Overview

We are heavily involved in the defense of lawyers being sued principally by former clients, but sometimes by third-parties as well. The underlying subject matter is as diverse as the practice of law itself, as we have defended matters involving labor law, pension law, criminal law, personal injury claims, patent and trademark law, domestic relations law, corporate transactions, probate law, discrimination law--in short, virtually every type of matter in which attorney/client relationships are formed. While we are well acquainted with those lawyers that frequently bring such claims, we are also familiar with those that appear as 'experts' in such matters, as advertising in this area is at a premium. A common misconception in the practice of attorney professional liability matters is that the defense lawyers themselves must be 'experts' in the particular matter at hand. Our experience has taught us that the best defense lawyers for these cases are not only those who can offer judicious insight into the best available experts for a given case, but, more pointedly, those who have the trial skills to distill the particular subject matter into an area that a jury can grasp. Because of the diversity of areas we frequently confront, it is important that our practice group is comprised of lawyers that are legally acute, and those with exceptional trial skills.

We also frequently represent other lawyers before Certified Grievance Committees, matters of professional fitness to practice, and matters before the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Honors & Recognitions

Reminger is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® awarded the firm with a number of national and regional rankings.  In addition, our Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants Practice Group was ranked as Metropolitan Cleveland Tier 1 for 2020.

Representative Clients

AmTrust North America; Argo Group US, Inc.; Aspen Specialty Insurance Company; Attorney Protective; AXA XL; AXIS US Insurance; Berkley Select, LLC; CNA Insurance Companies; Houston International Insurance Group; ProAssurance LawyerCare; ProSight Specialty Insurance; The Travelers Companies, Inc.; Zurich American Insurance Company.

Testimonials

"Reminger is our ‘go to’ firm for legal professional liability claims."
-Michael, Claim Director

“As claim counsel responsible for insured’s attorneys, I know that when I retain Reminger, I can count on their excellent work.”
-Jean, Claim Counsel

"The Reminger loss prevention hotline for our insured lawyers received an outstanding grade in response in our survey of insured attorneys and attendees to Reminger’s risk management and loss prevention webinars to the point that 93% responded as the services and advice provided of being good while 50% rated those services as ‘great’.”
- Pam, President

Results

  • Jan 2, 2020, Judgment Affirmed
    8th Appellate Dist

    Appellate court affirms trial court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s legal malpractice claim, finding that defendant-attorney exercised sound professional judgment.

  • Sep 5, 2019, Complaint dismissed with prejudice
    Cuyahoga

    Time-barred legal malpractice complaint dismissed in its entirety following a grant of defendant-attorney’s motion for judgment on the pleadings 171 days after receipt of assignment.

  • Aug 2019, Dismissal of Claim
    Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

    Obtained dismissal of a malpractice claim at the pleading stage that alleged a failure to properly represent a client in an underlying criminal matter, on the basis that the claim was barred by the one-year statute of limitations.

  • Jun 11, 2019, Dismissal
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Early dismissal of Vermont based Executor of the Estate in plaintiff’s legal malpractice and conspiracy claim, finding attorney did not avail the privileges and protection of Ohio by participating in disciplinary investigation.

  • May 17, 2019, Dismissal of complaint
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim against appellate attorney alleging a failure to object to the State's submission of inadmissible exhibits into the appellate file.

  • May 16, 2019, Court Granted Motion for Judgment on Pleadings in Favor of Client
    Lorain

    Represented professional services assistance program alleged to have violated plaintiff's constitutional civil rights.

  • May 7, 2019, Obtained full dismissal by way of offensive motion for judgment on the pleadings
    Cuyahoga County

    Former client-business owner brought a legal malpractice lawsuit against former attorney for alleged deficiencies in the handling of a business dispute and probate matter.

  • Jan 19, 2019, Judgment Affirmed
    8th Dist. Ct. of Appeals

    Terry L. Jochum, et al., v. Ezio Listati, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in defense of legal malpractice claim.

  • Sep 3, 2018, Motion to Dismiss Granted
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

    Defense of legal malpractice case alleging conspiracy

  • Mar 22, 2018, Directed Verdict
    USDC, Bankruptcy

    Defense of legal professional liability in domestic relations matter

  • Feb 13, 2018, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of alleged estate planning legal malpractice. Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of attorneys, resulting in dismissal of entire lawsuit.

  • Dec 18, 2017, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Portage County Court of Common Pleas

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Dec 13, 2017, Dismissal of Charges and Summary Judgment
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Western Division

    Obtained dismissal and judgment as a matter of law in federal court on civil rights claims brought against a guardian ad litem due to the defendant’s absolute immunity in performing a quasi-judicial function.

  • Dec 12, 2017, Affirmed
    Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals

    Pipino v. Gallagher Sharp

    Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim affirmed on appeal.

