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His interest in law stemmed from his experience in politics and government. Prior to entering the legal profession, James worked on Capitol Hill, first for Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ – D) and then as a law clerk on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator Patrick Leahy (VT – D). While in law school, James ran his own campaign for the Democratic County Central Committee and was elected to serve on the Committee for his community in Cleveland Heights. His passion on the campaign trail for communicating with constituents allowed for a smooth transition into vigorous representation for individuals and business owners in his community that had been harmed. He then ran for office in Beachwood, Ohio and is serving his second term on Beachwood City Council. He is currently the Vice President of Council and the head of the Legal Committee.. James has introduced and passed legialtion in Beachwood for live streaming of all public meetings to increase transparency, paid parental leave program for city employees and most recently led the effort to pass Beachwood's anti-discrimiantion legislation.. In his legal career James has protected property companies, auto and food companies and non-profits in and out of court. His determination and skill has led to positive results in personal injury, medical malpractice and business litigation cases.. James graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont with honors in Political Science, and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. He received his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he was a member of the Ault Mock Trial Team, Civil Rights Moot Court Team and an associate editor for the War Crimes Prosecution Watch. While at Case, James helped lead the Trial Team to the National Finals and was awarded the Order of Barristers for excellence in litigation.. In addition to his elected position, James served as a volunteer advisor to the Beachwood High School Pre-Law Society and he currently serves on the Anti-Defamation Leaugue Baord, as a member of the Beachwood City Arts Council, the President of the Beachwood Democratic Ward Club, and as an Executive Committee Member of The Jewish Elected Officials of Cuyahoga County.. James is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  His passion in the courtroom has led to his teaching in the classroom, as he orginally returned to Case to coach the Ault Mock Trial Team, and now serves as the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations for CWRU School of Law.

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He was previously a partner with the law firm of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur. His experience includes serving as coordinating counsel for a Fortune 100 company handling litigation throughout the United States and has worked with various public entities- including serving as special counsel to the Ohio Turnpike Commission.. Leo is recognized litigator in Ohio and has handled litigation throughout the United States on behalf of corporate clients. He obtained a jury verdict in excess of $8 million dollars after a month-long trial in the Northern District of Ohio on a breach of contract case. In addition, he obtained a judgment on behalf of a note holder against borrowers and guarantors in excess of $6.3 million. During the trial, Leo was able to establish the guarantors’ liability by triggering the “bad boy” carve out provisions in the guarantee— even though the loan documents were “non-recourse.” As the result of the trial, Leo obtained an additional judgment on behalf of the note holder in excess of $4.6 million against the guarantor of a lease assigned as collateral.. He successfully argued before the Court of Appeals of Ohio, 8th Appellate District, Chang v. Cleveland Clinic Found. (2003), 2003 Ohio 6167, which in 2002 was recognized as the defense verdict of the year by the Defense Research Institute.

Grant Keating is a partner practicing in the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation department. He employs a pragmatic approach to litigation and has successfully represented a wide variety of businesses and individuals at trial, appeal and in ADR. Grant has extensive experience in the following areas of law: banking and loan restructuring, breach of contract, Clean Water Act, commercial lease disputes, construction disputes, creditor’s rights, defamation, director and officer liability, e-commerce, employment disputes, environmental litigation, foreclosures, international discovery assistance pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1782, mechanic’s liens, minority shareholder rights, Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act R.C. et. seq., professional negligence, property rights, receivers, stock fraud, supply chain litigation, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 47 U.S.C. §227, the Uniform Commercial Code, and wetland permitting and litigation. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star eight times in the last ten years and has an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale Hubbell.. Grant joined Dworken & Bernstein in 2007 after obtaining his Juris Doctorate with a concentration in litigation from Case Western Reserve University in 2005. His undergraduate education was completed in 2001 at Ithaca College where he received a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Psychology and co-authored and presented studies on juror member decision-making to the American Psychological Association.

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.

Dustin Rawlin is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in complex litigation matters in courts throughout the United States. He defends companies in cases involving product liability, business tort, breach of warranty, consumer fraud, and commercial disputes with a focus on the defense of medical device companies. Dustin is national counsel for a medical device manufacturer and has successfully defended scores of cases involving a wide variety of medical devices, including saline and silicone gel breast implants, tissue expanders, vocal cord paste, ultrasound devices, liposuction equipment, and penile implants. He is currently defending personal injury claims related to transvaginal mesh devices used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse as coordinating and lead counsel in two multidistrict litigation proceedings. Dustin works with nationally and internationally renowned experts in the fields of biomaterials, pathology, biomedical engineering, and medicine to present sophisticated scientific and medical concepts to juries.Dustin devotes substantial time to pro bono representations, community service, and mentoring associates. He serves on the board of the non-profit Seeds of Literacy, an organization dedicated to one-on-one adult literacy and GED tutoring.Dustin met his wife Meggan, also an attorney, while they were both students at Duke University School of Law and – in one of his finest pieces of advocacy – convinced her to turn down job opportunities in Dallas and Atlanta and move to Northeast Ohio where they live with their three young children.

