Super Lawyers - 2012 Ohio

DURIYA DHINOJWALA

CRITCHFIELD, CRITCHFIELD & JOHNSTON, LTD.

4996 Foote Road Medina, OH 44256

Tel: 330-723-6404 Fax: 330-721-7644 dhinojwala@ccj.com www.ccj.com

Ms. Dhinojwala focuses her practice on the areas of commercial litigation, immigration, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights. She has represented clients in federal and state courts and has experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings. In 2002, she received her J.D. from the University of Akron, School of Law. She is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. She is a member of the OSBA, AILA and the Medina and Akron Bar Associations. She is also a barrister member of the Scanlon and Bell Inns of Court.

IMMIGRATION CIVIL LI TIGATION DEFENSE

JOHN D. MISMAS

THE MISMAS LAW FIRM LLC

38118 Second Street Willoughby, OH 44067

Tel: 440-527-8602

Fax: 440-306-2609 mismas1@aol.com www.mismaslawfirm.com

In 2011, John Mismas opened the The Mismas Law Firm, LLC, to handle mesothelioma cases, and other catastrophic injury cases. John has prosecuted mesothelioma cases in Delaware, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. John has argued numerous appeals and has argued on behalf of an asbestos victim in the Ohio Supreme Court. John has tried cases to verdict against asbestos defendants in both Ohio and Texas. John is also a frequent lecturer on asbestos litigation, speaking at conferences on topics including deposing defense expert witnesses and defense corporate witnesses. John has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. John is also involved in charity work and supports the Northeast Ohio Fallen Officers Heroes Fund.

CLASS AC TION/MASS TORTS

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS

DAVID A. WELLING

CHOKEN WELLING, LLP

3020 West Market Street Akron, OH 44333

Tel: 330-865-4949

Fax: 330-865-3777 davidw@choken-welling.com www.choken-welling.com

David Welling is a partner at Choken Welling, LLP in Akron,
Ohio. Mr. Welling concentrates his practice on handling civil
lawsuits. Throughout his career, Mr. Welling has been counsel
of record in hundreds of cases, handling all aspects of litigation,
including discovery, trials, and appeals. Mr. Welling’s practice
involves commercial litigation, including patent, copyright, and
trademark cases in the federal courts. Mr. Welling’s practice also
includes personal injury litigation, including catastrophic injury
and death cases. Mr. Welling is admitted to the Supreme Court
of Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern
Districts of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for Colorado, and the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL
INTELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
PHILIP A. EICHORN

GORDON D. EVANS, II

THE DONAHEY LAW FIRM, LLP

495 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215

Tel: 614-224-8166

Fax: 614-849-0475 gevans@donaheylaw.com www.donaheylaw.com

Gordon D. Evans, II represents clients who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of medical malpractice, industrial accidents, birth trauma, and auto/trucking/motorcycle accidents. Mr. Evans has served as first chair trial counsel in countless cases, obtaining millions of dollars for his clients. A graduate of Capital University Law School, Mr. Evans also served as Coach of the Law School’s Mock Trial Team. His memberships include the Ohio State Bar Association, Franklin County Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. When not working Mr. Evans enjoys boxing and recently won the Ringside National Boxing Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS

CALVIN S. TREGRE, JR.

BURG, SIMPSON, ELDREDGE, HERSH & JARDINE, P.C.

312 Walnut Street Suite 2090

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Tel: 513-852-5600

Fax: 513-852-5611 ctregre@burgsimpson.com www.burgsimpson.com

Calvin Tregre is a Shareholder with Burg Simpson and represents individuals in products liability, defective drugs, consumer protection, and personal injury wrongful death cases. He has represented hundreds of plaintiffs in individual, class action, and multi-district litigation. Mr. Tregre received his B.S. degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati. He is admitted in the State of Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Tregre serves on the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Country Day School and the SWEL Program, and on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice.