Overview
Acacia has devoted her legal career to representing health care professionals and institutions and is proud to do so. She has extensive experience in complex medical malpractice and long-term care matters. She has successfully represented physicians, nurses, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in state and federal courts. Acacia believes in the scouring of every word in the medical records and a thorough review of the medical literature because it allows the defense to bring the fight to the opposing party.
Acacia is an equine industry professional, having been an owner, trainer, coach, and competitor with the United States Eventing Association (USEA), United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) for decades. As a litigation attorney, Acacia has handled equine cases ranging from farm liability to equine mortalities. As a lifetime horsewoman, Acacia understands the range of industry issues and is equipped to provide advice and counsel for matters ranging from major equine litigation to day-to-day transactions.
When not in the courtroom, Acacia also brings her legal expertise to small business owners, including craft breweries, in protecting their intellectual property, negotiating distribution agreements, and navigating liquor control laws. She has assisted multiple clients to negotiate multi-million-dollar transactions.
Acacia is licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania, where she has represented clients in state and federal court, with experience handling all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial.
Acacia graduated with distinction from Ohio Northern University’s law school and served as the Law Review Symposium Editor from 2010 to 2011. During law school, Acacia clerked for an insurance defense law firm and worked as a judicial extern for the Southern District of Ohio for the honorable Gregory L. Frost and also as a judicial extern for the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals for the honorable Richard Rogers.
Aside from her legal practice, Acacia serves as Chair of Reminger's Women's Leadership Council and is active in the legal community as a member of the Allegheny Bar Association, Westmoreland Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania.
Representative Experience
Obtained affirmation of summary judgment from 10th district Court of appeals in defense of $1M breach of contract claim levied against estate and trust by former business associate.
Obtained jury trial, defense verdict on behalf of OB/GYM in case alleging permanent brachial plexus injury due to shoulder dystocia.
Obtained jury trial, defense verdict on behalf of internal medicine/attending physician in wrongful death case of a 33-year-old from pulmonary embolus.
Obtained jury trial, defense verdict on behalf of neuroradiologist alleging failure to recognize indications of spinal epidural abscess on MRI.
Negotiated $7.5M distribution rights agreement for prominent beer distributor client with major manufacturer
Negotiated $6.8M distribution rights transfer agreement for prominent beer distributor client with major national distributor.
Obtained and maintain federal trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for various small business owners, including craft breweries, clothing companies, and ballistic target practice companies.
Honors & Recognitions
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Labor and Employment Law - Management, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law
Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Community & Professional
Professional Organizations:
Allegheny Bar Association
Westmoreland Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania
Community Involvement:
United States Equestrian Federation
-Member and Active Rider
4word Columbus, a 501(c)(3) faith based organization for professional women
-Former Co-Chair
My Sister's Place, a 501(c)(3) created to provide safe and sober housing for women in transition
-Former Member of Board of Directors
Results
- Nov 1, 2019, Defense VerdictFranklin County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of medical malpractice wrongful death claim alleging failure to obtain cardiac workup in hospitalized patient with risk factors for coronary artery disease.
- Aug 22, 2019, Defense VerdictU.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Defense of medical malpractice claim against neuroradiologist alleging failure to recognize indications of spinal epidural abscess on MRI.
- Jun 5, 2019, Defense VerdictJefferson County Court of Common Pleas
Defended internal medicine/ attending physician in case alleging wrongful death of 33 year old high school track coach from pulmonary embolus.
- Sep 20, 2018, Motion For Summary Judgment GrantedFranklin County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of medical malpractice claim for alleged failure to diagnose subdural hematoma.
- Apr 13, 2018, Defense VerdictDelaware
Defense of medical malpractice intensive care unit claim
- Jan 19, 2018, Defense VerdictFairfield County Court of Common Pleas
Defense of obstetrician in medical malpractice brachial plexus injury claim.
- Feb 14, 2017, Summary Judgment Affirmed10th Appellate Dist
Amy Greenberg et al. v. Sherri Heyman-Silbiger, exec., et al.
Defense of $1M breach of contract claim levied against estate and trust by former business associate.
- Jan 17, 2017, Defense VerdictFairfield County Court of Common Pleas
Defended OB/GYN in case alleging permanent brachial plexus injury due to shoulder dystocia.
- Oct 13, 2016, Defense VerdictFranklin
Defense of dental malpractice
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Education
J.D., Ohio Northern University, Graduation with Distinction, 2011
-Symposium Editor, Ohio Northern Law Review, 2010-2011
B.A., English, University of North Florida, Summa Cum Laude, 2007
Admissions
- State of Ohio, 2011
- State of Pennsylvania, 2021
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2012