Anthony R. Santiago

Associate

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Overview

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As a member of the Walter Haverfield Litigation Group, Anthony manages all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution; including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and settlement agreements. He defends businesses involving employment, personal injury, property damage and wrongful death claims. He also has experience defending litigation matters involving mass torts. In 2023, Anthony was appointed to Lakewood’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Prior to Walter Haverfield, he was an assistant prosecuting attorney for Cuyahoga County.

FOCUS AREAS

EDUCATION

European Business School, Transnational Commercial Law Certification
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
Loyola University Maryland, B.A.

LICENSED TO PRACTICE

Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

EXPERIENCE

Prepares pleadings; researches, drafts and argues motions; takes and defends depositions; manages written discovery; and attends court hearings
Conducts legal research and drafts briefs in preparation for contested hearings
Drafts and revises policies including but not limited to employee relations (i.e. sexual misconduct and harassment), loan originator compensation, and audit of loan compensation policies
Knowledge of state and federal compliance laws, focusing on RESPA, TRID, Fair Lending, and FCRA, to implement best practices for company-wide compliance
Defended members of the trucking, railroad, and maritime industries in claims arising from commercial transportation accidents
Served as First/Second Chair Prosecutor in three jury trials and 20 bench trials
Managed hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from charging through sentencing as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

ASSOCIATIONS

Board Member, Engage! Cleveland

Articles

FEATURING & RECOGNIZING Anthony

May 22, 2023