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Mr. Coyle is a partner in the litigation practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Mr. Coyle has extensive experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, replevin actions, condemnation proceedings and business torts. In bankruptcy, he regularly represents the interests of clients ranging in size from large, publicly-traded corporations to individuals. He also represents Chapter 7 trustees and unsecured creditors' committees in ...

PERSONAL INJURY & CONSUMER PROTECTION No different than most kids, I dreamt of being a hero as a child and there was no bigger hero in my life than my father. He often told us stories about the people who were relying on him to resolve their tragedies. I always knew that was the kind of person I wanted to be. After earning my law degree from the University of Dayton in 1991, I joined the firm and began helping those who had been harmed with no place to go for justice. Areas of Practice: P...

Florence Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Florence practices law in Sandusky, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Florence Murray since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Florence Murray is held by other lawyers.

Douglas G. Haynam is a partner in the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Toledo, Ohio. Doug’s private practice is focused in the area of environmental litigation, consultation and related administrative practice. Outside of the environmental area, his work has included a variety of business related civil litigation and regulatory and administrative practice matters, as well as public interest election matters. He has counseled clients in business acquisitions and general ...

Known as the "Gimmick Attorney®," Mike is a registered patent attorney serving as intellectual property (IP) counsel for elite pro wrestlers by helping them trademark their characters or "gimmicks." He also represents college coaches, television personalities, and podcasters in the sports and entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with their agents, financial advisors, non-IP legal counsel, and accountants, Mike works to protect clients’ past, present, and future brands and...

Patrick A. Sadowski’s current practice areas include nonprofit organization formation and taxation; estate planning; Medicaid planning; probate, estate and trust administration; estate, trust, gift and income taxation; general business law, including mergers and acquisition and business succession planning; and real estate.

Scott D. Newsom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Scott D. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Newsom since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott D. Newsom is held by other lawyers.

Practicing law for over four decades, David has extensive experience in business litigation with a focus on antitrust, patent infringement, and other intellectual property (IP) cases. He represents corporate clients in various industries, including banking and financial institutions, health care, and technology. Recently recognized for his 50 years as a member of the Toledo Bar, David has been a leading legal figure in patent rights infringement cases and complex litigation cases, including: ...

For more than 42 years, Charles E. “Chuck” Boyk has represented injured individuals and families across Ohio from the firm’s office in Toledo, Ohio. Since his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1983, Chuck has dedicated his practice to helping clients pursue compensation after serious injuries and fatal accidents involving car accidents , truck accidents , motorcycle accidents , construction accidents , and workplace accidents . Chuck also represents clients in matters involving w...

As a partner in the Labor & Employment Service Line, Kate represents employers in a broad range of state and federal employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation litigation and administrative agency investigations. Her practice also includes representing clients in a wide range of litigation and appellate matters, including the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), employee benefits, business torts, breach of contract, foreclosures, land...