Professional Experience
Tom is an "of counsel" member of the firm's Employment Law and Litigation Services practice areas. He has tried many cases in both federal and state courts. Before joining the firm, Tom was a shareholder, director and chair of the Trial Department at McDonald, Hopkins. Prior to that, he was a shareholder and head of the Trial Department at Cavitch, Familo & Durkin. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was recognized in Inside Business Magazine (2004-2009) as among Northeast Ohio's "Leading Lawyers."
Areas Of Emphasis
Employment and Labor
Through the years, Tom has specialized in non-compete and trade secret litigation. He has also specialized in employment/wrongful discharge cases in federal and state courts, as well as before the E.E.O.C. and the O.C.R.C. In counseling employers, Tom has written numerous employment manuals.
In wrongful discharge actions, Tom has successfully handled many charges of discrimination including race, religion, age, handicap, FMLA and sexual harassment claims on behalf of employers.
Presentations
- "2010 Walter & Haverfield LLP Labor and Employment Law Seminar," "Taking the Plaintiff's Deposition in a Wrongful Termination Case," Outline, Holiday Inn in Independence, September 30, 2010.
Professional & Community Associations
- Brecksville Planning Commission
- Brecksville Towne Center, Inc. - Director and Founding Member
- Fairlawn Country Club - Board Member and former President
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Education
University of Detroit, Classical Bachelor of Arts, 1962
University of Detroit, J.D., 1966
Licensed to Practice
- Ohio
- Michigan (Inactive)
- Federal District and Appellate Courts
- U. S. Tax Court
Awards & Recognitions2004 - present - Selected for inclusion in Inside Business magazine's listing of Northeast Ohio's "Leading Lawyers," an honor bestowed upon only one percent of the region's practicing attorneys - Civil LitigationAV rated by Martindale-Hubbell |
