Commercial and business litigation, with a focus on banking, financial institutions, and energy companies.Litigated claims involving payment systems and commercial paper with a focus on issues under Article 3 (Negotiable Instruments); Article 4 (Bank Deposits and Collections); and Article 4A (Fund Transfers) of the Uniform Commercial Code and Federal Regulation CC (Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks).Represented liberal arts college in challenge to philanthropic wishes of deceased donor and enforcement of a pledge agreement.Managed pharmaceutical, multi-district litigation for over 100 matters in Ohio.Represent energy companies in contract disputes, right-of-way and water runoff issues, administrative proceedings before the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, pipeline and well construction, and claims of property damage.Defended banks and financial institutions against claims brought under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Litigation of claims involving corporate fraud and embezzling employees. Represented business entities and insured defendants in over 20 appellate proceedings.Represent creditors in bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings.Business Litigation Practice Group Assistant Leader.

Business and commercial litigation practice, appellate matters

Business and commercial litigation, insurance defense, appellate matters

Business litigation practice.