Deanna is enthusiastic about new experiences and life’s adventures. At work, this translates into a drive to succeed, extending her boundaries, and proving herself in new situations. She strives to make each client interaction personal and better than the last. Deanna is also creative, looking for new and innovative ways to argue cases and achieve the best results for her clients.

Danny is the senior partner of Jacks Griffith Luciano, PA located in Cleveland, Mississippi.. Danny is a native of Cleveland, graduating from both Cleveland High School and Delta State University. Danny is the youngest of three brothers (Lonnie, Ben, and Danny), each graduating from Ole Miss Law School. In fall of 1988, Danny returned to Cleveland to clerk for Circuit Court Judge John Pearson in what would have been his third year of law school. This real-world clerkship opportunity allowed Danny to graduate early and be sworn in as a member of the Bar by Chancellor Harvey T. Ross by early 1989. Danny then remained in Cleveland to work with his brother Ben, continuing a practice started by their father, the late Ellis Griffith. Like his sons, Ellis was also a graduate of Ole Miss Law School. Following another family tradition, Danny gained valuable trial experience serving as part-time indigent defense counsel in the early years of his practice pursuant to appointments from Circuit Judges Elzy Smith, Jack Hatcher, and Kenneth Thomas. During this time, Danny served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Public Defender Association. As a partner in the local firm of Griffith and Griffith, Danny also gained valuable experience working with Bolivar County, Mississippi and other local entities in the area. A significant portion of Danny’s practice involves the day to day legal issues which face governmental entities, including service as School Board Attorney, Public Land Manager, and City Attorney.. Danny has now practiced law in Cleveland for 30 years and currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Cleveland. Danny holds the highest peer review rating available for an attorney. Danny has served as President of the Bolivar County Bar, Chair of the Government Law Section of the Mississippi Bar, and belongs to numerous professional organizations including the Mississippi Defense Lawyer Association (MDLA) and Defense Research Association (DRI). He is a member of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal, Mississippi, and Bolivar County Bar Associations, and the William C. Keady Chapter of American Inns of Court.. Danny’s litigation practice focuses on state and federal civil litigation for both public and private sector clients. He serves as defense panel counsel with multiple defense carriers, public entity pools, and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association. His federal practice has included appearance as lead counsel in over 250 federal civil cases in the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, primarily defending police officers, school teachers, and local governmental entities. Danny has now appeared in litigation for over half of Mississippi’s 82 counties and for Mississippi municipalities from the Delta to the Coast. Danny has argued as lead counsel before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in both New Orleans and Houston.. A combination of coming from a family of attorneys with similar areas of practice, years of active litigation experience, and working with memorable practitioners along the way has afforded Danny with the opportunity to address bar and insurance groups on continuing education topics in the areas of civil rights and public entity defense. Danny’s public entity practice also includes consulting and risk management for public entities ranging from law enforcement to city and county officials on a daily basis.. Danny is a husband (to an avid Mississippi State fan), a father, and a grandfather. He lives with his family in downtown Cleveland (and sometimes Ocean Springs).

Daniel is a partner who specializes in general litigation, appeals, and coverage.

Claire Wade founded Sobel, Wade & Mapley after working for a mid-sized civil litigation firm that focused exclusively on employment litigation. Claire’s practice areas include the entire spectrum of employment law, and business litigation. Claire represents individuals who have experienced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and before state and federal courts.. Before moving to Cleveland, Claire worked for a large firm in Dallas, Texas where she defended individuals and corporations in white-collar prosecutions, civil tax cases, US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversies and complex financial litigation. Her experience includes a significant taxpayer victory in federal district court, eliminating IRS penalties due to client’s good faith and reasonable cause.. Claire graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. While at Southern Methodist University, Claire was the Editor-in-Chief of The International Lawyer.  Claire has also authored numerous law review and journal articles.

Chuck Royer is a principal and senior member of the litigation team at McCarthy Lebit. He is an aggressive creditors’ rights attorney with significant experience protecting the rights of creditors in both state and federal courts. Chuck’s practice also focuses on complex business litigation, landlord tenant law, and construction law. In addition, he represents clients before both myriad municipal boards and courts of Common Pleas on a variety of issues, including zoning and land use throughout Ohio.. In an effort to advocate for those who are struggling with life’s challenges, Chuck is an active and vigilant member of the community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Recovery Resources, an organization dedicated to helping individuals triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addictions.  He has previously served on the Boards of The Center for Mental Retardation, New Life Community, and the West Side Ecumenical Ministry, as well as LEAP (Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential).

