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 over fifty first chair cases tried to a jury.

Tom is currently a member of the Management Group at Reminger Co., L.P.A.

Honors & Recognitions

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

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

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



Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Jan 25, 2019, Settlement
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of obstetric medical malpractice claim alleging severe neurologic birth injury

  • Oct 19, 2018, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of podiatric malpractice claim of unnecessary surgery

  • Mar 18, 2016, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of urologic medical malpractice claim

  • Oct 5, 2015, Defense Verdict
    Lorain

    Defense of catastrophic birth injury claim involving placental abruption

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

    Defense of orthopedic knee replacement surgery malpractice claim

  • Jan 30, 2014, Defense Verdict
    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, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of medical malpractice alleged nerve injury surgery claim

  • Sep 12, 2013, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Lorain

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Apr 17, 2013, Favorable Outcome
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Dec 18, 2012, Defense Verdict
    Geauga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Oct 1, 2012, Defense Verdict
    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, Defense Verdict
    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, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

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

  • Oct 27, 2010, Defense Verdict
    Stark

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

  • Jan 13, 2010, Defense Verdict
    Lorain

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

  • Nov 6, 2009, Defense Verdict
    Summit

    Defense of cerebral palsy birth trauma medical malpractice case.

  • Jul 23, 2009, Defense Verdict
    Lucas

    Defense of obstetrical shoulder dystocia medical malpractice defense

  • Mar 7, 2008, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice case.

  • Jan 30, 2008, Defense Verdict
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim.

    (MedPro)

  • Jul 20, 2007, Defense Verdict
    Geauga

    Defense of inadequate testing and misuse of a medication claim.

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-Marshall College of Law, 1996

B.A., John Carroll University, 1992

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 1996
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