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When I am asked 'who I work for'? I honestly answer, 'I work for my clients.'  I am a career professional with a multitude of experience: I have been a Licensed Attorney since 2003 performing a variety of work in both civil and criminal matters, as well as being a Veteran of the United States Army.  Currently my focused area of representation in is with Family Law inclusive of Divorce, Dissolution, post decree matters as well as QDDRO processing, Custody, and Child Support.. Other previous experience consists of criminal defense of adults, Juvenile Court representation of minors, representation of parents in Juvenile Court involving county services, and civil matters including Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death.. I also continue to provide services pertaining to Immigration Law with matters involving fiancé and spouse visa’s; adjustment of status; naturalization; work authorizations; representation in removal proceedings; tourist visas; extension of status; victim/witness status.

Tom is the founding Member & Principal of Connick Law, LLC, a top-rated Cleveland, OH law firm. He's established a reputation of handling complex & high-stakes litigation. His experience includes: Insurance law, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Class Actions, Commercial & Business Litigation, Mass Torts, Construction law, Consumer Fraud & Employment Law.His legal ability has led to successfully defending multi-million dollar exposure lawsuits, as well as recovering in excess of $12,000,000 in verdicts and/or settlements. His appointment as class counsel in several class actions stem from his willingness to represent clients with extremely difficult circumstances. Tom’s also succeeded in representing clients in litigation matters, including business contingency plaintiff cases, as well as successfully prosecuting consumer fraud cases. Tom’s committed to his client’s success through aggressive, integrity-based & skilled legal advocacy. Tom is listed in the A.M. Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, and was named a Rising Star in the 2009 edition of Ohio SuperLawyers. His annual recognition in Cleveland’s Top Rated Lawyers is based on his AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the industry’s leading peer-review ranking system, signifying he exhibits the highest level of professional & ethical standards. Tom is also a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Tom's twice argued before the Supreme Court of OH, and is an experienced appellate lawyer complementing his litigation practice. He is admitted to practice law in all Ohio State and Federal Courts, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of MI and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of IN, South Bend Division. Tom’s been described as “an excellent attorney and a good person,” a “results-oriented client advocate,” and as the “go-to guy for the tangled, messy, and interesting cases that can only be handled by one of the best.”

Tim is a litigation attorney who focuses his practice on employment discrimination, civil rights litigation, governmental liability, eminent domain matters and professional negligence. He has substantial trial experience in race discrimination cases, sex discrimination cases, and wrongful termination cases. Tim also has extensive experience representing clients before the EEOC and the OCRC. Tim received his B.A. in 1987 from The Ohio State University and his J.D. in 1991 from the University of Toledo. He received his Ohio Bar admission in 1991 and also has admission before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Tim is a member of the Defense Research Institute and has been honored with selection for membership in The Judge John M. Manos Inn of Court. In addition to his legal practice, Tim has written several articles for various publications and has presented seminars on employment issues to numerous public officials and agencies including the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and participating members of the County Risk Sharing Authority.  Tim also served as a past instructor and supervising attorney for Cleveland-Marshall College of Law’s Housing Law Clinic Program which represents indigent tenants in the Cleveland Housing Court.

Mr. Rich Rezie joined Gallagher Sharp as an Associate in 2001 and was named a Partner in 2008. He is active in the firm’s Insurance and Appellate Practice Groups. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including defending insurance carriers against claims alleging bad faith, unfair claims practices, and breach of contract. His experience encompasses all facets of motion practice, post-trial proceedings, and appeals at the state and federal levels.

Michael is an accomplished Board-Certified Trial Lawyer. who represents Plaintiffs involved in medical malpractice. lawsuits, nursing home neglect claims, wrongful death cases,. and motor vehicle accidents. As the co-managing partner. of Goldstein & Goldstein Co., LPA, Michael has obtained. numerous large verdicts and settlements for his clients.. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Michael received. his law degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.. He is admitted to practice law in both Ohio and Florida, and has tried numerous cases and argued appeals throughout Ohio state and Federal Courts.

