License
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40 years since Frank A. Ray was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Ohio |
Active
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1973 |
04/13/2013 |
| Pennsylvania |
Inactive
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1983 |
05/14/2013 |
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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President & Owner at Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
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2011–present
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Partner at Chester, Willcox & Saxbe LLP
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2006–2011
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Adjunct Professor at Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University
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2003–2010
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President & Owner at Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
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1983–2005
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Associate Attorney at Michael F. Colley Co., L.P.A.
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1979–1983
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Chief Counsel, Civil Division at Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, OH
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1976–1978
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Director, Economic Crime Project (DOJ/LEAA-funded) at National District Attorneys Association, Washington, DC
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1975–1976
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Economic Crime Section at Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, OH
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1973–1975
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See all 8 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Ohio State University Moritz College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1973 |
| Ohio State University, Columbus |
English Literature |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1970 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Professionalism Award |
American Board of Trial Adovcates - Ohio Chaptor |
2012 |
| Columbus Lawyer of the Year - Plaintiffs Negligence Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2012 |
| Top 5 Columbus Lawyer (2012-2013) |
Super Lawyers |
2012 |
| Columbus Lawyer of the Year -- Malpractice Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2011 |
| Top Ten Ohio Lawyer (2010-2013) |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Columbus Lawyer of the Year -- Bet-the-Company Litigation |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Distinguished Alumnus Award |
Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University |
2006 |
| Friend of Legal Education Award |
Ohio State Bar Association |
2005 |
| Respected Adversary Award |
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys |
2005 |
| Ohio Lawyer of the Year |
Ohio Lawyers Weekly |
1999 |
| Professionalism Award |
Columbus Bar Association |
1997 |
| Fellow |
American College of Trial Lawyers |
1996 |
| Fellow |
International Society of Barristers |
1994 |
| National Award of Distinctive Service |
National District Attorneys Association |
1977 |
See all 14 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Past President (2004) |
American Board of Trial Advocates (Ohio Chapter) |
1993–present
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| Fellow |
Ohio State Bar Foundation |
1993–present
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| Past President (2009-2010) |
Columbus Bar Foundation |
1987–present
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| Member |
American Assn. for Justice (formerly Assn. of Trial Lawyers of America) |
1979–present
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| Past President (1987-1988) |
Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (now Central Ohio Assn. for Justice) |
1979–present
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| Past President (1989-1990) |
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (now Ohio Assn. for Justice) |
1979–present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1973–present
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| Past President (2001-2002) |
Columbus Bar Association |
1973–present
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| Member |
Ohio State Bar Association |
1973–present
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| Committee Member |
Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme Court |
1995–1999
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| Board Member |
Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme Court |
1992–1995
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| Past President (1993-1994) |
American Inns of Court, Judge Robert M. Duncan Chap. |
1988–1994
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See all 12 association entries
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