Derek Hartman Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Licensed in all state and federal courts in Ohio, I represent individuals and businesses in complex civil litigation in federal courts, state courts, arbitrations, and mediations throughout Ohio, the United States, and abroad. I have extensive experience in representing product manufacturers in breach of contract, breach of warranty, product liability, and consumer-related tort claims; which includes defending one of the "big-four" automobile manufacturers against lemon law, breach of warranty, and consumer sales practices act claims throughout Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio

Associate at a mid-sized law firm located in Cleveland, Ohio focusing on civil litigation and client development.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Partner of a growing law practice focused on civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, business, and transactional law for clients located in the greater Akron/Cleveland, Ohio area.

North Canton, Ohio

Analyzed title issues and offer options and risks associated with each option. Drafted curative instruments. Managed and worked in conjunction with outside counsel on various legal issues relating to title and right of way acquisitions. Assisted in right of way negotiations and acquisitions.

Analyzed title issues and offered options and risks associated with each option. Drafted curative instruments. Managed and worked in conjunction with outside counsel on various legal issues relating to title and right of way acquisitions. Assisted in right of way negotiations and acquisitions.

Wrote title opinions based on Ohio Title Standards. Analyzed the Dormant Mineral Act as originally enacted and subsequently amended. Rendered legal advice based on chains of title throughout various counties in Ohio. Determined fee and leasehold interests to eight decimal places.

Canton, Ohio Area

Researched county recorder’s offices to determine chain of title. Provided certified title predating 1860. Analyzed mortgages, easements, leases, deeds and various other instruments to determine effect on property ownership.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Wrote memorandum. Completed legal research. Completed document review with attorney-client privilege logs. Reviewed real estate records to determine various interests in real property. Searched county recorder’s offices to determine easements, mortgages, and liens on real property.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association, Research Assistant in Civil Procedure Relevant Coursework: Legal Research and Writing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Golden Key Honor Society

Bachelor'S Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Gamma Relevant Coursework: Legal Research and Writing, Principals and Practice of Litigation, Estate.