Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Donald H. Switzer
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Donald Switzer (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm. He has devoted his practice almost exclusively to the defense of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare professionals for over thirty years. Mr. Switzer’s caseload frequently consists of many high profile and high exposure lawsuits, including wrongful death, quadriplegia and other neurological impairments and cases involving significant economic damages.
He has successfully defended physicians and hospitals in many counties in northeast Ohio from Richland County to Ashtabula County.
Mr. Switzer is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School. He served over three years active duty as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army in the 1970s and rose to the rank of Captain.
Mr. Switzer has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2008 through 2024; and named to “The Best Lawyers in America” from 2009 through 2024. He further enjoys an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell.
Overview
- English
- Texas A&M Health Science Center, B.A., graduated 1972
- University of Virginia, Juris Doctor, graduated 1978
- Ohio, 1978
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1979
- English
- Ohio, 1978
- Texas A&M Health Science Center, B.A., graduated 1972
- University of Virginia, Juris Doctor, graduated 1978
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
Awards:
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, 2009 - 2024
- AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
- Areas of Practice
Nursing Home Malpractice
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