  • Nov 16, 2017, Judgment Affirmed
    8th Dist. Ct. of Appeals

    Fourtounis v. Verginis

    Appeal of trial court's grant of motion for summary judgment in third-party legal malpractice action.

  • Aug 22, 2017, Dismissal
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

    Early dismissal of domestic relations attorney on claimed violations of 42 USC 1983, abuse of process and conspiracy.

  • Jun 28, 2017, Judgment Affirmed
    8th Appellate Dist

    T. Kryzwicki v. E. Flanagan

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal professional liability claim

  • May 23, 2017, Defense Verdict and Verdict in Favor of Attorney Fees
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim and counterclaim for fees

  • Apr 27, 2017, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    8th Dist. Ct. of Appeals

    Alkire v. Alsfelder

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client was affirmed on appeal in defense of legal professional liability case.

  • Sep 12, 2016, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jun 30, 2016, Summary Judgment Affirmed
    2nd Appellate District, Montgomery County

    Berridge v. McNamee, et al.

    Appellate court upheld summary judgment victory on behalf of law firm in underlying case alleging loss of life insurance proceeds

  • Jun 29, 2016, Denied Jurisdiction
    Ohio Supreme Court

    Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse Court of Appeals decision in legal malpractice claim

  • Jun 23, 2016, Motion to Dismiss based upon immunity granted
    Mahoning

    Defense of legal malpractice action 

  • Mar 6, 2016, Judgment Affirmed
    6th Appellate Dist

    Darrick E. Smith v. Vedo R. Candiello

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice case based on statute of limitations.

  • Feb 8, 2016, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Jan 29, 2016, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jan 11, 2016, Judgment Affirmed
    12th Appellate Dist

    Edward Formica, et al. v. Jeffrey A. Dehner, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim.

  • Jun 25, 2015, Probation
    USDC Southern Ohio

    Defense of federal white collar criminal   

  • Jun 23, 2015, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jun 9, 2015, Reversed
    7th Appellate Dist

    Schneidmiller v. Rapp, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice case based on running of statute of limitations.

  • May 22, 2015, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Warren

    Defense of legal malpractice liability claims

  • May 14, 2015, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • J. McComb, et al. v. Katz, Greenberger & Norton Co., L.P.A.
    May 12, 2015, Defense Verdict
    Warren

    Defense of complex commercial representation legal malpractice claim

  • May 12, 2015, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Belmont

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Apr 23, 2015, Summary Judgment
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

    Summary judgment granted on claim for legal malpractice

  • Feb 13, 2015, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Franklin

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Sep 22, 2014, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Franklin

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Sep 14, 2014, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    11th Dist. Ct. of Appeals

    DiPaolo v. Blair & Latell

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client was affirmed on appeal in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jun 4, 2014, Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
    Summit County

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • May 29, 2014, Judgment Affirmed
    7th Appellate Dist

    David Fry v. Heidi Hanni

    Plaintiff appealed trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in legal malpractice claim

  • May 8, 2014, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Summit

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Mar 26, 2014, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings granted
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Mar 24, 2014, Judgment Affirmed
    3rd Appellate Dist.

    Krantz v. Family and Community Services of Northeast Ohio

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim

  • Mar 21, 2014, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Mar 7, 2014, Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
    Summit County

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Mar 7, 2014, Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
    Lake County

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Feb 26, 2014, Judgment Affirmed
    Summit

    Plaintiff appealed trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in legal professional liability claim

  • Feb 3, 2014, Summary Judgment Granted
    Mahoning

    Defense of legal malpractice claim involving shares of stock and in various other business ventures

  • Jan 29, 2014, Favorable Outcome
    Mahoning

    Defense of legal malpractice in underlying divorce matter

  • Jan 3, 2014, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Trumbull

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Nov 18, 2013, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Lucas

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Sep 4, 2013, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings granted
    Morgan

    Defense of legal professional liability claim

  • Aug 23, 2013, Summary Judgment Granted
    Richland

    Defense legal malpractice claim 

  • Aug 21, 2013, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Henry

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Aug 9, 2013, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings granted
    U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio

    Motion for judgment on the pleading was granted in favor of client in defense of a class action legal professional liability claim.

  • Jul 9, 2013, Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga County

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • May 28, 2013, Summary Judgment Granted
    Mahoning

    Legal Malpractice

  • May 2, 2013, Summary Judgment Granted
    Summit

    Defense of Legal Malpractice claim

  • Apr 5, 2013, Sanctions Awarded to Defendant after Claims Dismissed
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Motion for Sanctions granted in legal professional liability case for frivolous claims.

  • Apr 1, 2013, Judgment Affirmed
    U.S. District Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

    Jason Milner, et al. v. Robin Biggs, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice case

  • Mar 21, 2013, Motion to Dismiss Granted
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Legal Malpractice

  • Mar 5, 2013, Motion For Summary Judgment Granted
    Cuyahoga

    Motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of client in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jan 13, 2013, Affirmed in Part, and reversed granting of summary judgment
    9th Appellate Dist.

