Tom Ritzert Email & Phone Number

I am a partner in the Business Litigation practice group and co-chair of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation group. My practice focuses on complex business litigation and dispute resolution in court proceedings, arbitration, and mediation. I have represented clients in cases involving securities litigation, post-closing M&A disputes, fiduciary relationships, shareholder disputes, business torts, trade secret and non-compete controversies, commercial and contract disputes, and property matters, including eminent domain and condemnation proceedings and disputes regarding use of commercial real estate, leases, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, adverse possession, quiet title, prescription, easements, and property line disputes. As co-chair of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation group, I have significant experience defending corporations and directors in class and derivative shareholder actions challenging mergers, acquisitions, and tender offers.In addition to my litigation practice, I also advise clients on matters regarding fiduciary duties, compliance with state and local ethics provisions, sunshine laws, and Ohio campaign finance regulations.Prior to law school, I taught English as a Second Language in Osaka, Japan for over three years.