I was born in Flint, Michigan, and have always been drawn to the fight for justice. I attended Oberlin College before earning my law degree magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve University, where I was published multiple times in national peer-reviewed law journals. From the start of my career, I dedicated myself exclusively to representing victims of severe nursing home neglect and abuse, securing record-breaking verdicts, including the largest recorded verdict against a nursing home in Ohio history—$26 million. My work has led to numerous seven- and eight-figure trial victories, and I’ve set records for the highest verdicts in multiple counties.
I’ve been recognized as one of the Top 10 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers and named the Most Dedicated Nursing Home Prosecution Trial Attorney in the Midwest by AI Legal. Beyond the courtroom, I serve as faculty for Trial Lawyers University, lecturing across the country on trial strategy and case framing. I’m also an active member of the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC)—as far as I know, the only attorney to be accepted into these medical organizations.
When I’m not in trial, I spend much of my time traveling—especially in Central and South America—or restoring classic cars. I live in Peninsula, Ohio, but my work has taken me nationwide, fighting to hold corporations accountable for the vulnerable lives entrusted to their care.
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Dan Ambrose · Przemek Lubecki Rapport Voir Dire, The First 5 MinutesCoffee & Snacks
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Jerry BowmanBefore the Evidence Dies: the First 30 Days of PI Investigation Breakfast
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Al Foeckler · Dan Ambrose Black Hat Justice Witness Preparation and Direct Examination LectureCoffee & Snacks
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Kimball Jones9-Figure Framing: Creativity on Every CrossCoffee & Snacks
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Dirk DerrickLearning and Leveraging Truth for Your Clients, Your Reputation, and Your Bottom LineBreakfast
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Sach Oliver · Joe Fried Connecting with Witnesses Thru Uncommon and Crazy TacticsCoffee & Snacks
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Jay Vaughn · Ed Ciarimboli Locking in Killer Testimony with Visuals (4 Different Cases)Coffee & Snacks
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Robyn Wishart · Phillip Miller “The Art of the Ask: Rhetorical Questions That Frame and Clean Questions That Unlock”Lunch
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Corey Suda · Jay Vaughn Deposition Questions and Demonstratives Proving the Invisible InjuryCoffee & Snacks
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Joe Camerlengo · Ed Ciarimboli “Using Your Deposition to Establish Control to Counter the Independent Contractor Defense”Coffee & Snacks
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Carl Solomon · Phillip Miller “AI-Driven Prep, Strategy, and Execution – The Next Level of Depositions”Breakfast
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Taylor AsenNegotiating Fast and Slow: Maximizing Case Value Without Leaving Money on the TableCoffee & Snacks
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Jennifer Russell · Arya Tahmassebi Same Facts, Different Verdict: The Power of FramingLunch
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Michael Karp · Robert Welcenbach Winning Systems for Trial