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Litigation

- Overview
Litigation
Brouse McDowell’s litigation attorneys have wide-ranging and considerable experience in all aspects of litigation before federal, state and local courts and agencies and in the arbitration of disputes. In close coordination with the other practice areas of the firm, our litigation attorneys handle a vast array of contested matters on behalf of large, medium and small businesses and individuals, regionally and nationwide. We have a particular depth of experience managing complex insurance coverage litigation, product liability defense, real estate title insurance litigation, and related class action litigation, in many cases coordinating multiple and recurring litigation matters for our clients on a nationwide basis.
We work closely with our clients to identify their goals and map a strategy to achieve their defined objectives. Sometimes that strategy will involve litigating a vital business or personal interest. Other times, the right strategy will be to negotiate, to mediate or to arbitrate. After carefully researching and identifying key issues, we provide the candid dispute assessments and risk/benefit analyses that are critical to pursuing the right strategy for the client.
The key to success in all settings is our careful preparation and effective presentation of our client’s position. We employ advanced electronic research methodologies, together with cutting-edge information management tools, for efficient and cost-effective pre-trial investigation, case management and discovery. Information is developed and presented using the latest trial knowledge and technology in order to deliver a powerful and persuasive presentation for our clients.
For more information regarding Brouse McDowell’s litigation capabilities and experience and representative matters in specific areas, we invite you to explore our litigation practice areas:
- Attorneys
- News
May 11, 2023Brouse McDowell Names Several New Practice Chairs
February 08, 2023Brouse McDowell Welcomes Wade T. Doerr
January 03, 2023Brouse McDowell Welcomes William A. Peseski
December 29, 202224 Brouse Attorneys Named 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 16, 2022Brouse McDowell Secures Victory for a Medina County Village in Civil Lawsuit
November 03, 2022Brouse McDowell Recognized by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Law Firms" 2023 in 29 Metropolitan Practice Area Rankings
November 01, 2022Stow-Based Ickes Holt Joins Brouse McDowell
October 12, 2022Brandi Doniere and Marguerite Zinz to Present CLE Webinar, "Duty to Preserve and Legal Hold Process"
August 22, 2022Brouse McDowell Welcomes E. Camille Yancey
August 18, 2022The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Recognizes 27 Brouse Attorneys in 32 Practice Areas and 5 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
August 09, 2022Alex Quay Named to Greater Akron Chamber's 30 for the Future
July 22, 2022Brouse McDowell Welcomes Associate Tyler B. Schlimme
July 14, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Graduates from Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
July 07, 2022Brouse McDowell Noted in Law360 for Helping Secure $2M Settlement for Policyholder
July 07, 2022Amanda Leffler Provides Comments to Business Insurance on Win for Policyholder
July 01, 2022Partner Matthew Vansuch Elected to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors
June 24, 2022Brouse McDowell Wins Appeal for Westlake Manufacturer
June 14, 2022Joseph Cole Elected as Secretary of Toledo Bar Association
May 24, 2022Brouse McDowell Welcomes New Associate, Marcus Pryor II
April 27, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named an MVP of Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
April 14, 2022Partner Paul Rose Speaks to Law360 on Recent Opioid Ruling
March 31, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named to Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
March 29, 2022Stacy Berliner Comments on Recent Ohio Supreme Court's Decision Finding Faulty Product Parts Are Covered
February 09, 2022Joseph Cole Provides Insight for Law360 on an Upcoming Ohio Supreme Court Decision involving COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
January 06, 2022Brouse McDowell Announces Three New Partners
December 30, 202130 Brouse Attorneys Named 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 04, 2021Brouse McDowell Recognized by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Law Firms" 2022 in 26 Metropolitan Practice Area Rankings
October 26, 2021Four Brouse Attorneys Mentioned in Tribune Chronicle for Best Lawyers in America 2022 Distinction
October 13, 2021Brouse McDowell Achieves Summary Judgement in Federal Court for Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio
August 19, 2021The Best Lawyers in America 2022 Recognizes 28 Brouse Attorneys in 32 Practice Areas and 6 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
March 28, 2021Brouse Noted in WestLaw for Zoom Jury Trial Resulting in a Successful Verdict for Client