Larry S. Klein has been a staunch defender of injury victim rights for the last 39 years. His extensive experience spans the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents and nursing home negligence. Larry believes in an aggressive team approach to practicing law, all three lawyers of the firm will work on your case as your team fighting the insurance company.. Born in Cleveland , he attended Boston University , where he earned a B.A. in 1975 in Psychology and Accounting, graduating cum laude. He earned his J.D. in 1980 from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.. He is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Tax Court. He is a member of the Cleveland , Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Ohio State and American Bar Associations; the American Association for Justice, the Ohio Association for Justice and the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys. Larry S. Klein has received a Preeminent AV* rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This rating applies to those lawyers at the highest level of professional excellence.. Because he has demonstrated excellence in the practice of law, Larry is receiving an honor that is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys within his state. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of their professional accomplishments.. OFF THE RECORD. Larry is a first generation American, whose parents both immigrated to this country for a better life. His parents emphasized the importance of education, and sacrificed to make sure their son would attend quality schools. He was the first member of his family to attend college, and obtain an advanced degree. In his spare time, his favorite pastimes are golf and travel, and he is passionate about both. Larry enjoys golfing and travel with his wife of forty-one years, and spends as much time as possible visiting with their two grown children. Larry is active in the community and supports various religious and secular charities.

Jay Salamon is a securities litigation and arbitration attorney with the firm McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, Co. LPA. Jay graduated with honors from Kent State University in 1977 and is a 1980 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law.  His exceptional research skills and his talent for drafting clear and persuasive legal arguments are core elements in our firm’s success.. Research and writing are essential parts of the practice of law, and the quality of a lawyer’s work in these areas often is pivotal to the outcome. Jay has for more than three decades devoted nearly 100% of his time to perfecting these skills.  He researches complex and sometimes unresolved issues of law and writes most of the significant briefs and memoranda that are filed on our client’s behalf.  Over the years, he frequently has been retained by other lawyers and law firms to assist them with strategy and to prepare written arguments in difficult legal matters.. Jay’s securities practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of investors injured by stockbrokers, investment advisors, insurance agents, and other investment professionals. He is rated AV® Preeminent™5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell®.   A long time member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), Jay has authored articles for and served as a one of the original editors of the PIABA Bar Journal, a nationally distributed quarterly journal covering the practice of securities arbitration and issues related to the representation of injured investors.

I have been practicing law for over 25 years and make it my goal to satisfy every client even if the case may not go their way.  Our firm prides itself on having 90% of its lawyers in their first job out of law school. We are supportive and help each other serve our clientele to the best of our ability.  We volunteer and are in countless organizations that allow us to access lawyers world wide for a variety of legal issues.

I am honored to be recognized by my peers with the highest possible rating for professional excellence and ethics- "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell for over 25 years. I have also been recognzied by my peers as an "Ohio Super Lawyer' for 13 consecutive  years and by Best Lawyers in America for 5 consecutive years. I am an  experienced trial attorney and former adjunct professor of law that represents injured citizens in Ohio harmed by medical errors and other acts of negligence. I have over 37 years of experience representing seriously injured persons and their families. My law firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of medical negligence and personal injury. We handle medical negligence claims as well as catastrophic personal injury, vaccine claims and trucking collision claims with over $200 million in compensation recovered for our clients. My experienced team of lawyers and nurses will get your questions answered and let you know if you have a case. Put my team to work for you and let us help you or a loved one. See  for more details.

I am a Partner of Weston Hurd LLP, an Ohio-based law firm. The focus of my practice includes general litigation in the areas of employment, long term care, construction law, personal injury, products liability and employer intentional tort.  I obtained my BA from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1995 and my JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1999. I was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2000 and am also admitted in the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. In 2007, I was named a Super Lawyer – Ohio Rising Star by Law & Politics Media, Inc. for my work in the area of personal injury/medical malpractice. I am a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Ohio State Bar Association.

For 30 years, I have represented the interests of insurance companies and their insured's throughout the state of Ohio in matters of civil litigation. I have a particular interest and expertise in premises liability matters, having represented retail establishments in matters involving trip and fall cases, negligent security cases, false arrest cases and other cases where grocery stores, bars, restaurants and other shopkeepers have been sued. I also represent insurance companies in matters involving first party claims, including examinations under oath and claim investigations.

