I have been in private practice for 45 years on an uninterrupted basis. I focus primarily in employment law and civil rights and also handle domestic relations and custody cases as well as commercial litigation. I have extensive experience in litigation and in appellate cases. I have appeared before the United States Supreme Court and was able to obtain a successful reversal in the case of Breininger v. Sheet Metal Workers Union, 493 U.S. 67 (1989). I work very hard for my clients and devote long hours on each client's behalf in complex cases.
I am a native of Toledo and have resided in Sylvania, Ohio for over 30 years with my wife of 37 years, Karen, who is a retired long time nurse.
I have recently served as Chairman of the Toledo Bar Association's Federal Court Committee. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Lucas County Bar Association (I am a past president of this organization), the Toledo Bar Association (past chairman of the Labor and Employment Law Committee and the Federal Court Committee), the Wood County Bar Association, the the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association.
- University of Toledo
- J.D. (1976) | Law
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- Honors: Book Review Editor, University of Toledo Law Review 1975-76.
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- Xavier University
- Honors Bachelor of Art (Magna Cum Laude) (1973) | Classical Languages
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: News Editor Xavier New 1972-73
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- Toledo Bar Association
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- Wood County Bar Association
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- Ohio State Bar Association
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- Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
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- Past President
- Lucas County Bar Association
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- Beginning Civil: The Basics of a Civil Case in Federal Court, Nicholas J. Walinski Federal Court Practice Seminar, Toledo, Ohio
- Toledo Bar Association
- Addressed practicing Attorneys regarding filing of a Complaint in Federal Court, Removal, Initial Disclosures, and Case Management Conference practice and procedure.
- Drafting Tips and Takeaways, Drafting and Enforcing Employment Related Agreements, Toledo, Ohio
- Toledo Bar Association
- AV Rating
- Martindale-Hubbel
- Highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards. Peer review rating
- Certificate of Commendation
- Toledo Bar Association
- Martin and Willinger Award
- Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program
- First Co-Recipient for service to pro bono program
- Ohio State Bar
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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- 6th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States District Court for Northern District of Ohio
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- United States District Court for Southern District of Ohio
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- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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- Free Consultation
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- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- General Civil
- English: Spoken, Written