Juris Doctor (JD)
Ohio State College of Law
1990
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 1990, With Honors University of Dayton , Summa Cum Laude Worthington City School Board, 2002 to Present [President in 2005 & 2009] Franklin Cty. Association for Justice, President's Award Author: "What You Have to Prove At Trial To Win Your Personal Injury Claim" Author: "The Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Team: The Neuropsychologist" Author: "Auto Collisions: Knowledge is Power Guide" [The Ultimate Guide to Car Crashes In Ohio]"

Ohio State Bar Association
American Association for Justice
United States Court of Appeals - 6th Circuit

11/05/1990
0047128
OH
1-5

Review Columbus Business First’s Top 25 Verdicts and you'll find my firm listed several times. For more verdicts/settlements, go to my website.
Phillips – Nationwide offer of $5,000 jury verdict of $100,000 Neal – $0 offer; Verdict of $1.45 million Button – $0 offer from Nationwide; Verdict of $180,000 Clawson – State Farm offered $5,000; Verdict of $31,000 Layman – Allstate offered $7,000; Verdict of $37,345 Welch – Grange offered $20,00; Verdict of $100,000 Ellis/Marable – Allstate combined offer $15,000; Verdict of $61,000 Seisay – Nationwide offer $500; Verdict of $8,300 Robertson – Grange offer of $7,500, Verdict of $38,000 McGuire – Progressive offer of $65,000; Settled on 2nd day of trial for $90,000 Dickson – $0 offer from State Auto [said was my client’s fault, case referred to me], Settlement of $137,500 Snyder – $0 offer from Nationwide & State Auto; case referred to me, Settled for $185,000 Anderson – $0 offer from Grange [said was my client’s fault], case referred to me, settled for $40,000

From the time my grandparents emigrated to America from Europe, it has been a long-standing family dream to have a lawyer in the family. I was encouraged from a very young age to be a lawyer. Growing up, I never envisioned being a lawyer who represented injury victims but I have truly enjoyed my over 20 years of helping injured folks get fully and fairly compensated.
Being a parent and being on a school board help you to be understanding of the needs of others and of the truth that there is not usually just one right way to view a problem. Having represented thousands of injured people over the years, I know that each one is unique and has his or her specific concerns that need to be addressed.
I always thought I'd be a business, tax or corporate lawyer but I found that I got greater satisfaction from helping people get compensated after an injury. Helping someone pay off their bills and get money to rebuild their lives is truly rewarding.
Clients are involved every step of the way. From receiving copies of important documents such as medical records, adjuster letters, lawyer letters to having a true voice in the settlement of their case. I don't just sign up a client and then he or she hears from 6 months later that the claim is settled. Also, I actually communicate directly with my clients and not a case manager. If you hire the lawyer, you get the lawyer!
My fee contract requires that the client be a part of the process. If you don't care about your case, why should I? So I need a client who cares about getting better. I want a client who will come to me with questions or concerns and not rely on an internet posting. I want a client who believes that working with a lawyer on the injury claim is a team effort, it works out better if we work together.
Football: Cleveland Browns... Baseball: Cleveland Indians or Los Angeles Dodgers... MMA: Ask me who my favorite MMA fighter is! His entrance music is my phone's ringtone... Wrestling: Both of my sons were/are high school wrestlers and one wrestles in college... Cats: Got 3 of them [don't hate dogs, just like cats better].
Worthington School Board: 2002 to present. Big Brothers/Big Sisters. CASA: Court-Appointed Special Advocates.

Yes, by phone or in-person. At my office or at your home.
None for a personal injury case. Negotiable for a business client.

All injury cases are handled on a contingent basis which means I get no fee unless I get you compensated for your injury.
Negotiable for business clients.