Serving Parents and Surrogates Nationwide
If you are going to be part of the surrogacy process, you need an experienced advocate protecting your rights throughout the process. I am Ohio lawyer Ellen Essig and from my Cincinnati office, I represent intended parents, surrogates, facilitators, reproductive endocrinologists and others involved in the surrogacy process throughout the country and internationally as well. I understand that every family is different, and I represent traditional families, single parents and same-sex couples alike.
Building Families through Surrogacy
Contact Ellen Essig, Attorney & Counselor
Focused on surrogacy law for clients throughout the United States and abroad, I help my clients build their families by handling the legal aspects of the surrogacy process on their behalf. Rather than provide matching services, I work with clients by facilitating the legal processes between intended parent and surrogate. I handle the drafting and reviewing of surrogacy contracts, as well as securing birth orders where families are being built by Assisted Reproduction Technologies.
Your family faces challenges, and I know that there are a number of options available to you. That is why I work hard to help you be sure that this process of family building will work for you. If you have chosen to build your family through Assisted Reproduction Technology, I can help you find a solution that suits your unique situation.
In addition to working directly with clients involved with all stages of the surrogacy process, I accept referrals from a variety of groups, including:
- Attorneys: I work with attorneys in all states when they have legal concerns involving surrogates or Intended Parents in Ohio or a surrounding state. Since surrogacy is illegal or difficult in some surrounding states, many surrogates residing in states neighboring Ohio choose to deliver here where we are surrogacy-friendly.
- Facilitators: There are many facilitators and agencies around the country who match Intended Parents with surrogates. I help their clients with their legal concerns once they have accomplished a successful match.
- Physician Groups: I represent physician groups who are responsible for the assisted reproduction procedures. They often need answers to questions that arise in the context of their office policies as well as patient management.
- Independent Surrogates and Parents: If you have identified a surrogate or parent anywhere in the United States, I can help you define the surrogacy arrangement and protect your rights and interests. If you want to avoid the matching fees of a facilitator, it is even more important to take the necessary steps to protect your rights before moving forward.
Representing all parties involved in the surrogacy process, I can help you with all of your surrogacy concerns. I have helped clients throughout the United States and overseas secure their interests and successfully navigate the process.
Contact Me Today
From my Cincinnati law office, I am ready to answer your questions about the surrogacy process and find out what you need to do to protect and secure your rights. Call me toll-free at 1-866-427-4859 or contact me online for more information about your options.
