William D. Beyer

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William D. Beyer: Attorney with Fadel & Beyer, LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Bill Beyer has been a trial lawyer for over fifty-five years representing companies and individuals in both state and federal courts. His practice includes the representation of individuals and corporations in government investigations conducted by the FBI, SEC, Department of Labor, the Ohio Attorney General's office and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Over the years, he has defended persons criminally prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and county prosecutors throughout the State of Ohio. His wide range of clients include owners/executives of companies both large and small , as well as accountants, lawyers, doctors, professional athletes, labor leaders, politicians, stockbrokers, and members of law enforcement. In the civil arena, he has defended clients against governmental administrative actions as well as private lawsuits between companies alleging contract disputes, UCC violations, business torts, minority shareholder interests, anti-trust, and the protection of proprietary interests.Although he now limits his in-court appearances, Mr. Beyer continues to represent individuals and companies involved in grand jury investigations and serves as a valued resource for attorneys representing clients in the federal courts.Respected by his peers, Mr. Beyer is a perennial selection to both Ohio’s Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. For each of the past 45 years, he has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s coveted “AV” Peer Review Rating which is based on a lawyer’s legal ability and ethical practices. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Probate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., 1966
Law School Attended:
Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1969
Year of First Admission:
1969
Admission:
1969, Ohio; 1970, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; 1970, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1983, U.S. Supreme Court; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1991, Kentucky
Birth Information:
Lakewood, Ohio, June 28, 1944
Reported Cases:
U.S. v. Zai, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 123616 (N.D. Ohio 2012); O'Toole v. Denihan, 118 Ohio St.3d 374 (2008); U.S. v. Sklavenitis, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15247 (N.D. Ohio, 2005) Shimola v. Cleveland, 68 Ohio St 3d 1201; Rockey vs. 84 Lumber Co., 66 Ohio St. 3d 221; Surace vs. Wuliger, 25 Ohio St. 3d 229; Shimola vs. Nationwide Ins., 25 Ohio St. 3d 84; Cafferkey vs. Turner Construction, 21 Ohio St.3d 110; Olle, Jr. vs. Henry & Wright Corp., 910 F.2d 357; Warren vs. Society Natl. Bank, 905 F.2d 975; U.S. vs. Fredrick, 872 F. 2d. 779; U.S. vs. Friedrick, 842 F.2d 382; Williams vs. U.S., 582 F.2d 1039; U.S. vs. Callahan, 579 F.2d 398; U.S. vs. Lee, 575 F.2d 1184; U.S. vs. Payner, 572 F.2d 144; U.S. vs. John Doe, 556 F.2d 391.
ISLN:
909042408

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