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John S. Polito

Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co. L.P.A.
  • Recognized Since:
    2008
  • Recognized in:
    Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Law School:
    Cleveland Marshall College of Law
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.bsphlaw.com/team-m...
  • Website:
    https://www.bsphlaw.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (216) 875.2767
  • Phone Number:
    (216) 875.2070
  • E-mail:
    jpolito@bsphlaw.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1950
    Cleveland, OH 44114

John Polito (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm.  His practice is devoted to the defense of medical malpractice claims against physicians and hospitals.  Mr. Polito has been the lead trial attorney in excess of seventy-five jury trials.  His trial experience has covered almost all of the recognized medical specialties.  

Mr. Polito has been a frequent lecturer to medical residents on the subject of medical malpractice litigation.  In addition, he has presented several continuing education programs on the same topics.  

Mr. Polito has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2010 through 2021; and has been named to “The Best Lawyers in America” from 2008 through 2021.  He further enjoys an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

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John Polito (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm.  His practice is devoted to the defense of medical malpractice claims against physicians and hospitals.  Mr. Polito has been the lead trial attorney in excess of seventy-five jury trials.  His trial experience has covered almost all of the recognized medical specialties.  

Mr. Polito has been a frequent lecturer to medical residents on the subject of medical malpractice litigation.  In addition, he has presented several continuing education programs on the same topics.  

Mr. Polito has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2010 through 2021; and has been named to “The Best Lawyers in America” from 2008 through 2021.  He further enjoys an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

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Education:

  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Juris Doctor, graduated 1977
  • Xavier University, BA, graduated 1974

Bar Admissions:

  • Ohio, 1977
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1978
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1980

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Cleveland (2017)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Cleveland (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
 

Awards:

  • Best Lawyers in America, 2008 - 2021
  • Ohio Super Lawyer, 2010 - 2021
  • AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell

Additional Information:

Areas of Practice
General Insurance Defense including Motor Vehicle Accidents
Areas of Practice
Premises Liability
Areas of Practice
Product Liability
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice 
Areas of Practice
Asbestos Litigation
Areas of Practice
Toxic Tort
 

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Firm Details

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Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co. L.P.A.
https://www.bsphlaw.com
 
Headquarters
1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1950
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 875.2767
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100 Second Avenue South

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Canfield, OH

3701B Boardman-Canfield Road

Canfield, OH 44406

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(330) 286.3701

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312 Walnut Street, Suite 2530

Cincinnati, OH 45202-9914

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24 West Third Street,Suite 204

Mansfield, OH 44902-8656

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46 Public Square,Suite 230

Medina, OH 44256-2284

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