The Parma Bar Association

Parma bar Association history

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Our history
Initiated through the efforts of attorney Joseph J. Bystricky and its other original founders, the Parma Bar Association was founded on Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12, 1963. There were 65 members, including the following original Trustees and Officers:
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About Parma Bar Association
The Association was established to enhance the system of jurisprudence, improve justice administration, and promote beneficial legal reforms for the courts, the legal profession, and the public. It aims to strengthen relationships among bar members and with the Parma Municipal Court, dignify the bar's position as community leaders, and engage in civic matters that benefit public welfare. Additionally, it supports legal education and fosters cordial relations among bar members.


The membership of the Association has increased several times since its inception, and includes Attorneys residing in and/or practicing in the jurisdiction of the Parma Municipal Court.
Legacy
Past Presidents
They left a mark on the Association’s growth and strengthened the legal community.
2025
John Thomas
2023-2024
PJ Milligan
2021-2022
Kelly Zacharias
2020
James Kocka
2016-2019
Michael D. Schindler
2014-2015
Anthony J. Amato
2013
Marcia Hurt
2012
Peter S. Kirner
2011
Bert R. Tomon
2010
Gloria R. Homolak
2009
Thomas B. Wilbur
2008
Bruce cichocki
2007
Timothy Degeeter
2006
Ann C.Oakar
2005
Scott M. Tuma
2004
Richard P. Dell'Aquila
2003
David J. Finnerty
2002
Louis G. DeGross
2001
Daniel P. Lang
2000
Gregory A. Chizmar
1999
Edward J. Fink
1998
Timothy A. Boyko
1997
Theodore S. Holtz
1996
Russell J. Glorioso
1995
Richard W. Dunn (2nd term)
1994
David W. Toetz
1993
Peter A. Sackett
1992
Albert G. Schleicher
1991
Lynn W. Leary
1990
Christopher A. Boyko
1989
Robert J. Babcock
1988
Bernice G. Miller
1987
Robert S. Belovich
1986
Donald L. Reiman
1985
Walter P. Bubna
1984
Jerry L. Maynard
1983
Lloyd J. Ramsey
1982
Nicholas E. Phillips
1981
Dennis L. Feola
1980
Kenneth R. Spanagel
1979
Thomas A. Kelly
1978
Paul T. Kirner
1977
Andrew J. Luksco
1976
William S. Derkin
1975
Richard Senn
1974
Jerry L. Foust
1973
Richard W. Dunn
1972
Robert F. Schifko
1971
Joseph F. Ciaston
1970
Burt H. Sagan
1969
Joseph J. Berdis
1968
Robert R. Soltis
1967
James E. Canaris
1966
Harry W. Arnold
1965
Norman W. Shibley
1964
Eugene P. Krent
1963
Paul W. Cassidy
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