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Todd Rosenberg has practiced both as a plaintiff's lawyer and a defense lawyer for 29 years.  He is the author of an 8 volume set called The Ohio Personal Injury Outline.  He has lectured to attorneys throughout the state.  He has argued and/or briefed over 30 cases before the Ohio Supreme Court.  He handles everything from mult-million dollar cases to insurance coverage disputes.  He was the Chair of Insurance for the Ohio Association For Justice for 3 years.

My practice focuses on the DEFENSE of lawsuits.

Frank’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy in state and federal courts with an emphasis on employment law, constitutional torts (Section 1983), public entity defense, and insurance defense. He has handled more than 150 appellate cases and routinely consults with trial attorneys on error preservation and pre-appeal strategy. He has prosecuted and defended original actions (e.g., mandamus, prohibition, etc.) in district appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Frank has also submitted amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefing on behalf of clients and organizations including the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. In 2008, Frank became one of the first attorneys to be certified as a specialist in appellate law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Most recently, Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine named him a Rising Star in appellate practice. Ohio Super Lawyers showcases outstanding lawyers in Ohio who are recognized by their peers for professional accomplishments. Only 2.5 percent of Ohio lawyers are chosen as Rising Stars.. Frank’s trial practice focuses primarily on the defense of public entities and their employees in federal and state courts. He is involved in all aspects of trial advocacy. Frank is the Chairman of the Governmental Liability Committee of the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.. Frank previously worked as a news reporter and a magazine editor, covering the medical and construction industries.

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.

Caryn Markowitz Groedel received her Bachelors of Arts degree from George Washington University and her Juris Doctorate from George Mason University. Caryn is a certified specialist in employment and labor law.. Throughout her career, Caryn has been recognized for her accomplishments, including recognition by Cleveland Magazine in 2009 as one of Cleveland’s Top 50 Lawyers and as one of Cleveland’s Top 25 Women Lawyers. She was recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, and in February 2008 was recognized as one of Ohio’s Top Employment Lawyers by Corporate Counsel magazine.. Caryn’s major accomplishments include a $2.1M verdict in a gender/pregnancy discrimination/sexual harassment case; a $1.3M verdict in an age discrimination and retaliation case; an $800,000 verdict in a reverse sexual harassment case; and a $42.8M verdict against Nationwide on behalf of a former insurance agent.. She is a founding member of the Cleveland Employment Lawyers Inns of Court, and she is a long-term member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association. Caryn has been featured in local and national media, is a frequent speaker on employment-related issues, and is licensed to practice law in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

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.

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.