Overview

Since 1996, Tom has been dedicated to the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses and virtually every other category of health care provider. He has successfully defended hundreds of medical malpractice lawsuits including approximately 100 first chair Jury Trials.

Tom serves as Co-Chair of Reminger's Long-Term Care Liability Practice Group.

Honors & Recognitions

Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants

Selected as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants - Cleveland (2024)

Recognized as a Rising Star and as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, since 2005

Named Top 100 Ohio, Top 50 Cleveland by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine


Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Mar 16, 2023, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga County

    Obtained defense verdict for a Radiologist, General Surgeon, and Hospital System in a medical malpractice claim involving a laparoscopic hernia repair with mesh and tacks

  • Jan 25, 2019
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of obstetric medical malpractice claim alleging severe neurologic birth injury

  • Oct 19, 2018
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of podiatric malpractice claim of unnecessary surgery

  • Mar 18, 2016
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of urologic medical malpractice claim

  • Oct 5, 2015
    Lorain

    Defense of catastrophic birth injury claim involving placental abruption

  • Sep 16, 2014, Directed Verdict
    Cuyahoga
  • Apr 18, 2014
    Lorain

    Defense of orthopedic knee replacement surgery malpractice claim

  • Jan 30, 2014
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of Defense of above knee amputation claim of podiatric malpractice

  • Oct 29, 2013, Summary Judgment Granted
    Lucas

    Defense of pharmaceutical malpractice wrongful death claim

  • Sep 19, 2013
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of medical malpractice alleged nerve injury surgery claim

  • Sep 12, 2013
    Lorain

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Apr 17, 2013, Favorable Outcome
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Dec 18, 2012
    Geauga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Oct 1, 2012
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice.

  • Apr 22, 2011, Plaintiff Verdict
    Lorain

    Defense of catastrophic birth injury medical malpractice

  • Mar 11, 2011, Plaintiff Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice surgical claim

  • Feb 1, 2011
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice claim

  • Dec 29, 2010, Judgment Affirmed
    9th Appellate Dist.

    Cortez. Riechers v. Biats, M.D.

    Plaintiff appealed trial court’s denial of Motion for a New Trial based on alleged misconduct occurring during closing argument.

  • Nov 18, 2010
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of psychiatric wrongful death claim involving suicide of 48 year old patient.

  • Oct 27, 2010
    Stark

    Defense of wrongful death medical malpractice case involving dialysis patient presenting in the ER

  • Jan 13, 2010
    Lorain

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claims claiming permanent "foot drop" from medical negligence

  • Nov 6, 2009
    Summit

    Defense of cerebral palsy birth trauma medical malpractice case.

  • Jul 23, 2009
    Lucas

    Defense of obstetrical shoulder dystocia medical malpractice defense

  • Mar 7, 2008
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice case.

  • Jan 30, 2008
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim.

    (MedPro)

  • Jul 20, 2007
    Geauga

    Defense of inadequate testing and misuse of a medication claim.

News

News

Speaking Engagements

  • Teamwork and Communication Issues in Medical Malpractice Risk Prevention
    Cleveland, OH, Mar 3, 2017
  • Be Yourself, Be Prepared, and Be Not Anxious with Medical Malpractice Depositions
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation Staff, Cleveland, OH, Feb 26, 2016
  • One Click Away
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical Staff & The Doctors’ Company, Westlake, OH, Jan 25, 2016
  • Prescription Drug Abuse – An Epidemic
    The Doctors’ Company – Cleveland Clinic Foundation Physicians, Cleveland, OH, Feb 5, 2014
  • What you should know in preparation for your medical malpractice deposition
    Doctors Company Educational Program - Cleveland, OH, Oct 5, 2013
  • Electronic Medical Record and Evidence in the Medical Malpractice case
    The Doctors’ Company, Cleveland Clinic Based Insureds - Cleveland, OH, Mar 8, 2013
  • The Electronic Information Age: Challenges and Risks in the Health Delivery Profession
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation/The Doctors Company Insureds - Cleveland, OH, Feb 7, 2013
  • Litigation Education for the Medical Practitioner
    Doctors Company Annual Physician Litigation Education Retreat - Cleveland, OH, Nov 7, 2012
  • Best Practices in Hospital Based Physician Practice
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Doctors Company Annual Risk Management Conference - Cleveland, OH, Mar 7, 2012
  • Ohio’s Apology Law
    CCF Partnership Program Seminar - Beachwood, OH, Mar 1, 2011
  • "Becoming Litigation Savvy"- The Doctors Company & Cleveland Clinic Community Physicians Group
    Cleveland,OH, Jan 20, 2010

Education

J.D., Cleveland State University College of Law, 1996

B.A., John Carroll University, 1992

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 1996
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