Since opening its doors in October 2025, Upward Law, LLC, a consumer and small-business bankruptcy firm based in Beachwood, Ohio, has assisted more than 100 families and small business owners across the Northern District of Ohio in achieving a fresh financial start. In its inaugural year, the firm reports saving a dozen homes from foreclosure and over 50 vehicles from repossession for clients in communities including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.
The firm focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy, Subchapter V small business reorganization, student loan issues, and tax debt matters. Consumer bankruptcy under these chapters provides individuals a legal pathway to address overwhelming debt. Chapter 7 allows for the discharge of unsecured debts like credit card balances and medical bills, while Chapter 13 enables debt reorganization under a court-supervised repayment plan, often allowing clients to keep property like a home. Upward Law's clients frequently face mounting credit card debt, medical bills, wage garnishment, or the threat of repossession.
For business owners, Subchapter V of Chapter 11 offers a streamlined reorganization option tailored to smaller enterprises, enabling them to restructure debt while continuing operations under a more efficient and less costly process than traditional Chapter 11 filings. Upward Law exclusively handles Subchapter V cases, avoiding regular Chapter 11 proceedings. The firm also assists clients with student loan and tax debt issues, which often intersect with broader financial hardship.
Jason D. Grimes, founder of Upward Law, brings over two decades of experience in legal technology to his practice. He expressed his enthusiasm: "After nearly 22 years on the business side of legal technology, starting my own firm has been incredibly exciting. What I've enjoyed most is working with struggling, yet hopeful, clients every day. We've already helped save homes from foreclosure and vehicles from repossession, and there's nothing more rewarding than that." Grimes has contributed to legal publications such as the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal and the Cleveland State Law Review, and he frequently speaks on legal technology and practice management.
The firm's success underscores the importance of accessible bankruptcy counsel in economically diverse regions. By helping over 100 clients in its first year, Upward Law demonstrates a significant need for such services. The firm's ability to prevent foreclosures and repossessions not only aids individual clients but also stabilizes communities.
Upward Law accepts Chapter 7 cases from throughout Northern Ohio and Chapter 13 cases from Northeast and North-central Ohio. Its office is located at 3659 Green Road, Suite 100, Beachwood, OH 44120. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.upwardlawfirm.com.
