Based In Canton And Serving Clients Throughout Ohio
Biography
Alternative Dispute Resolution---Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Our firm is in the forefront of this area. We have substantial experience and training in ADR and welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Education
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D. - 1980
- University of Akron, Akron
- M.A. - 1974
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- B.S. - 1969
Classes & Seminars
- Mediation, Cleveland Women's Bar Association
- Mediation, Cleveland Marshall College of Law Panel
- Mediation, NBI Seminars
- Mediation, Ohio Association for Justice
- Mediation, Ohio Judicial College
- Mediation, Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention
- Mediation, Scanlon/Bell Akron Law School Inns of Court
- Mediation, Stark County Association for Justice
- Faculty Instructor in Communications, University of Akron, 1971 to 1973
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer Mediator, Stark County Court of Common Pleas bi-annual Settlement Week Program, 00/1982 to 00/1994
Past Positions
- Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Mediator, 1997 to 2012
- Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Director of Media, 1973 to 1981
- Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers, President, 1991 to 1993
- Louisville Public Schools, Teacher, 1969 to 1971
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Stark County Bar Association
- Stark County Academy for Justice
Current Employment Position
- Co-founder/Owner, 2001
Practice Areas
- Mediation
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1980
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1984
- Supreme Court of Ohio
Honors
- AV Martindale-Hubbell Listing
- "The Best Lawyers in America"- Current Edition
- "Best of the U.S Lawyers"- Current Addition
- "Super Lawyers" Listing
- Recipient, "Angel of Justice" Award - Stark County Academy for Justice