Ohio Civil Litigation Lawyers

Civil Litigation

221 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Brian's primary work is helping privately-owned businesses avoid and, if necessary, defend against employment practices violations and lawsuits, and protect the competitive edge those businesses have gained through hard work and sacrifice. Brian handles the whole spectrum of employment and trade secret law: employment agreements, non-compete agreements, trade secret protection, employment policies, employee handbooks, executive compensation, employee recruiting and job placement, employee counseling, negotiation of severance agreements, non-litigated resolution of employment disputes, and trials and appeals of employment and trade secret disputes. Brian also handles disputes involving business transactions, business ownership, personal injury, construction (particularly mechanic's liens, lien enforcement, and general contractor and subcontractor issues), and environmental matters. In past practice, Brian represented amateur (high school and college age) and professional athletes in negotiating and enforcing player and endorsement contracts and has more recently pursued agent malpractice and professional liability claims for negligently negotiated agreements that damaged professional athletes and their earning potential. Brian has also assisted a number of professional athletes in creating and operating charitable foundations and non-profit organizations.

Civil Litigation

6480 E. Main St., Suite A, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Bryan Steward practices law in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, as managing member of The Steward Firm LLC. Business and nonprofit law are among his practice areas, along with entertainment law, civil litigation, personal injury and workers’ compensation defense. The firm has its office at 6480 East Main Street, Suite A. Columbus is Steward’s hometown, and he attended Columbus City Schools. He also served the district in elected office on its Board of Education; his tenure ended with service as vice president. Another former public role was special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Outside his legal work, Steward’s background includes jobs with several Fortune 500 companies and adjunct teaching at colleges and universities. He earned his Bachelor of Science at Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration. Franklin University’s Graduate School of Business awarded his MBA, and he holds a law degree from Capital University Law School. His court admissions extend beyond Ohio to the federal district courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is also admitted to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Steward belongs to the Ohio State, Columbus, Licking County and National bar associations. His affiliations outside those professional organizations include Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Civil Litigation

5 E. Long St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215

Dan Mordarski worked for a commercial litigation law firm for 12 years and represented some of the largest international companies. In 2006, he resigned as a partner and started his own firm. Mordarski represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters including wrongful death, serious personal injury, sexual abuse, civil rights, employment, legal malpractice, product liability and all types of commercial litigation. His practice also includes attorney ethics and expert witness assistance in legal malpractice and attorney fee matters. As a result of his extensive experience with complex litigation and his record of successfully trying cases for both defendants and plaintiffs, Mordarski has become a top choice mediator for sophisticated, complex and high value claims. Mordarski has appeared on the Today Show, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Drew and other local television and radio programs. He also lectures on civil litigation matters, attorney ethics and professionalism.

Civil Litigation

300 E. Third Street, Dover, OH 44622

J. Kevin Lundholm has maintained an active litigation practice since his admission to the bar in 1985. In October, 1999, Mr. Lundholm became board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Boston, Massachusetts. In order to achieve this board certification, Kevin had to demonstrate substantial trial experience, obtain recommendations from judges and opposing counsel, complete extensive continuing legal education requirements, and pass a day-long written examination. Mr. Lundholm received mediation training in January, 2001, at the Private Adjudication Center, Duke University. He represents clients in mediations and has served as a mediator as well. In 2007, Kevin served as lead trial counsel for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District at the confirmation hearing of a $210,000,000 assessment. The 18 judge panel of the Conservancy Court confirmed the award, which was later upheld after a series of appeals. In 2012, Kevin became board certified in Civil Pretrial Advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Kevin attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, where he received a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in 1982. He graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio in 1985. He is a member of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.

Civil Litigation

Troy, OH 45373, USA

www.dunganattorney.com

Civil Litigation

9120 Old Detroit Road, Suite 200, Rocky River, OH 44116

Michael J. O’Shea is the law director of Rocky River, Ohio; Lipson O’Shea Legal Group also identifies him as its principal and owner. Before joining the firm’s founding partner, Ronald Lipson, he maintained a solo practice. His work there included personal injury litigation, including lead-paint poisoning cases, as well as domestic relations and small-business litigation. DUI, OVI and traffic defense were a particular concentration of that practice’s criminal work. In its announcement about the 2025 Ohio & Kentucky Super Lawyers edition, the firm described his practice as encompassing DUI/DWI criminal defense, family law and personal injury. His government experience includes service as a felony prosecutor in Cuyahoga County. As Rocky River’s law director, he heads the department responsible for advising the mayor, city council and municipal departments. Its responsibilities extend to reviewing legislation, contracts and other legal documents, and representing the city in court and administrative proceedings. The city lists municipal, common pleas and appellate court litigation among the department’s responsibilities. O’Shea has also presented local continuing legal education programs addressing both DUI defense and prosecution. These programs provide instruction for lawyers seeking to learn more about the subject. His firm biography identifies him as a past president of the Northeastern Ohio Municipal Prosecutor’s Association, a professional association of municipal prosecutors in northeastern Ohio. Lipson O’Shea Legal Group lists its office in Rocky River’s Old River Building, Suite 200.

Civil Litigation

1017 Celestial St. #2200, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Rob Croskery, an experienced and successful litigator, has represented numerous small to medium sized businesses as their general counsel. As a mediator, Rob take pride in helping businesses with high ideals and standards of conduct in succeeding under today’s challenging conditions. Moreover, his past experiences as both business counsel and as Plaintiff’s attorney give him valuable insights into resolving difficult situations. Rob is a graduate of the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers. Rob has years of experience at United States Special Operations Command, the lead defense agency fighting the War on Terrorism, as the Executive Agreements Officer. He has negotiated numerous strategic and international agreements affecting national security. His military background provides him unique insights to assist businesses. Rob is admitted to the bar in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Ohio and the Middle District of Florida, and the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. Rob was a former Active Duty U.S. Army Officer (Infantry, Special Operations) who was educated at the United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Cincinnati College of Law. During the course of his practice, Rob has represented hundreds of clients and litigated dozens of cases to conclusion or settlement, obtaining multiple six-figure plus verdicts and settlements. For the past few years, much of Rob’s time has been spent as an activated reserve Army officer, a Lieutenant Colonel serving United States Special Operations Command. Rob has been decorated as the project officer selected to produce a Combat Convoy protection project, and as the producer of the Tampa Army Ball (featuring Florida Governor Charlie Crist). Rob has traveled overseas multiple times in conjunction with his duties. In both of his careers, he strongly believes in fighting for justice. Robert Croskery has acquired specialized training and certification from the Harvard Negotiation Course, qualifying him as an adept mediator. Please reach out for any mediation requirements.

Civil Litigation

5455 Detroit Road, Sheffield Village, OH 44054

Ryan has dedicated his practice to helping clients successfully navigate their legal issues. He has been protecting his clients’ interests for more than 15 years. Though able to take on a wide variety of cases and clients, Ryan has focused his practice on representing the needs of the food industry and public school districts. Within the food industry, he has handled matters arising under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, the Packers and Stockyards Act, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and other statutes and regulations; as well as helping his food service clients navigate premises liability and related issues. Ryan has represented his clients in federal courts across the country as well as in administrative proceedings before the USDA.