| Biography | Listed, The Best Lawyers in America (2007-2010). Recognized as: One of Ohio's Super Lawyers, Cincinnati Magazine, as voted by his peers; Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers (2010). Speaker: "Undocumented Workers and Workers' Compensation: Are They Eligible for Benefits," Lorman Education Services; "Employment Law 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Discharge," Ohio Assisted Living Association; "Squealer's Rights: How to Recognize and Avoid Liability for Workers' Compensation and Safety Related Retaliation Claims," Ohio Safety Congress & Expo; "Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs," Lorman National Teleconference Seminar; "Navigating Your Way Through the Disability Minefield: How the ADA, FMLA and Other Laws Can Complicate the Process of Getting Injured Workers Back to Work," Ohio Safety Congress & Expo; "Workers' Compensation and the 'Art of War': Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs" (Ohio Safety Congress & Expo) 2006; "How to Avoid Whistleblower and Retaliation Lawsuits" (Stark County Human Resources Association) 2005; "Workplace Accidents: How to Minimize Your Company's Liability Exposure," Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, 2005; "Effective Claims Management," H.J. Heinz Annual Safety Conference, Bonita Springs, FL, 2004; "Employment Law for Medical Office Managers," Stark County Medical Office Managers Association, 2004; "OSHA Compliance for Nursing Homes," Ohio Health Care Association; "Avoiding Liability for Employment Discrimination," Tusc. County SHRM, 2002; "Effective Use of Employee Separation Agreements," Buckingham Employment Law Seminar, 2002; "OSHA Compliance Update in Ohio," National Business Institute Seminar, 2001; "Selecting and Terminating Employees," Lorman Education Services, 2001; "Navigating Your Way Through the Disability Minefield: The Interrelationship Between the FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation," Lorman Education Services, 2001; "Advanced Workers' Compensation in Ohio," National Business Institute, 2000; "Avoiding OSHA Citations and Liabilities in Ohio," Lorman Education Services, 2000. Assistant Law Director, City of North Canton, 2004-2006. Graduate, Thirteenth Class of Leadership Stark County. President, Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Stark County Branch. Member: Board of Trustees, Canton Montessori School, 2003-2005; Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee and Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Subcommittees; Member, Steering Committee, CAK Safety Council. Board of Directors, Holy Cross Lutheran Church; North Canton Board of Zoning Appeals, 1999-2002. President, Stark County Safety Council, 1997-1999. Treasurer, The Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern Ohio, Stark County Branch, 1993-1999. (Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, Ohio State Bar Association) |