Responsibilities: The Court of Appeals is essentially a Court of Review. It hears appeals from the Common Pleas, County, and Municipal Courts. Decisions are final except in cases involving constitutional questions, case of felony, cases in which it has original jurisdiction, and cases of public or great general interest.Salary: $169,075Term: 6 yearsVisit judicialvotescount.org for a more thorough presentation of judical candidates credentials.
Education
Washngton & Lee University School of Law - J.D. cum laude; Union College - B.A. cum laude, Political Science and History
Experience
Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals 11th District, July 1, 2021 to Present; Ohio State Senator (18th District) - 2011-2020; Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP - 1980-2021
Volunteer/Community Service
Extended Housing, Lake/Geauga Habitat for Humanity, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals, 11th District - 7/1/21 to present
Over 40 years of practicing law in the fields of complex litigation and Antitrust law
Named in the peer-reviewed book "The Best Lawyers in America" and named an "Ohio SuperLawyer"
More than 9 years as a State Senator, during which I was Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Criminal Justice Committee and the Ways and Means Committee, all of which heightened my understanding of statutory and constitutional construction and its limitations, and the application of State Judicial Rules in all forms and phases of litigation. It also exposed me to a wide range of issues Ohioans face, and try to address, and the humanity inherent in that effort.
To assure that liberty and justice are fairly and impartially rendered "For All" in Ohio, thereby establishing, maintaining and enhancing the people's confidence in our system of government (particularly our judiciary).
Education
Youngstown State University - B.S.B.A, University of Akron School of Law - J.D
Experience
Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office 2005-2022, Columbiana County Prosecutor's Office 2022-present
No prior judicial experience
I have been an appellate prosecutor for nearly two decades. I have developed an excellent understanding of appellate procedure, the Constitutions of both the United States and the state of Ohio and the laws derived from them.
I have served the public for my entire career. Being an appellate court judge would allow me to use the experience I have gained through my career as a public servant to serve a larger part of my community by ensuring that decisions made in the lower court are consistent with the constitutions and laws of our state and country.
