Juris Doctor (JD)
Ohio State University College of Law (summa cum laude)
1976
Past Chairman of Labor Law Committee, AV (Highest) Rating from Martindale Hubbell

Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association
All Ohio Courts
United States Supreme Court
All Federal Courts in State of Ohio
Frequent speaker at conferences and seminars presented by organizations such as the State Employment Relations Board and the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters; current in all CLE requirements.
Labor Law Committee
Workers' Compensation Committee

1976
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We represent employees and labor unions in labor matters, and injured workers who need help in their worker’s compensation claims.
Partner/Shareholder of Livorno and Arnett Co., LPA, since 1986, Associate, Clayman and Jaffy, 1982-1986, Assistant Attorney General, State of Ohio, 1976-1982
Lima v. State, 2009-Ohio-2597. As counsel for Amicus Curiae Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, filed brief in case in which the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the residency rights of Ohio public employees. Torchik v. Boyce (2009), 121 Ohio St.3d 440. As counsel for Amicus Curiae Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, filed brief in case in which the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the rights of Ohio safety forces to recover for their injuries. State Emp. Relations Bd. v. Pierce Twp., 2003-Ohio-5433. Successfully represented firefighters who were terminated for their union activities. Harvey v. Ohio Dept. of Adm. Serv., 85 Ohio App.3d 156. Successfully represented public employee who was denied disability benefits. State, ex rel. Martin, v. Connor (1984), 9 Ohio St.3d 213. Represented claimant in case in which Court ruled that Bureau of Workers' Compensation was not entitled to recoup DWRF overpayments made under mistake of fact to injured worker.

I come from a family of farmers, so the law was not a career that I was exposed to very much. Still, it became apparent to me that being a lawyer was a profession that allowed me to help others (and being able to do so in an air-conditioned office instead of working in a hot field).
I find representing individuals particularly gratifying. Often they are overwhelmed by the system, and we can help navigate them through the process.
Our firm focuses on representing employees, individuals and employee organizations. For instance, we will represent injured workers in their workers' compensation claims; we will not represent employers who are fighting injured workers.
All of our clients need help; otherwise, they wouldn't be calling us. Our ideal client is one who is prepared when we meet and can provide the information we need to best represent the client.

Worker's compensation consultations are always free. Free initial consultations may be provided in other areas depending upon the type of case involved.

Fees in worker's compensation cases are contingent; our fee is paid out of any benefits we recover for the client. Fees in other cases vary, depending on what is appropriate and reasonable for the particular case.