| Admission Details | 1975, Ohio; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Tax Court |
| Education | Wichita State University, B.A., 1969; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1975 |
| Birth Information | Uniontown, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1945 |
| Associations & Memberships | Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. |
| Awards & Recognition | Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine and Cincinnati Magazine (2004, 2005)
Mayor's Medal for Leadership, U.S. Conference of Mayors (1994, 1992) |
| Speaking Engagements | "What You Need to Know about Public Records and Open Meetings in Ohio" - Lorman Education Services Seminar, Akron, OH (February, 2007) |
| Representative Clients | Representation of municipal corporations from 5,000 to 100,000 in population on a variety of matters, including zoning, constitutional, charter, development and government affairs.
Representation of a North Eastern Ohio city in all aspects of the development of over 130 acres in the community.
Representation of a developer in a $150 million development in a local community which includes special tax, development, and public law issues.
Representation of a Fortune 200 company in legislative matters relating to regulatory changes in Ohio law.
Government affairs and general business representation for a large charitable/religious organization.
Special counsel for a community college.
Special counsel for a large state agency in appropriation, contract, and other matters.
Representation of a number of small and large businesses, including Fortune 500 utility, before various local governments and agencies. |
| Civil Associations | Citizens League of Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Mayors & Managers Association (1991-present) |
| Employment | Director of Law, City of Westlake, Ohio (1998-2005)
Mayor, City of Lakewood (1991-1995)
Director of Law, City of Lakewood, Ohio (1988-1990) |
| Additional Bio Details | Mr. Harbarger focuses on matters involving public law. His clients include municipalities, municipal corporations, developers, a Fortune 200 company, charitable organizations, a community college, various small and large businesses, and a large state agency. Mr. Harbarger also served as the Director of Law for two local communities, and is the former Mayor of the City of Lakewood. During the 1980's, he worked on Resolution Trust Corporation issues with federal agencies, local developers and owners, banks and savings and loan institutions. |