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Mr. Funk focuses his practice on business and public law litigation, appellate law, constitutional law, municipal law, real estate, easements, and zoning disputes.  He is a Past President of the Akron Bar Association and has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio and as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. He has significant appellate experience in both the federal and state courts, including a number of appeals and original actions before the Ohio Supreme Court.  Mr. Funk is a 1991 graduate of the Harvard Law School and a former law clerk to U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich in the Northern District of Ohio.  Prior to joining Roetzel in 1998, Mr. Funk was a Senior Litigation Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

I've been trying business cases throughout Ohio and beyond for over thirty years - and I hope to keep doing so for a lot more. To me, the most rewarding part of trying these cases is explaining complex issues a client may be facing in ways jurors can understand. It's all about relating to the jury and being creative.

I was born in Frankfurt, Germany on January 21, 1956.  I attended the University of Akron and received my degree in Medical Technology in 1979. I went to law school at the University of Akron, School of Law and received my law degree with honors in 1993. I am licensed to practice law in all state courts in Ohio and am a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the College of American Pathologists.. I am focused on getting results for my clients while providing them with unparalleled service. I will respond to your questions promptly, provide you with complete explanations that are easy to understand and cover all options under the law. I will also thoroughly prepare and aggressively pursue your case to achieve the results you desire. By doing this, we will be able to effectively settle your case without the need for trial. In the event that a trial is necessary, I have extensive trial experience with a proven record of success.. I became a lawyer to utilize my 20 years of hospital experience as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Director in a local hospital. Practicing law allows me to help people on a more personal / individual basis than I could in my previous career.. Although I have handled many large cases, involving serious injury and death, my more memorable cases are those where I was able to get a recovery for the client despite factual circumstances that would appear to prohibit financial recovery. Some of those cases involved:. A man launched from his neighbor's tree while he was using a chainsaw to remove the top of the tree,. A blind man who stepped into a hole dug by his dog while trying to get out of the way of another man backing a trailer into the blind man's driveway,. A professional entertainer who was injured when the trapeze from which she was hanging broke,. A man who was burned on the face and neck by chili that he had obtained from a vending machine,. A woman who was injured when the ceiling collapsed in the bathroom of her apartment, and. A large man who was injured when he fell through the decking on a public boat dock.

I have had my own law practice, located in Coventry Township just south of Akron, since 1989.  My practice involves estate planning, everything from a simple will to a revocable living trust, and the administration of estates.  I have served as chairman of the Probate Law Section of the Akron Bar Association.  I have three children and four grandchildren.  I am a member of Christ Community Chapel.  I previously served on Summit County Council, was a Springfield Township trustee, and director of the Summit County Board of Elections.  I enjoy following the Cavs, Indians, Buckeyes, and Browns.

I grew up in Akron, Ohio. I attended college at Bowling Green State University, graduating in 1979. I went on to law school at the University of Akron and received both my Law Degree and my Master’s Degree in Taxation in 1982. Therefore, I have been practicing law for almost 40 years and have handled thousands of cases involving the following:. Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Business Related Problems, Commercial Litigation and much more.. Like all the attorneys at Slater & ZurzLLP, I am focused on getting the best results for my clients in the fastest way possible. I get those results by meticulously investigating, researching and preparing your case while aggressively pursuing it. I want to understand every detail and provide my clients with all the information and advice to make decisions that are in their best interest. By taking this approach, I am able to resolve most issues amicably and without the need for a trial. However, if a trial in a court of law is necessary, I bring extensive experience and a respected reputation as a very effective litigator with a proven track record of success.. I firmly believe that every person, no matter who you are, where you live or how much money you have is entitled to justice in our legal system. The judicial system is often times adversarial and my passion lies with helping all my clients prevail in that system.

Current President of Torchbearers and a champion for service and leadership in Akron.  In his work life Craig has been practicing law for what is coming up on 11 years in Akron.  As a business & technology attorney at the Cleveland/Akron law firm of Brouse McDowell, LPA Craig has steered many entrepreneurs, non-profits and technology companies through what can sometimes be challenging legal waters.. Craig has a broad legal knowledge base from working with various businesses from startups to long term brick and mortar operations as he has handled everything from risk management and audits to federal regulatory compliance for companies operating in spaces affected by COPPA, HITEC/HIPPA, UCC, SEC, FTC, and USPTO among others.. His passion for community and collaboration runs deep with volunteer time spent with Torchbearers, serving on the Board for Leadership Akron, serving on the Board for the Greater Akron Chamber, various committees and pro bono work with the Akron Bar Association and the annual Strides for Autism Campaign.. When not volunteering, this 2014 30 For the Future award winner and Super-Lawyer Rising Star Award winner for the last 4 consecutive years enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and running.

After a dozen years as a business litigation attorney, I formed my own holistic law practice, focused on advocacy - a devotion to client service with the flexibility to help clients advance their own interests, both professionally and personally.. I focus on civil litigation, estates/trusts/probate, and education law.  My approach is always to build an in-depth working relationship with each and every client, to thoroughly understand and analyze the nature of the legal issues and also the personal and emotional components that drive them. Together, then, we tailor a strategy, whether that means working to resolve a dispute (informally through negotiation or mediation, or through trial), or whether that means assessing a personal, familial, or business situation and creatively preparing a plan to address it.. It would be my privilege to work with you.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.