Marisa Moore Apel

Primary focus and experience

I joined Beth Silverman & Associates in 2020 as a law clerk and transitioned to the role of associate attorney in 2022 after obtaining my Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Cincinnati and being admitted to the practice of law. I have devoted my career to exclusively family law, including matters heard in domestic relations and juvenile courts. I practice in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio.



I find great satisfaction in helping my clients achieve positive outcomes and peaceful resolutions for their families, often in spite of difficult and complex circumstances. Most family law matters are mentally and emotionally draining, and I understand that no two cases are the same. I strive to be a calming presence and source of empowerment and reason for my clients by taking a detailed approach to each case and providing honest and thoughtful counsel.

I strongly believe that, in most cases, reaching an out-of-court settlement is preferred. Not only do out-of-court settlements allow for more creativity when it comes to problem solving, but I have found that they often allow my clients to exercise more control over their situations. However, when settlement is not possible or litigation is otherwise appropriate, I am prepared to fiercely advocate for my clients in the courtroom.

I am an active member of the Cincinnati Bar Association Domestic Relations Practice Group and Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals. I also regularly volunteer at the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Family Law Clinic. In my first and second years of legal practice, I was named a Rising Star in the field of family law, an honor given to very few young professionals.