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For over 32 years, I've been assisting individuals, families, and family-owned or closely-held businesses. I am proud to say that I have been rated an Ohio Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate in 2010-2012, 2015, 2016, 2018 -2023 by Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine, a publication of Thomson Reuters. Only 5% of the attorneys in Ohio are selected each year. Thompson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals. I am also listed, rated and client reviewed with AVVO (www.avvo.com - Legal. Easier).
John A. Burnworth, graduated from University of Charleston with a B.S. in Political Science. After graduation, John obtained his law degree from Capital University School of Law in Columbus, Ohio in 2003.
John started his legal career as a Stark County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney where he tried numerous jury trials. He later became a partner in a large Ohio regional law firm where for the next 12 years his legal practice focused on general commercial litigation, divorce, contract disputes, construction litigation, collections and personal injury. John joined Charles Ringer in 2020, Of Counsel.
John has been rated an Ohio Rising Star 2009-2012, 2015, and 2016 by Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine, a publication of Thomson Reuters. Thompson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals.
John is the President of the Perry Township Youth Soccer Club, as well as a coach for his sons’ soccer teams. John also serves as a Board member of the Massillon West Stark Chamber of Commerce, the Stark County Bar Association Executive Committee, and the Stark County Bar Association Disputed Fees Committee. John also served a six-year term on the Board of Directors for The Workshops, Inc. and the Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children.
John and his spouse Hannah, an interior designer, have 3 children and live in Perry Township.
Machele is a Registered Nurse/Paralegal who has worked with Charles for over 23 years after working as a nurse at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio and raising her family. Machele’s responsibilities include personal injury, estate planning, probate and litigation. Machele has a bachelor of science in Nursing from the University of Akron (BSRN). She also has certification in School Nursing. Machele is a Notary Public, member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Stark County Bar Association. Machele is also very active in her church, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Canton.
Machele lives in Perry Township with her husband Steve.
