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Stephen D. Jones

is a Lawyer in Akron, OH

Akron, OH

Phone (614) 723-2005

Peer Rating  5/5.0 AV®Preeminent

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Areas of Law

  • ......................... 13%Business and Commercial Litigation
  • ......................... 13%Eminent Domain
  • ......................... 13%Public Law Litigation
  • ......................... 13%Product Liability
  • ......................... 48%Other

Other Areas Of Law

Litigation; Medical Defense; Intellectual Property; Real Estate



Contact Information

Currently Employed At 222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone (614) 723-2005
Website www.ralaw.com

Experience & Credentials

Admission Details1981, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. Supreme Court
EducationOtterbein College, B.A., 1975; University of Michigan, M.S.W., 1977; Capital University Law School, J.D., 1981
Birth InformationCincinnati, Ohio, June 5, 1953
Associations & MembershipsColumbus Bar Association; Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.
Awards & RecognitionAV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Voted by peers as one of central Ohio's leading lawyers in "The Verdict" special section of Business First magazine

Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine, Cincinnati Magazine and Columbus Monthly (2004-2011)
Speaking EngagementsServed on faculty for national and regional Continuing Legal Education programs in the areas of discovery of electronic evidence, internet use and personal jurisdiction, and other litigation - related topics.
Reported CasesServed as counsel for a major Internet service provider in an appellate decision addressing the issue of the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant based upon electronic links.

Served as lead trial counsel in the successful defense of a publicly-traded manufacturer of microprocessors in a product liability jury trial in federal court.

Served as lead trial counsel to the largest bank in the U.S. in defense of a lawsuit filed by a disappointed bidder in the award by the State of Ohio of a contract for electronic benefits transfer of food stamps.

Served as lead trial counsel representing a publicly-traded manufacturer in a lawsuit filed by a disappointed bidder in the award by the State of Ohio of a contract for reflective license plate sheeting.

Won a $3.7 million settlement for owner of a golf course in an eminent domain case.

Won a $970K jury verdict in an eminent domain case involving a road grade separation.

Served as lead trial counsel to publicly-traded electric utility and petroleum companies in numerous eminent domain proceedings.

Served as special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General representing a state commission in a lawsuit over the award of a contract to operate a short line railroad.
Representative ClientsRepresents numerous small to medium-sized companies and individuals in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and general business litigation disputes.

Represents physicians and hospital systems in the defense of medical negligence claims.
Civil AssociationsWhitehall-Yearling High School Hall of Fame Inductee - 2009

Otterbein College, Alumni Council Member

Columbus Country Club Board of Trustees, 2003-Present
- Executive Committee, 2007-2009
- President, 2010
Additional Bio DetailsMr. Jones focuses his practice on general business litigation in tort and contract matters, shareholder/partnership disputes, eminent domain, public law and technology litigation, trademark and tradename disputes, as well as medical negligence defense. He also represents hospital systems, physicians, publicly-traded companies, government agencies, and a variety of small to mid-size companies in litigation matters.

Office Information

Stephen D. Jones
222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308