March 26, 2021Brouse Noted in Law360 for Successful Verdict in First Virtual Jury Trial in Northern District of Ohio
February 26, 2021Stacy Berliner and Wesley Lambert Represent United Policyholders in Amicus Brief Supporting Policyholder
February 05, 2021Cleveland Magazine Feature: Law in the O'Donnell Family
January 04, 2021Brouse McDowell Names Two New Partners
December 09, 202022 Brouse Attorneys Named 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
December 01, 2020Libby Schultz Yeargin Comments on Ohio Law Creating Immunity for COVID-Related Suits
November 05, 2020Brouse McDowell Receives 29 Practice Area Rankings in US News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2021
September 01, 2020Brouse McDowell Welcomes Addition of Family Law Partner Jennifer Himmelein
August 20, 2020The Best Lawyers in America 2021 Recognizes 28 Brouse Attorneys in 33 Practice Areas and 4 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
July 15, 2020Marc Merklin and Joseph Cole Named as Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
April 09, 2020Partner Matthew Vansuch Participates in the Ohio Supreme Court's First-Ever Remote Session
March 12, 2020Partner Christopher Swing Named a 2020 Top Rated Litigator
February 05, 2020Irv Sugerman and Matthew Vansuch Speak at OTA Winter Conference and Trade Show
January 02, 2020Brouse McDowell Names New Partners & Appoints New Practice Chairs
December 09, 201927 Brouse McDowell Attorneys named 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 11, 2019Partner Alexandra V. Dattilo Named a Fellow of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
November 01, 2019Brouse McDowell Earns 24 Practice Group Rankings by U.S. News -- Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
January 02, 2019Brouse McDowell Names New Partner and Practice Chair Appointments
October 18, 2018Brouse McDowell Advises Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center on its New 160,000 Square Foot Campus
September 01, 2018Four Brouse McDowell Attorneys Recognized in Who's Who in Toledo Area Law
- Seminars & Events
- Client Advisories
- Articles
February 15, 2023Insurance Implications of Data Breaches Reach Commercial General Liability Policies
July 15, 2022Improve the Bottom Line Using Subrogation Waivers
August 10, 2021A Construction Executive's Personal Liability for Employment Decisions
February 01, 2021Brouse McDowell Featured in Youngstown Business Journal's 2021 Growth Report
November 16, 2020Arbitration or Litigation?: Data and Discussion for Construction Industry Decision-Makers
September 06, 2020The Growth of BIM and Its Impact on Contractor Risk
February 08, 2019For Texas Insurers, Liability Is Separate From Defense Costs
June 27, 2017Coverage for Construction Defect Claims May Hinge on a Clearly Defined Scope of Work
October 03, 2016Harassment in the workplace - How to recognize wrongful workplace conduct
- Blogs
RE&C Blog
May 17, 2022New Property Tax Dispute Bill Favors Developers and Owners, Limits School Districts
Business Blog
April 25, 2022Business Blog: 4 Lessons for Small Businesses from the Litigation Battlefield
Business Litigation Advisory Blog
August 3, 2021Business Litigation Advisory: Litigation Management - Avoiding Headaches with Early Planning and Defensible Protocols
Labor & Employment Blog
June 15, 2021Labor & Employment Blog: Amendments to Ohio Employment Discrimination Law
June 14, 2021Business Litigation Blog: Battle of Tech Titans Involves Reminder About the Importance of Protecting Privilege
June 7, 2021Business Litigation Blog: Contractual Indemnity for Settlements in Doubt
Insurance Blog
May 6, 2021Insurance Blog: Reimburse Your Insurer? Look to the Recent Decision by the Nevada Supreme Court
March 4, 2021Business Litigation Blog: Does Voluntary Disclosure of a Trade Secret Result in a Per Se Loss of Protection?
December 10, 2020RE&C In Review & Litigation Advisory Blog: Can Arbitration Clauses Apply Retroactively?
December 10, 2020RE&C In Review & Litigation Advisory Blog: Can Arbitration Clauses Apply Retroactively?
December 8, 2020Litigation Blog: Attorney Fees Remain Available as Compensatory Damages for Breach of Settlement Agreement
November 23, 2020Litigation Blog: Defending Corporate Actions by Applying the Business Judgment Rule
October 26, 2020Litigation Blog: Applicable Statute of Limitations in Declaratory Judgment Actions Depends on the Nature of the Underlying Action
July 8, 2020Business Litigation Blog: Significant Amendments to Ohio Rules of Court
Corporate T.I.P.S. Blog
May 13, 2020Corporate TIPS: Litigation Considerations if Your Business Experiences a Breach
October 17, 2017Sixth Circuit Holds that Number of "Occurrences" is Based on Number of "Causes"
September 22, 2017Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Claims
September 13, 2017Cybercrime Coverage: Similar Facts, Different Results in Two Recent Decisions
November 7, 2016Ohio Supreme Court Punts on Issue Affecting Many Ohio Oil and Gas Leases
October 24, 2016What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and what can an Employer do about it?