1. Derek Paul Hartman, Esq.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
College: Kent State University, Class of 2008, B.A., Psychology & Paralegal Studies, summa cum laude
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
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2. Chelsie Morgan Palecek, Esq.
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Akron School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
College: The Ohio State University, Class of 2012, B.A.
Admitted: The University of Akron School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
Practice Area: Products Liability, Toxic Torts, General Liability
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3. Robert E. Cahill
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2000, J.D.
College: University of Notre Dame, Class of 1997, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2000, J.D.
Practice Area: Aviation Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Governmental Law, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Personal Injury Defense, Aviation & Aerospace, Insurance, Securities & Corporate Finance
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations Ohio Academy of Civil Trial Attorneys Lawyers Guild of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Defense Research Institute St. Edward Legal Eagles

4. Ashley Wakefield
Title: Associate
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Practice Area: Governmental Liability, Litigation, Workers Compensation, Products Liability
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5. Matthew Smartnick
Title: Associate
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Practice Area: Collections, Commercial Law, Litigation, Banking, Commercial & Bankruptcy Law
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6. Andrew Hickman
Title: Associate
Law School: Samford University, Class of 2015, J.D.
College: University of Dallas, Class of 2010, B.A., , Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne, Class of 2012, M.S.
Admitted: Samford University, Class of 2015, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Trucking and Transportation
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7. Derek Hartman
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Kent State Univversity, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude, 2008; Kent State Univversity, B.A., Paralegal Studies, summa cum laude, 2008
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Products Liability; Premises Liability; Construction Law
Membership: Ohio State Bar AssociationAkron Bar AssociationCleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

8. John J. Horrigan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Cleveland State University, J.D., 1975
College: Canisius College, B.S., 1971
Admitted: Cleveland State University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Antitrust & Trade Regulations; Litigation
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9. Nathan F. Studeny
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2004
College: Miami University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Products Liability, Environmental Litigation, Toxic Torts, Commercial Litigation, General Practice, Insurance, Personal Injury
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

10. James L. McCrystal, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1973
College: John Carroll University, A.B., 1970
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Toxic Tort Defense, Construction Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Environmental Law, Health Care, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, Erie County and American Bar Associations Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Cleveland Association of Civil trial Attorneys Defense Research Institute Product Liability Advisory Council International Association of Defense Counsel… Read more Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, Erie County and American Bar Associations Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Cleveland Association of Civil trial Attorneys Defense Research Institute Product Liability Advisory Council International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute National Institute for Trial Advocacy Life Member, Judicial Conference of the Eighth Judicial District of Ohio Read less | Bar Fellowship: Ohio State Bar Foundation

11. Matthew C. O'Connell
Title: Member
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1983
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1979
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Class Actions Defense, Trademark Infringement, Insurance
Membership: Ohio State, Federal and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations. | Bar Fellowship: Member: Cleveland Metropolitan, Kentucky, Ohio State and Federal Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; John M. Manos American Inn of Court; Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. Fellow: Litigation Counsel of America. Member: Claims and… Read more Member: Cleveland Metropolitan, Kentucky, Ohio State and Federal Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; John M. Manos American Inn of Court; Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. Fellow: Litigation Counsel of America. Member: Claims and Litigation Management Alliance; Founding Member: Irish-American Law Society of Cleveland Read less

12. Brian E. Roof
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Notre Dame, JD, 1999
College: University of Notre Dame, BA, 1994
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, JD, 1999
Practice Area: Business Law; Products Liability; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.

13. Kevin W. Kita
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
College: John Carroll University, B.S., 2006
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Products Liability, Automobile Warranty, Trucking/Transportation, Medical Malpractice Litigation, General Practice, Insurance
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14. Tiffany S. Allison
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland- Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2012
College: Baldwin Wallace University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Cleveland- Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability; Transportation Liability
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, American and Ohio Women's Bar Associations

15. Jonathan M. Menuez
Title: Member
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1995
College: The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Trucking and Transportation, Products Liability, Sporting Good Manufacture, OSHA, Construction Law
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association. Archery Trade Association, Treestand Manufacturers Association, Defense Research Institute, Legal Task Force for Sports & Fitness Industry Association

16. Christina J. Marshall
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Akron, J.D., 1998
College: St. Louis University, B.A., 1994; University of Akron, M.B.A., Finance, 1998
Admitted: University of Akron, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Automotive Products Liability; Products Liability; Lemon Law; Automotive Warranty Law; Appellate Practice; Civil Appeals
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17. Adam W. Martin
Title: Member
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Products Liability; General Liability; Transportation; Trucking Liability; Civil Rights Section 1983
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, West Virginia and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute

18. Lawrence A. Sutter
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1989
College: Glenville State College, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Automobile Products Liability; Material Handling; Products Liability; Catastrophic Injury Litigation; Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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19. Denise A. Dickerson
Title: Member
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Temple University, B.S., 1989
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Medical Malpractice, Lemon Law, Insurance Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute (Chair, Automotive Specialized Litigation Group), International Association of Defense Counsel, International Legal… Read more Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute (Chair, Automotive Specialized Litigation Group), International Association of Defense Counsel, International Legal Technology Association Read less

20. James M. Popson
Title: Member
Law School: University of Akron, J.D., summa cum laude, 2000
College: Stephen F. Austin State University (B.S., 1988; M.Ed., 1990)
Admitted: University of Akron, J.D., summa cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Automotive Products Liability, Trucking Law, Transportation, Warranty Litigation, Products Liability, Appellate Practice, Personal Injury
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Associations, Defense Research Institute

21. Daniel A. Leister
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Ohio University, B.A., cum laude, 2009
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
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Membership: Ohio, Greater Cleveland and Akron Bar Associations.

22. Daniel L. Bray
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron, J.D., 2012
College: University of Akron, B.A., cum laude, 2009
Admitted: University of Akron, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Products Liability, Transportation Liability, Trucking Liability, Insurance, Litigation, Personal Injury
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Akron Bar Association Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.

23. Theresa M. Bratton
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., Certificate in Litigation, cum laude, 2010
College: Denison University, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., Certificate in Litigation, cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Defense of Products Liability; Transportation Industry; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Akron Bar Association; Ohio Women's Bar Association, John M. Manos American Inn of Court; Council on Litigation Management; Defense Research Institute.

24. Leslie M. Jenny
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, J.D., 1996
College: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio, B.A., Political Science, History, Philosophy, cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Health Care Liability, Long-Term Care Liability, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Liability, Affordable Care Act
Membership: American Society for Healthcare Risk ManagementClaims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationOhio State Bar Association

25. Ryan J. Melewski
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: DePaul University, B.A., with highest honors, 2006
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Products Liability
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26. Douglas R. Simek
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: University of Dayton, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Toxic Torts; Products Liability; Appellate Practice
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Lake County and Ohio State Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.

27. James F. Burke, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1976
College: University of Notre Dame, Ohio University, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Corporate Law; Taxation; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate; Business Law; Probate & Estate Planning; Real Property; Securities & Corporate Finance
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