John S. Polito

John S. Polito


Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA

Recognized since 2008

Cleveland, Ohio

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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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.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1950
    Cleveland, OH 44114
Languages
  • English
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

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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® 2024 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 Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law

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

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