Top best L Lawyers in ZIP 44022 | 12 available

Tom, formerly a litigation partner in the Cleveland offices of Baker Hostetler and Ulmer & Berne, has more than 25 years of litigation experience with a concentration in business litigation.. Tom has spent his career cooperating with other members of a team to develop and achieve solutions for complex business disputes.. These disputes have spanned a wide and diverse field of substantive law, and have included employment and product liability matters, environmental cases, antitrust matters, class actions, intellectual property matters, contract disputes, and a host of others, in state and federal courts throughout the United States.. Tom brings particular strength and experience to complex business litigation, and has first and second chair trial experience. He also argues state and federal appeals.. Tom has achieved the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named as one of Cleveland's Top Rated Lawyers by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

I provide practical, results-driven intellectual property counsel to inventors, startups, manufacturers, and technology companies across the U.S. My practice spans patent law, trademark law, and broader issues in AI, cybersecurity, and IP licensing—helping clients protect, enforce, and maximize the value of their innovations.. With a background in chemical engineering and registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, I bridge the gap between complex technologies and strong legal protection. I’ve prosecuted and defended hundreds of patents and trademarks globally, including successful appeals before the USPTO, EPO, and JPO.. As in-house IP Counsel for Carlisle Fluid Technologies, I led the company’s global IP strategy, cutting filing costs by over 50% and launching a corporate IP training program. My approach combines technical fluency with strategic insight—so whether you’re patenting a product, safeguarding a brand, or navigating IP in emerging technologies, I’ll help you protect what sets you apart.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Cleveland and surrounding areas.