After obtaining license to practice, handled research, writing, and discovery needs for civil litigation matters (varied subject matters); managed various insurance coverage and insurance defense matters; monitored trials on behalf of insurance clients and reported on same to assist with assessment of coverage decisions; second chaired at trials; took and defended some depositions; assisted other attorneys in firm with computer-related challenges; second chaired meditations and arbitrations; assisted with employment and labor disputes, including litigation; first-chairing hearing under collective bargaining agreement and experience assisting with drafting and negotiating language of bargaining agreement.
Trial attorney for large and medium businesses, business people, insurance coverage and insurance defense, employment and labor disputes--all manners of civil litigation subject matter. Extensive experience with Time Warner Cable (TWC) litigation matters provided necessary understanding of technical aspects of telecommunications industry, engineering, and cable business. Handled a broad scope of cases for TWC: auto accidents; personal injury; property damage; wrongful death; quick injunctive relief; small claims cases involving customer service disputes.
Managed all aspects of litigation independently from beginning to finish. First chaired both bench and jury trials; was placed in charge of overseeing evolving issues with electronic discovery and challenges of ESI on behalf of the Litigation Department. Go-to person for understanding use of various electronic court filing systems in Ohio courts and federal court. Co-counseled cases with other law firms. Some experience handling regulatory hearings and government civil matters. Assisted with issues arising in connection with litigation support software and cloud-based systems. Worked with experts and vendors in furtherance of litigation efforts. Occasional review and editing of contracts and other documents generated outside litigation department. Go-to person throughout the firm assisting with understanding practical application and requirements of rules of civil procedure. Handled writing of appellate briefs and oral arguments on appeal.
Manage civil disputes and insurance coverage issues, including breach of contract, disputes with contractors, personal property damage, domestic and probate matters, child custody, trusts, wills, disability benefits, unemployment benefits, settlement negotiations, living wills, specialized powers of attorney, document and contract reviews, incorporation documents, and general legal consultations.