| Admission Details | 1987, Ohio; 2001, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. Supreme Court |
| Education | The Ohio State University, B.A., Political Science, 1984; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1987 |
| Birth Information | Lorain, Ohio, January 14, 1959 |
| Associations & Memberships | Cleveland Metropolitan, Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations. |
| Awards & Recognition | Certified Workers' Compensation Law Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory |
| Speaking Engagements | Numerous seminars on Workers' Compensation Practice and Procedures
Lectured on Workers' Compensation to Ohio Self-Insurers Group
Several presentations to self-insured and private employers' groups |
| Representative Clients | Statewide involvement in all aspects of defending workers' compensation claims for both self-insured and state-funded employers; extensive experience before the Industrial Commission; extensive involvement in both civil litigation and appellate work in the workers' compensation area; successful defense of numerous VSSR claims and Intentional Tort Claims.
Assists clients in implementing strategies designed to minimize exposure under laws such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, state fair employment statutes (i.e., the Ohio Civil Rights Act).
Performs on-site audits to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
Prepares and reviews employee handbooks, employment agreements, arbitration agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and severance plans.
Defends management in all facets of employment-related litigation. |
| Civil Associations | Disability Management Employers Coalition
Ohio Self-Insurers Association |
| Additional Bio Details | Mr. Blackham is a National Practice Group Chair and Partner-In-Charge, Ohio Offices. He represents employers in all facets of employment law and related litigation. His practice focuses on workplace injury, OSHA, workers' compensation, intentional tort, non-compete agreements, and employee discrimination matters. He has tried cases at all levels of federal and state court. |