    Heiland v. Smith

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of client was affirmed on appeal in defense of legal professional liability claim.

  • Jan 9, 2013, Filing of 3rd Party Complaint to include direct claims under Inequitable Conduct Theory of Patent invalidity denied
    U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio

    Shieldmark, Inc. v. Creative Safety Supply, LLC. Defense of legal malpractice claim in patent infringement case

  • Dec 5, 2012, Directed Verdict
    Warren

    Defense of attorney before Board of Commissioners on Grievance & Discipline

  • Sep 30, 2012, District Court granted Motion to Dismiss all federal claims and remanded state law claims
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

    Motion to dismiss was granted in favor of client in defense of a class action legal professional liability claim.

  • Sep 21, 2012, Granted Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

    Motion for judgment on the pleadings was granted in favor of client in defense of a class action legal professional liability claim.

  • Sep 20, 2012, Judgment Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    R. Cotterman v. C. Arnebeck, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim

  • Aug 2012, Motion For Summary Judgment
    Butler County

    Motion for judgment on the pleadings granted in favor of law firm in legal malpractice action

  • Jul 24, 2012, Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration granted
    Portage

    Motion to dismiss and compel arbitration was granted in favor of client in class action legal professional liability claim.

  • Mar 6, 2012, Denial of Temporary Restraining Order and Early Dismissal
    United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of Ohio

    Denial of temporary restraining order and early dismissal of plaintiff’s malpractice claims against attorneys based on lack of privity

  • Jan 18, 2012, Finding for Defense on summary judgment
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Nov 14, 2011, Affirmed Early Dismissal
    5th Dist. Ct. Appeals

    Berkmyer v. Serra, 2011-Ohio-5901

    Affirming early dismissal of malpractice claims against defendant estate planning attorney for lack of privity with contingent beneficiaries.

    Subsequent History, cert denied, Supreme Court of Ohio, 131 Ohio St. 3d 1484

  • Sep 29, 2011, Summary Judgment Affirmed
    8th Appellate Dist

    Kelly Vocaire v. Stafford & Stafford Co., L.P.A., et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim arising out of domestic relations representation.

  • Jul 18, 2011, Granted Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

    Motion for judgment on the pleadings was granted in favor of client in class action legal professional liability claim.

  • Jun 16, 2011, Directed Verdict
    Clark

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Apr 16, 2011, Judgment Affirmed
    6th Appellate Dist

    David Woodrow, et al. v. Tom Heintshelm et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim.

  • Apr 15, 2011, Finding For Realtor
    Supreme Court of Ohio

    Disciplinary Counsel v. Stafford

    Respondent appeals finding of conduct prejudicial to administration of justice as justified by obstructive discovery.

  • Nov 4, 2010, Favorable Outcome
    Cuyahoga

    Defense of disciplinary charge involving multiple claimed violations

News

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Events

  • Preparing For and Conducting an Effective Mediation
    Webinar, Apr 17, 2019
  • How to Avoid Being a Target in Legal Malpractice
    Columbus, OH, Aug 23, 2018
  • Update on Transactional Legal Malpractice
    Las Vegas, NV, Jun 14, 2018
  • Legal Malpractice
    Webinar, Oct 26, 2017
  • Professional Conduct CLE
    Independence, OH, Jul 13, 2016
  • Legal Malpractice: Trends and Defense Strategies
    Professional Liability Attorney Network Regional Meeting, Kansas City, MO, Mar 12, 2015
  • Trends in Legal Professional Liability
    26th Annual PLUS Conference - Orlando, FL, Nov 4, 2013
  • Comparative Negligence as a Defense in Professional Liability Claims
    Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company - Columbus, OH, May 29, 2013
  • Legal Professional Liability Emerging Issues to Third Parties
    Professional Liability Attorneys Network - New York, NY, Jun 28, 2012
  • Legal Malpractice: The Rise of the Third-Party Claims and Claims by the Government
    OneBeacon Professional Insurance Annual Lawyers Professional Liability Risks Management Seminar - Las Vegas, NV, May 16, 2012
  • Ethical and Practical Handling Mistakes to Avoid Legal Malpractice
    CNA Legal Professional Liability Webinar - Cleveland, OH, Apr 9, 2012
  • Legal Malpractice from the Defense Perspective
    Cleveland Marshall School of Law CLE - Cleveland, OH, Mar 3, 2012
  • Ohio Attorney Professional Liability Exposures
    CNA Global Risks Webinar, Sep 28, 2011
  • 'Going Solo' and Legal Malpractice Avoidance
    Columbus Bar Association CLE Seminar - Columbus, OH, Aug 19, 2011
  • Practice Pointers for Lawyers Dealing with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Cleveland Academy of Civil Trial Attorneys (CACTA)
    Cleveland, OH, Jan 17, 2011

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