With thoroughness and efficiency, Jeff leaves no room for surprises in his litigation strategy.
This also allows Jeff to recognize when clients would be better served to resolve a matter before going to court. He has argued a large number of cases at the summary judgment stage, has gone to trial, and has facilitated large-scale settlements saving clients significant defense costs.
Jeff litigates business risk matters involving:
- asbestos
- environmental
- general and premises liability
- insurance coverage
- professional liability
- toxic tort
when skill matters
- Represent manufacturers and suppliers in matters of occupational exposure to asbestos, toxic chemicals, liquids, and tainted products.
- Defend catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions relating to premises liability, intentional tort claims, and product liability.
- Obtained defense verdict in favor of insurance agent in negligence and breach of contract case.
- In a seven-figure fire subrogation case, obtained favorable settlement for fire extinguisher company showing landowner committed a variety of failures.
- Successfully challenged methodology of plaintiff’s medical and liability experts in a mold case, excluding both experts from testifying at trial, forcing plaintiff to dismiss the case.
noteworthy achievements
- Appointed: Ohio State Bar Association Insurance Coverage Law Specialty Board
articles + presentations
civic involvement
- Fine Arts Association - Board of Directors
- Learning About Business - Board
- Red Oak Camp - Board, President
professional associations
- Defense Research Institute
- Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association