The Boyk Brief Podcast

In this episode of the Boyk Brief, we sat down with Boyk Law Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Andrea Young to hear about Andrea’s background and the unusual path she took to become a lawyer. From performing with a traveling circus to having a family while working through college, and from graduating with honors from law school to making it to the final round of tryouts to be a dancer for an NBA team, Andrea’s done it all. Check it out today! View Andrea’s profile

Wendi Huntley joined us on the Boyk Brief! Wendi is the President of Connecting Kids to Meals, LLC, a non-profit organization in Northwest Ohio that works to fight childhood hunger by providing hot, nutritious meals at no cost to at-risk kids ages 18 and under in low-income and underserved areas.

Since the organization began in 2002, the organization has served more than 7 million meals to hungry children in Northwest Ohio. Wendi became the Director of Development and Communication in March of 2016 and was named Executive Director in July of that same year.

Since then, she has led the organization through significant growth, recently expanding its operations by building an industrial kitchen in downtown Toledo and stepping up in a major way during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode of the Boyk Brief, Boyk Law attorneys Mike Bruno and Chuck Boyk sit down to discuss some of the most common questions and issues they face when pursuing a car accident-related injury claim. Mike and Chuck talk about the importance of staying with treatment and how they can help you pay for it. Chuck walks through dealing with property damage, and Mike makes an impassioned plea for everyone to add uninsured motorist insurance to their auto policies

In this episode, Desmond Strooh and Chuck Boyk sit down with a true legend of the Toledo Legal Community, fellow Personal Injury Attorney Charlie Contrada. Charlie has been practicing personal injury law in Toledo since 1979, and in that time, he has worked tirelessly to help thousands of people reclaim their lives and recover from injuries. We were delighted to get to know the man behind TV ads and made some surprising discoveries, including Charlie’s love of Shakespeare!

In this episode, In this episode of the Boyk Brief, two women who were sexually assaulted by former Adult Entertainment performer Ron Jeremy break their silence. Both share details about their experiences and, more importantly, speak about the toll the assaults have taken on their lives. This content may not be appropriate for children. By sharing these stories, our hope is to amplify their voices and encourage other women to come forward and seek justice. If you have been the victim of sexual violence, call our offices today for a confidential and free consultation with our attorneys and legal professionals. 1-866-783-1103. We are ready to listen without judgment.

In this episode, Marketing Director Desmond Strooh sits down with Boyk Law Paralegal Tammy Bronowski and Attorney Joe Shinaver, owner of Shinaver Law. Joe shares about his unique background in web development, programming, and law, and dishes out helpful tips about the technology he uses to optimize his practice and give his clients top-notch service. We also touch on the prospect of virtual trials and what issues attorneys may face with a jury on video. Check out Joe’s practice online: shinaverlaw.com

In this episode, Desmond sits down with Julia Benfield.

As a nurse, paralegal, entrepreneur, and former Karate instructor, Julia is a true renaissance woman and is a force to be reckoned with.

Julia and I talked through her varied career starting with nursing, then jumping into the worlds of law, education, and entrepreneurship. We also talk about the incredible value Julia adds for our clients a nurse paralegal here at Boyk Law. We wrap up by talking about the local winery she and her husband run!

www.benfieldwines.com

In this episode, Desmond Strooh sits down with someone very special in his life, his former boss at Susan G.

Komen, Mary Westphal! Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, and in honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, we wanted to give Mary an opportunity to talk about the current status of the fight against breast cancer and share about changes happening with the Komen organization.

We also shift gears and talk about Mary’s fascinating career, and she even shares the story of how she won her husband in an au

In this episode, Boyk Law Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Andrea Young sit down with Lori Olender, a judicial candidate for the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. Lori shares about how she decided to be a lawyer at the age of nine and then walks us through her career, first as a public defender and then as a Child Victim Prosecutor. A devoted football fan, Lori talks about how she came to love The Cleveland Browns through special times with her family, and then answers the question asked of all candidates: why should voters select her to be a judge in Lucas County? www.voteolender.com

In this episode, Boyk Law Attorney Andrea Young and sits down with the Honorable Judge Nicole Khoury for an in-depth chat about Judge Khoury’s career both in the courtroom and on stage. This episode of the Boyk Brief was recorded in Judge Khoury’s offices at the Toledo Municipal Court. Judge Khoury tells Andrea about growing up in a musical family in Toledo’s south end and how she started singing. Ever the ball of energy, Judge Khoury also shares about how she graduated early twice, started a band, and founded a nonprofit, all while running a successful criminal defense practice.