Associate
CurrentAs a second-year associate at Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., L.P.A., an AV Preeminent* peer review rated law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Brian's practice at the firm focuses on criminal law cases involving charges such as DUI/OVI, assault and fraud, and on civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury lawsuits.Responsibilities include criminal defense and civil litigation in all municipal, state, and federal courts. Experience in State Court has included trials in the following type of criminal defense cases: Murder, Felony Murder, Felonious Assault, Kidnapping, Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition, Sexual Imposition, Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles, Tampering with Evidence, Obstructing Justice, Obstructing Official Business, Domestic Violence, Assault, Child Endangering, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Theft, OVI, Reckless Operation, Failure to Stop after an Accident, and other Traffic cases. Experience also includes numerous pretrial hearings including hearings on Motions to Suppress, Motions for Voir Dire of Identification Witnesses, Motions to Dismiss based on Due Process violations, Motions to Vacate pleas and convictions, Motions to determine the admissibility of prior sexual activities of the alleged victim, and various Motions in Limine.Experience in immigration removal defense in the Executive Office of Immigration Review including the following types of cases: Cancellation of Removal for Non-permanent residents, bond hearings, applications for U-visas, and requests for voluntary departure.
