Building the network Ohio needs

Maguire Schneider Hassay LLP, the Ohio LegalShield Provider Firm, is strengthening Ohio’s system of legal access. Dean Wilson leads statewide engagement with bar leaders and practicing lawyers to grow a supported network that delivers timely guidance for people and sustainable value for Ohio law practices.

Actions:

– Request a 20‑minute briefing
– Invite Dean to your bar meeting
– Connect with Maguire Schneider Hassay on LinkedIn

MSH champions access to justice side-by-side with collaborator LegalShield (LS). We deliver early, practical legal guidance aided by technology and coordinate the next steps, so Ohioans get the help they need from Ohio lawyers. We measure data and foster relationships. Ultimately our success metric is people helped.

Dean’s Role – MSH’s ambassador to Ohio’s legal community:

– Briefs county and specialty bars on LS participation.
– Leads practical sessions on how LS works day to day.
– Builds real relationships, including rural and small firms through metrics, mentorship, and coordination.
– Turns attorney feedback into improvements for clients and attorneys.
– Building community impact at scale; focusing on early help to improve outcomes for Ohioans.

Dean Wilson – Bio highlights:

– Former President, Ohio State Bar Association
– 33 years as Judge, Perry County Municipal Court
– Founder, New Direction Drug Court
– Helped launch the Perry County Free Legal Clinic
– 2018 Presidential Award for Pro Bono Service, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
– Currently serving the Council of Delegates for the Ohio State Bar Association
– Current Board Member of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation

Dean’s perspective:

“Throughout my career, I have seen how the law can be a powerful tool to help solve real problems for real people, not to mention how much better the outcomes are in any legal matter when a defendant or litigant is supported by the skills of a good attorney. MSH shares this philosophy, and I am grateful that through my work here, I can continue to make a difference.”

How to engage:

– Schedule a briefing
– Set up a small‑firm roundtable
– Ask about mentorship and on‑boarding

Schedule your time today.