Ian Kirtley

330-870-9333

Ian Kirtley joined Emerson Thomson Bennett in January 2025 as a law clerk.

Akron Office

1914 Akron-Peninsula Road
Akron, OH 44313

Columbus Office

Wedgewood Office Park
3841B Attucks Drive
Columbus, OH 43065-6082

Phone:

330-434-9999

Fax:

330-434-8888

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