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Best Lawyers: The Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide 2023

Best Lawyers is proud to launch our first ever Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide, featuring all recognized lawyers for personal injury and medical malpractice specialties in Best Lawyers.

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May 19, 2023 08:58 AM

Best Lawyers Launches the 2023 Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide

Best Lawyers has launched the 2023 Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide, an exclusive location on our webpage dedicated to this critical group of practice areas. This Legal Guide offers:

An exhaustive grid of more than 7,800 lawyers who have been awarded in The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and many who are “Lawyer of the Year” recipients. These lawyers have been selected by their peers as the top lawyers in the country in one or more personal injury-related practices of the law, and they are here to guide victims of injury and malpractice.
Articles written by lawyers specifically for clients, consumers and victims of injury who are facing unsure situations. These articles offer advice on what to do, what steps to take and how to proceed in these often scary and confusing situations. Whether you or a loved one are facing possibly injury or malpractice cases, these articles offer helpful information and professional guidance.
Profiles for lawyers and firms who have maximized their presence through Best Lawyers, ensuring that they are available and accessible to clients.

Understanding Injury-Related Legal Specialties

The Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide is designed to provide clients and consumers with detailed information about lawyers practicing in several injury-related specialties. The goal of the legal guide is to help consumers understand injuries and issues that they may be facing and how these relate to specific areas of law. The Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide includes the names of thousands of lawyers who are recognized for their excellence in the following:

Below the grid, users will find featured profiles of several recognized lawyers and firms. Many of these firms also provided editorial pieces to better explain what it is they do and how they serve their community, state and in some cases, country. Other editorial pieces from lawyers who practice in these specialties go into detail about what to do during some of the most worrisome events. Editorial in this guide covers a wide range of topics, including:

What to do when faced with injuries sustained in car accidents.
Guidance for jobsite safety for construction workers.
Provisions to be made to construction sites to diminish injury and worksite deaths.
Medical malpractice.
Assault from medical professionals.
Safety from common household hazards.
Vetting childcare professionals to ensure the safety of children.

Many nationally known firms are represented in this Legal Guide. Known for their work in personal injury and medical malpractice, these firms include:

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Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Mehmet Munur

Taft

Recognized since 2020

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Information Technology Law

IT Outsourcing Law

Privacy and Data Security Law

Mehmet Munur

Mehmet Munur is a Partner at Taft. He concentrates his practice in the areas of technology, information privacy and security, and financial services regulation. Mehmet works on contracts for internet-based services, including drafting and negotiating software licenses or Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") agreements, terms of use, privacy policies and other technology agreements. Mehmet regularly advises clients on technology outsourcing agreements, servicing, financing, and payments. He advises ...

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Barry H. Wolinetz

Wolinetz, Horvath & Brown LLC

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Barry H. Wolinetz

Barry H. Wolinetz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Barry H., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barry H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barry H. Wolinetz

Shawn R. Dominy

Dominy Law Firm LLC

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

DUI / DWI Defense

Shawn R. Dominy

Shawn Dominy is a criminal defense attorney, and the primary focus of his practice is representing clients charged with OVI/DUI and serious vehicular crimes like Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault. Shawn is a leader in professional organizations. He is the past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), the state delegate for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), and the recipient of the NCDD Leadership Award. Shawn is a founding member of the national...

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Joseph J. Golian

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC

Recognized since 2013

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Transportation Law

Joseph J. Golian

Joseph J. Golian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Joseph J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph J. Golian

David A. Kadela

Littler

Recognized since 2013

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

David A. Kadela

Represent management in all aspects of employment and labor law, with extensive experience: litigating employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, and benefits cases; handling union representation and unfair labor practice cases; negotiating collective bargaining agreements; arbitrating grievances; managing election campaigns; and counseling management on preventive labor relations measures and the formulation and administration of human resources policies and procedures.

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Todd Long

Eastman & Smith LTD

Recognized since 2026

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Todd Long

Part of the White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Group, Mr. Long has represented businesses, business professionals, public officials, medical professionals and educators in matters involving fraud, embezzlement, tax controversies, public corruption, regulatory enforcement matters and business litigation. He manages matters in both federal and state courts as well as before government regulatory entities. His experience includes dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Fed...

Todd Long

Mark A. Shaw

Eastman & Smith LTD

Recognized since 2019

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Mark A. Shaw

Mark A. Shaw represents employers in workers' compensation, litigation and employment matters. He has represented both private and public sector employers before state courts and at all administrative levels before the Industrial Commission. He is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer at seminars regarding workers' compensation and employment law topics. Mr. Shaw is a member of Eastman & Smith, practicing in the Firm's Columbus, Ohio, office, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America®....

