Miami University, B.S.; Miami University, B.S.; Northwestern University, M.A.
Law School Attended:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1974
Admission:
1974, Ohio; United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; United States Supreme Court
ISLN:
904007631
Areas of Practice (8)
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Defective and Dangerous Products
Business
Personal Injury
Discrimination
Construction & Development
Antitrust
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(5 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
4.9/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 06/13/14
in Mediation
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