Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Richard S. Wayne
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Richard Wayne is a dedicated attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, associated with Strauss Troy. His practice is focused on litigation across both federal and state courts. Richard is involved in handling a range of cases, including general business disputes, securities fraud litigation, and shareholder derivative actions. With experience in investor-broker disputes and product liability, he is an asset in litigation involving healthcare and consumer fraud, along with construction-related issues.
Richard is actively engaged in the realm of Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions for plaintiffs, known for addressing complex, multi-district litigation cases. His involvement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) extends to both arbitrations and mediations, where he represents brokers and financial securities firms.
In addition to his litigation work, Richard serves as a legal advisor to both corporate entities and individual clients, offering insights into business and legal strategies. He provides counsel to an array of businesses, including brokerage and financial services firms, design professionals, physicians, a regional paper product distributor, and companies within the automotive industry.
Overview
- English
- University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 1979
- University of Cincinnati, BA
- Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association - Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association, The Round Table - Development Co-Chair
- Contemporary Arts Center - Board of Directors
- Ohio Bar Association - Member
- U.S. District Court S.D. Ohio Magistrate - Judges Merit Selection Committee
- Weston Art Gallery (Aronoff Center for the Arts) - Advisory Committee
- English
- Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association - Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association, The Round Table - Development Co-Chair
- Contemporary Arts Center - Board of Directors
- Ohio Bar Association - Member
- U.S. District Court S.D. Ohio Magistrate - Judges Merit Selection Committee
- Weston Art Gallery (Aronoff Center for the Arts) - Advisory Committee
- University of Dayton, J.D., graduated 1979
- University of Cincinnati, BA
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Cincinnati (2024)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Cincinnati (2024)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Cincinnati (2022)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Cincinnati (2015)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Cincinnati (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
- Defendants
- Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Attorney
- U.S. News Best Lawyers in America® Cincinnati Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" 2013
- U. S. News Best Lawyers in America®
- Ohio Super Lawyers
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Concentration
- Federal and State Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- Multi-District Litigation
- Corporate Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Contract Negotiations
- Construction Litigation
- Arbitration
- Securities and Corporate Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Consumer Fraud Litigation
- Representation of Public and Private Companies, Stock Brokerage Firms and Accounting Litigation
- Healthcare Litigation
- Representation of Physicians, Medical Societies and Medical Institutions in Contracting and Litigation Matters
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