Expert

Mike Lavelle, marriage attorney, 487 E. State St., Athens, Ohio, 45701. (740-582-4345).

Lavelle is a marriage attorney in Athens who would also deals with same-sex partnerships. Because it is his profession, I imagine Lavelle would be well-versed on the topic. He could provide , unlike other sources with national organizations, with local information that could reveal facts about the prevalence of same-sex partnerships and the local impact it has, such as how many same-sex cases he deals with every year. He would also be able to give opinions on progress in the state of Ohio that could be more specialized than that of national experts. His local prevalence could add credibility to readers in the Athens community.