The lawyers and staff at Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. are dedicated to supporting the Mahoning Valley. We provide financial and in-kind support throughout the year to organizations that support economic development, healthcare, education, the arts, food distribution, youth sports and much more.

Check out our 2025 highlights.

Our Q&A series offers insights into questions that clients frequently ask their lawyers.

Divorce vs. Dissolution

Lawyer James Lapolla answers common questions about the similarities and differences between divorce and dissolution.

Our new "Then & Now" video series spotlights our lawyers who have been with the firm for more than a decade (or three), reflecting on career goals, memories and more.

Alan Wenger

With 44 years at the firm, Alan reflects on his proudest moments, biggest challenges and key memories from the early days of his career in 1977 and how they compare to his work today.

He also shares his favorite lunch spot (which no longer exists), the mentor who shaped his career and offers advice for lawyers just starting out. 

3 Ways a Skilled Lawyer Can Strengthen Your Startup

Launching a startup comes with new opportunities … and legal decisions. Business lawyer Shawna L’Italien shares key ways experienced legal guidance can help founders protect their ideas, reduce risk and build a strong foundation for growth.

Martin Boetcher Named "Super Lawyer"... Again!

Congratulations to lawyer Martin Boetcher for being named to the Ohio Super Lawyers List for a second straight year!

His practice areas include employment and workers' compensation law, as well as civil litigation.

Congratulations to Niles McKinley High School’s mock trial team on a great season! They won the district tournament in late January at the Trumbull County Courthouse, earning first place across multiple rounds and securing all lawyer and witness awards. 

The team is sponsored by HHM and coached by HHM lawyer Matthew Ries, pictured on the left.