsors.
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Business & Employment: Alan D. Wenger, 330.744.1111 or email.
Litigation: Matthew M. Ries, 330.392.1541 or email. 
Estate Planning & Probate: Patrick K. Wilson, 330.392.1541 or email.
Public Sector: Neil D. Schor, 330.744.1111 or email. 
Oil & Gas: Alan D. Wenger, 330.744.1111 or email.
Bankruptcy: Neil D. Schor, 330.744.1111 or email. 
Social Security & Workers' Comp: Patrick C. Manning, 330.744.1111 or email.