Practice Area And Professional Expertise · Joined the Firm as an associate attorney in 1962, and was elected a partner in 1969. · Mr. Lombardi's practice is focused on business and business litigation, unfair competition, bankruptcy, franchise, real estate, construction and computer law. · Has been lead counsel in numerous cases of first impression under the law of Ohio in the areas of real estate, title, construction and partnerships, including The Wayne Building & Loan Co. v. Yarborough, 11 Ohio St. 2d 195 (1967); In Re: Freed, 534 F.2d. 1235 (6th Cir. 1976); Ott v. Lectromelt Casting Co., et al., C.A. Nos. 9293, 9295 (9th Jud. Dist. December 5, 1979); Richard v. Stahle, 70 Ohio App. 2d 93 (1980); Reiter Foods, Inc. v. State of Ohio, Common Pleas Court of Franklin County Case No. 80-CV-08-4631; Great Northern Savings v. Ingarra, 66 Ohio St. 2d 503 (1981); Fairway Development Company v. Title Insurance Company of Minnesota, 621 F. Supp. 120 (N.D. Ohio 1985); and Nagy v. DeLeone, 193 F. 2d 1292 (6th Cir. 1986). · Selected for inclusion in Ohio's Super Lawyers® (2004 - 2008), as voted by his peers. · Recognized in the 2008 - 2010 Corporate Counsel Editions of Super Lawyers® for Business Litigation. · Listed in Who's Who in America. · Listed in Who's Who in American Law. · Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (2010-2012). · 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. · Mr. Lombardi served as head of the Firm's Litigation Department. Publications Co-author of "American Land Law Reform: Modernization of Recording Statutes," 13 Western Reserve Law Review 639 (co-authored with Professor Robert N. Cook) Note, "Alimony or Child Support -Income Tax Deduction," 13 Western Reserve Law Review 400. Presentations "What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad" (Lorman Education Services) "Ohio Mechanics' Lien Law Seminar" (Buckingham's Annual Real Estate & Construction Law Seminar) "Ohio Construction Law - What Do You Do When?" (National Business Institute) "The Impact of Insolvency on Mechanics' Liens and Mechanics' Lien Claimants" (Buckingham's Annual Real Estate & Construction Law Seminar) "Using Ohio Construction Laws to Your Advantage" (Lorman Education Services) Bar Associations Member: Ohio State Bar Association; Past Member: Banking, Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Committee; Past Member: Board of Governors, Antitrust Law Section (1975-1991); Former Delegate: Council of Delegates (1995 - 1997) Member and Past President: Akron Bar Association(1998-1999); Past Member: Board of Trustees (1991-1994; 1997-2000); Division Chair, Summit County United Way (1997-1998); Member and Past Chair: Lawyer Advertising;Ethics and Banks; Savings & Loan; Member: Bankruptcy; Grievance and Discipline; Long Range Planning; Federal Courts; Professional Continuity; Unauthorized Practice of Law; Personnel and Finance; Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section. Fellow: Akron Bar Association Foundation Professional & Civic Affiliations Panel Member: Federal Panel of Alternate Dispute Resolution Neutrals; Ohio Arbitration & Mediation Center, Inc. Panel Member: Case Western Law Alumni Association Board (2003-2006); Past Member: (1995-1998) Member: Case Western Reserve School of Law Society of Benchers (May 5, 1989) Board Member: Summa Foundation Vice President, Trustee and Board Member: St. Hilary Parish Foundation Lifetime Trustee: Akron Golf Charities, NEC World Series of Golf Past Board Member: Downtown Akron Partnership Past Chair and Trustee: World Series of Golf Past Member, Board of Trustees: American Golf Classic Past Trustee and Vice President: Ohio Ballet (1985-1993) Past Member, Board of Trustees: Walsh Jesuit High School Past Member: Western Reserve Law Review Board of Editors Past Member and Past Chair: Western Reserve Moot Court Team and Board |