Certified Appellate Specialist, Ohio State Bar Association

Brian was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a high school wrestler and Ohio state place winner at Lake Catholic High School.  After attending college at Notre Dame, Brian graduated from Navy Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL and subsequently served active duty assignments at U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR (Port Hueneme, CA), Multi-National Force – Iraq (Baghdad, Iraq), and Special Boat Team TWENTY (Little Creek, VA).  During his last tour in Virginia, Brian met his wife (a native Marylander).  After his Navy service, Brian moved to Manhattan while attending Columbia Law School.  Prior to founding Mulhall Zion LLC, Brian held positions at the U.S. Department of Justice, Jones Day, General Electric Company, and also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University.  Brian and his wife currently live in Brecksville, OH with their three children.

Brian Roof is the Chair of Sutter O’Connell’s Insurance Coverage practice with over 14 years of experience working in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. His insurance coverage practice is devoted to first-party and third-party coverage disputes involving property, casualty, personal lines and liability insurance, including CGL, professional liability, D&O and E&O policies. Known for his ability to work with corporate leadership, Brian has obtained favorable outcomes in insurance coverage disputes, business disputes and fiduciary litigation.

Ben focuses on critical motions and appeals, representing clients in criminal and complex civil litigation at the federal, state, and local levels. Ben has practiced before trial and appellate courts in Washington, D.C. and Michigan, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies.. Before joining Flannery | Georgalis LLC, Ben spent two years as an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of a premier international law firm. While there, he assisted major commercial clients in responding to federal securities fraud and antitrust investigations and in complex federal and state commercial litigation. Before entering private practice, Ben clerked for the Hon. Ed Carnes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Hon. James Gwin of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Committee on Rules of Procedure and a Member of the Board for the Northern District of Ohio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

As a property tax attorney, Todd has extensive experience in the area of property tax litigation and related matters. For nearly 30 years, he has handled property tax matters in all 88 Ohio counties and in various jurisdictions throughout the country. Todd’s accomplished litigation profile includes experience at all levels of Ohio courts and administrative agencies, inclusive of arguing before the Ohio Supreme Court on numerous occasions. Specifically, Todd successfully argued the landmark appeals of Sharon Village Ltd. v Licking Cty. Bd. of Revision, 78 Ohio St.3d 479(1997) [the preparation and filing of a complaint with an Ohio board of revision constitutes the practice of law], Dayton-Montgomery Cty. Port Auth. v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Revision, 113 Ohio St.3d 281(2007) [Ohio Board of Tax Appeals cannot revert back to county’s original value after taxpayer satisfies its burden] and Akron City School Dist. Bd.of Edn. v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Revision, 139 Ohio St.3d 92(2014) [Supreme Court defines “recent” in relation to an arm’s-length sale as occurring 24 months before or after a tax lien date].. When not assisting taxpayers, Todd enjoys boating, sailing and wind surfing.

As a partner in the Business Litigation group, Tony helps clients overcome legal obstacles in order to protect their assets and manage litigation risk in pursuit of their strategic goals. He believes that a big part of his job is assessing risk for his clients in order to help them make the best possible decision. Tony also views himself as a legal quarterback for in-house counsel by matching the needs of his clients to the resources of Thompson Hine in order to ensure success.. Tony has a passion for helping his clients succeed by treating them like his best friends by being loyal, well-connected and honest with them about the strengths and weaknesses of their legal positions. As a result, clients rely on Tony as a “go-to” litigator for their most significant matters. Outside the courtroom, Tony is a certified BBQ judge and judges 7-10 sanctioned competitions per year.. Tony focuses his practice on complex business and corporate litigation involving financial service institutions, commercial and contract disputes, indemnification claims, shareholder actions, business transactions, and class actions.. Tony has significant experience in complex litigation and the ADR process (mediations/arbitrations).

As a litigator in the Cleveland area, I represent a number of business and individuals in the areas of business and commercial litigation, real estate and construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals throughout the State of Ohio.  I am licensed to practice in all Ohio state courts as well as the United States Federal District Court of Appeals (Northern and Southern Districts) and the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Practice Areas:. Business, Commercial, Real Estate, and Construction Litigation

A trial attorney for more than 40 years, Michael F. Becker is the managing partner at The Becker Law Firm, LPA. There, he represents clients who have been gravely injured. His extensive experience encompasses birth injury cases, medical malpractice claims, and more. Mr. Becker is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, which is accredited by the American Bar Association. He has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers in America® lists. Call Becker Law Firm, LPA for a free consultation.

A certified public accountant, Mary has wide-ranging experience in commercial litigation, including actions to recover fraudulently transferred assets, preference recoveries, successor liability and the marshalling of liens. She has represented receivers and trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, debtors, and those seeking to purchase assets out of bankruptcy estates. A past president of the Commercial Law League of America as well as the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Mary served as a panel trustee in the Northern District of Ohio, overseeing Chapter 7 bankruptcies from 2012 to 2018. As in-house general counsel to the Dottore Companies, she completes the full-service profile of a leading receivership and mediation firm, uniting practical business intelligence and accounting assistance with legal sophistication.