Mark A. Shaw

Thomas J. Riley

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Recognized since 1995

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Thomas J. Riley

Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning. He counsels small to midsize closely held manufacturing and distribution enterprises and professional practices on matters including tax planning, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. T.J. has experience handling multi-employee union plans, master and prototype plans for sponsoring organizations, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). He also advises owners on successio...

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Kwame O. Christian

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Kwame O. Christian

Kwame Christian joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in August 2020, serving as Of Counsel. His practice focuses on representing closely held businesses and their owners in a broad scope of legal needs, including business formation and structuring, finance, transactions (including acquisitions and contract preparation and analysis), employment and general business, and legal counseling. Kwame is also the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute . Under Kwame’s leadership, ANI has co...

Kwame O. Christian

David M. Abromowitz

Taft

Recognized since 2013

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Health Care Law

David M. Abromowitz

David M. Abromowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David M., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David M. Abromowitz

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Six Tips for a Successful Mediation

by Judge Michael E. Riley and Pullman & Comley

Mediation encourages open dialogue and allows parties to express their concerns, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to reach resolutions efficiently.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

Trial Lawyers Protect Employees, Make Workplaces Safer

by Esquire Bank

Trial lawyers Jeffrey Laffey and Sean Flaherty fight hard for injured workers because of their own personal experiences with the aftermath of workplace injuries.

Workplace safety trial lawyers Jeffrey Laffey of LBDRR and Sean Flaherty of KLG

IN PARTNERSHIP

How a Trial Lawyer Overcame Adversity and Is Paying It Forward

by Esquire Bank

After fighting to take the bar exam, Matt Nakajima continues to beat the odds for his clients as a personal injury trial lawyer, winning millions in settlements.

Matt Nakajima, a personal injury attorney at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

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Civil Litigation: How Trial Lawyers’ Efforts Help Communities

by Esquire Bank

There are many upfront costs when trying cases on a contingency fee model. However, Reza Torkzadeh is willing to fight to get the justice his clients deserve.

Civil case attorney, Reza Torkzadeh of TorkLaw

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Trial Lawyers Fight to Protect Individuals from Abuse

by Esquire Bank

With Esquire Bank's financial support, Elise Sanguinetti was able to challenge and end the Forced Arbitration Act. Her legislation continues to help other trial lawyers attain justice for abuse survivors.

Trial attorney, Elise R. Sanguinetti shapes laws such as the Ending Forced Arbitration Act

IN PARTNERSHIP

Proving Negligence in a South Carolina Personal Injury Case

by Wyche

In South Carolina, as in other states, there are specific elements of negligence that must be established for a successful personal injury claim.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

3 Ways Contingency Fee Law Firms Provide Equal Access to Justice

by Esquire Bank

Laffey Bucci and TorkLaw Attorneys posing on a black background

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

by Taylor Rodney Marks and Jeremy Wilson

In today's age, we are always on the move, often inhabiting spaces we don't own. But what happens when someone else's property injures you or someone you know?

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Preventing Malpractice Issues in Pediatric Practice. A Lawyer's Perspective.

by Sean M. Cleary

Despite medical breakthroughs and patient care, hospitals often act as a source of medical malpractice claims, leaving patients in dire need of legal counsel.

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The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.

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Things to Do Before a Car Accident Happens to You

by Ellie Shaffer

In a car accident, certain things are beyond the point of no return, while some are well within an individual's control. Here's how to stay legally prepared.

Combating Nuclear Verdicts: Empirically Supported Strategies to Deflate the Effects of Anchoring Bias

by Sloan L. Abernathy

Sometimes a verdict can be the difference between amicability and nuclear level developments. But what is anchoring bias and how can strategy combat this?

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The Role of Medical Experts in Catastrophic Injury Cases

by Timothy A. Loranger

When catastrophic injury is the result of an accident, medical experts can play a crucial role in the legal process, providing transparency for all involved.

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Advancing Positive Change: How Trial Lawyers Are Closing the Justice Gap

by Esquire Bank

All citizens in the United States are equal in the eyes of the law, but access to justice is only sometimes so equitable.

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Redefining Trial Advocacy

by John Fields

Morelli Law Firm’s exceptional trial skills and landmark victories have reshaped the landscape of civil litigation, having represented victims of negligence, discrimination and harassment.

IN PARTNERSHIP

Choosing the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney

by Cohen & Blostein

Key factors to consider when selecting a medical malpractice lawyer, from experience and resources to trial readiness.

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