Eric J. Weiss is an experienced litigator whose practice emphasizes business litigation involving employment issues, real estate, creditor’s rights, commercial transactions, contracts, and related corporate issues.  He has jury and bench trial experience and has argued before numerous Ohio Courts of Appeal.. Before joining Cavitch, Familo & Durkin, Eric was Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office from 2000 until 2004. During his tenure as an assistant prosecuting attorney, he prosecuted felony offenses ranging from low-level drug offenses to capital murder.. Eric was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2000.  He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.  Eric is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.. In 2000, Eric graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law.  In 1996, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bowling Green State University.. In 2010 and 2012, Eric was named a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine.. Eric resides in Avon, Ohio with his wife, Dawne, and their daughter, Kendall.

DEFENSE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THEIR INSUREDS. Jeff Kay has extensive experience, in both state courts and federal district courts, across multiple areas of practice with the primary area of expertise being civil litigation defense.  He has provided representation to numerous insurance companies/risk pools, including, among others, Nationwide and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Scottsdale Insurance Company, Scottsdale Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Scottsdale Indemnity Company and Western Heritage Insurance Company), Freedom Specialty Insurance (subsidiary of Scottsdale Insurance Company), Lloyd’s of London, Selective Insurance Company of North America, Fireman’s Fund, Trident, Colony Insurance Company, Nautilus Insurance Company, CORSA and PERSO, and their insureds with respect to both first and third party claims which includes the following areas: employment discrimination, professional liability (including doctors, lawyers, accountants, home inspectors, counselors and nursing homes), municipal liability, automobile negligence claims, general commercial matters, bad faith claims, uninsured/underinsured claims, products liability, wrongful death claims, commercial premises liability claims, and property and casualty claims.. He also has significant experience in providing advice and representation in insurance coverage matters, including the securing of declaratory judgments on policy interpretations.. DEFENSE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS. Jeff has provided counsel and representation to public entities, public officials and private employers in cases involving issues such as hiring, terms of employment, defamation, harassment based on gender, race, age and disability, wrongful discharge, claimed violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, excessive force, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and wrongful death.. Jeff has successfully handled cases before state and federal administrative agencies, with a focus on representing clients before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.  From 1996 to 1997 Jeff was employed by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and, among other duties, was primarily responsible for drafting the Cleveland Regional Office’s Recommendation – for submission to the Commission – which set forth the Cleveland Regional Office’s legal basis for its determination as to whether an employer had or had not unlawfully engaged in discrimination.  His time and experience with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission has provided Jeff with unique insight into the handling of employment matters before such agencies.. BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONAL EXPERIENCE. In addition, Jeff demonstrates a rare and unique combination of excellence and success as both a trial lawyer and a transactional attorney.  This difficult to find combination of skills provides his business clients with a significant advantage.  Jeff’s proven courtroom abilities, combined with his transactional experience, gives him a unique ability to analyze and solve a wide variety of legal issues and problems faced by his clients.  While Jeff is extremely effective in settling disputes, when necessary he will fiercely protect his clients’ legal interests in the courtroom.. Jeff understands the needs of business owners and entrepreneurs as he is an entrepreneur and investor himself.  Jeff founded Jacobs III Capital Holdings, LLC, a creative and cutting-edge investment company, in 2003 and since then it has invested in several successful business ventures including residential real estate development.  Jacobs III has experienced success in recent years as an investor in a joint venture specializing in investments in the risky and complex world of futures and options markets.. OHIO APPELLATE EXPERIENCE. Jeff has likewise achieved success on behalf of his clients before state and federal appellate courts, having successfully argued cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Fifth District Court of Appeals, Sixth District Court of Appeals, Seventh District Court of Appeals, Eighth District Court of Appeals, Ninth District Court of Appeals, Tenth District Court of Appeals and the Eleventh District Court of Appeals.

Certified Insurance Coverage Law Specialist, Ohio State Bar Association; Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated; listed, Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law; Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentor, Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Professionalism; Ohio Super Lawyer; former Chief Assistant Director of Law, Assistant Director of Law, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, City of Cleveland (1977-1982).

Brian W. Parker graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors. At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, Brian focuses his practice on insurance litigation.

Bob represents policyholders only. Never insurance companies. He is a Board Certfield Specialist in Insurance Coverage Law, and represents policyholders in fire, water, wind, life, disability, and casualty insurance matters.