Gregory A. Thompson is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation Group with a practice focused on complex commercial and construction litigation. Greg has first-chair experience handling non-compete disputes; shareholder, fiduciary, and business tort litigation; and contract disputes. Greg is often called upon to obtain emergency injunctive relief, such as enforcement of time-sensitive noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements. In the construction arena, Greg has experience managing breach of contract claims; construction defect disputes; claims for additional costs; schedule impact claims; and pre-litigation claims management to mitigate risk. Greg also has experience handling product liability claims and employer intentional tort claims.
For the past four years, Greg has served as an instructor at The University of Akron School of Law’s Summer Trial Academy – a testament to his strength in the courtroom.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2021-present; Associate 2018-2021
• Associate, Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP, 2015-18
• Associate, Thompson Hine LLP, 2012-15
• Judicial Extern, Hon. Christopher A. Boyko, U.S. District Court, 2012
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Ohio Bill Shortening Statute of Limitations Signed by Governor
March 29, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Provide Clarity on Threshold Question of Arbitrability
March 17, 2021
Ohio Court of Claims Decision Puts Public Works Bond Sureties Directly Behind the Eight Ball: Strict Application of Claims Waiver Provisions Bars Surety Payment Claims
February 01, 2019
Construction Law: Advanced Issues and Answers
December 04, 2018 and December 07, 2018
Trending Issues in Legal Ethics
April 26, 2018
Common Problem Areas in Probate Litigation
April 23, 2018
Legislative Tracking
April 23, 2018
Evidentiary Issues in Probate and Fiduciary Litigation
November 01, 2017
The Applicability (or Lack Thereof) of the Attorney-Client Privilege in Will Contests
March 01, 2017
Asking All the Right Questions: Best Practices for Ensuring That Your Putative Class Member Interview Complies With the Rules of Professional Conduct
May 01, 2014
2014 Product Liability Case Law Update
April 01, 2014
Community Involvement
Summer Trial Academy Instructor, The University of Akron School of Law, 2015-present
Mock Trial Team Coach, The University of Akron School of Law, 2012-present
Awards & Distinctions
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2018-21
America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®, 2019
Memberships & Affiliations
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Litigation Section, Chair, 2019, Vice Chair, 2018, Vice President of Membership, 2017; 3Rs Volunteer, 2017-18
American Bar Association, Member, 2013-present; Young Lawyers Division Community Outreach Committee, 2017-present
Ohio State Bar Association, Membe
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