In just over a year since its founding, Upward Law, LLC, a consumer and small-business bankruptcy firm in Beachwood, Ohio, has helped more than 100 families and small business owners across the Northern District of Ohio achieve financial relief. The firm reports that its efforts have saved a dozen homes from foreclosure and over 50 vehicles from repossession for clients in communities including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.
Upward Law focuses its practice on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy, Subchapter V small business reorganization, student loan issues, and tax debt matters. Consumer bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code provides individuals a legal path to address overwhelming debt. Chapter 7 cases allow consumers to discharge unsecured debts such as credit card balances and medical bills, while Chapter 13 permits individuals to reorganize debts into a court-supervised repayment plan, often while retaining property such as a home. Clients of Upward Law 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 specifically designed for smaller businesses, enabling eligible companies to restructure debt while continuing operations under a more efficient and less costly process than a traditional Chapter 11 filing. Upward Law exclusively handles Subchapter V cases for small businesses and does not manage regular Chapter 11 filings. The firm also assists clients with student loan and tax debt issues, areas that often intersect with broader financial hardship.
Jason D. Grimes, founder of Upward Law, brings nearly 22 years of experience on the business side of legal technology to his practice. "After nearly 22 years on the business side of legal technology, starting my own firm has been incredibly exciting," Grimes said. "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 industry publications including the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal and the Cleveland State Law Review, and he speaks regularly on topics related to legal technology and law practice management.
Upward Law accepts Chapter 7 cases from throughout Northern Ohio and Chapter 13 cases from Northeast and North-central Ohio. The firm's office is located at 3659 Green Road, Suite 100, Beachwood, OH 44120, which can be viewed on Google Maps.
The firm's first-year milestone underscores a growing need for accessible bankruptcy services in the region. By focusing on consumer and small business bankruptcy, Upward Law provides a critical lifeline for those facing financial distress, helping them navigate complex legal processes and work toward a fresh start.
