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Frank A. Ray
Mediator of Complex Civil Disputes
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Biography
For 2021, as in 2017, 2019, and 2020, Super Lawyers ranked Frank Ray as the #1 lawyer in Ohio. After 41 years as an accomplished trial lawyer, in 2014, Frank Ray transitioned to service as a private mediator for a broad spectrum of civil cases. Drawing on experience as lead counsel in 129 civil trials, he serves as a neutral to assist adversaries achieve out-of-court settlement of complex civil disputes. Using the Zoom platform, Mr. Ray regularly hosts virtual audio-visual mediation conferences for adversary parties and their counsel. For in-person mediation conferences, assuming reliably safe circumstances, Mr. Ray limits his practice to venues in central Ohio.
Education
- Ohio State University - Columbus
- J.D. (1973) | Law
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- Honors: Best Brief, Midwest Region, National Moot Court Competition, 1973; Topper Award, Outstanding Advocate, Moot Court Program, 1973
- Activities: National Moot Court Team
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- Ohio State University - Columbus
- B.A. (1970) | English
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- Activities: Sigma Chi Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Chapter; Ohio Staters, Inc.
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Professional Experience
- Owner/President
- Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
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- Partner
- Chester, Willcox & Saxbe, L.L.P.
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- Owner/President
- Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
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- Associate Attorney
- Michael F. Colley & Associates
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- Chief Civil Counsel
- Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio
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- Associate Attorney
- Brownfield, Kosydar, Bowen, Bally & Sturtz
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- Chief Civil Counsel
- Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio
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- Director, Economic Crime Project (Dept. of Justice program)
- National District Attorneys Association
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- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio
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- Associate Attorney
- Brownfield, Kosydar, Bowen, Bally & Sturtz
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- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- A Mediator's View on Optimizing Settlements
- Ohio Trial, Ohio Association for Justice
- How to Prepare a Client's Civil Case for Mediation
- Ohio Lawyer, Ohio State Bar Association
- Trial by Jury -- How Did It Start and Where Will It End?
- Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Columbus Bar Association
- Board of Editors, Manual on Complex Litigation, 4th Ed.
- Federal Judicial Center, Washington, D. C.
- Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Ohio
- National Business Institute
Speaking Engagements
- How to Effectively Use Mediation to Resolve Claims during the COVID-19 Era, Personal Injury CLE, Webinar from Cleveland, Oh.
- The Remote Practice -- Mediation, Professional Development Program, Video Podcast from Columbus, Oh.
- Ohio Attorney General's Office
- Preparation for Mediation, Trial Advocacy Program, Columbus, Oh.
- Ohio Attorney General's Office
- Preparation for Mediation of Civil Litigation, Annual Meeting, Columbus, Oh.
- Central Ohio Association for Justice
- The Mediation Process, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Columbus, Oh.
- Colulmbus Bar Association
Certifications
- Certified, Civil Trial Advocate (1983-2016)
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Awards
- Michael F. Colley Award for Service to the Trial Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter
- Distinguished Life Fellow
- Ohio State Bar Foundation
- Bar Service Medal
- Columbus Bar Association
- Professionalism Award
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter
- Friend of Legal Education Award
- Ohio State Bar Association
Professional Associations
- National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
- Diplomate/Member
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- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow
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- International Society of Barristers
- Emeritus Fellow
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- Ohio State Bar Foundation
- Distinguished Life Fellow
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- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Associate
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- Activities: President, Ohio Chapter, 2004
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- Columbus Bar Foundation
- Fellow
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- Activities: President, 2010
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- Central Ohio Association for Justice
- Sustaining Member
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- Activities: President, 1987-1988
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- Ohio Association for Justice
- Member
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- Activities: President, 1989-1990
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- Ohio State Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Editorial Board, Jury Instructions Committee, 2002-2006; Council of Delegates, 2008-2010
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- Columbus Bar Association
- Sustaining Member
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- Activities: President, 2001-2002
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- State Bar of Ohio # 0007762
- Member
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
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- Activities: State Delegate, Ohio, 1990-1992
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Special Committee on Economic Crime, Criminal Justice Section, 1977
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- Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme Court
- Member
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- Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme Court
- Examiner
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- American Inns of Court, Judge Robert M. Duncan Chapter
- President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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- 1st Circuit
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- 6th Circuit
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- U. S. Dist. Court, Ea. Dist. Michigan
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- U. S. Dist. Court, No. Dist. Ohio
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- U. S. Dist. Court, So. Dist. Ohio
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- U. S. Tax Court
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Mr. Ray invoices at the rate of $450 per hour for his private mediation services. For mediations involving governmental agencies, he bills at $250 per hour.
Practice Areas
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Entertainment & Sports Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
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