Practice Area And Professional Expertise · Joined the Firm as an associate attorney in 1974 and was elected a partner in 1981. · Has been involved in a wide range of trial matters involving insurance and commercial concerns. · Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (2007 - 2012). · Named 'Akron Best Lawyers'® Insurance Lawyer of the Year' (2011). · Selected for inclusion in Ohio's Super Lawyers® (2004 - 2012), as voted by his peers. · Recognized in the 2008 - 2009 Corporate Counsel Editions and the 2011 Business Edition of Super Lawyers® for Business Litigation. · Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. Bar Associations Member: Ohio State Bar Association Member: Akron Bar Association Professional & Civic Affiliations Member, Board of Directors: Good Samaritan Hunger Center Member, Board of Directors: Pregnancy Care of Summit County Past Member: Our Lady of the Elms Lay Advisory Board Past Member: United Way Distribution Committee |