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Paul Walter Leithart II

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About Paul

The main focus of my practice is litigation, primarily in the areas of business disputes, real estate, insurance  and personal injury, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.  Litigation can be time consuming, expensive and emotionally draining. I therefore continually analyze the costs and benefits of filing a lawsuit and pursuing the case. The most successful outcomes occur when the case is pursued with the expectation that a trial will occur. If the case does not settle, then we are ready for trial.

I also have an active practice in real estate, both residential and commercial, involving sales/purchases, refinance, landlord-tenant and leases.  I am the managing member of a small family owned real estate business and use my personal experience to represent my clients. 

Our law firm also has represents businesses and individuals who are experiencing financial hardship including in bankruptcy and receivership matters.

I also have an active practice in probate law and estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, and lawsuits arising in Probate Court.

Practice areas

Estate planningProbateReal estateLawsuits and disputes
  1. Lawsuits and disputes: 40%

    My experience in lawsuits/disputes, including arbitration, involves the following: business disputes, real estate, insurance, collection matters, bankruptcy litigation, eviction cases, personal injury, receivership matters and other areas that involve legal disputes that are filed in court or resolved through arbitration. My experience includes the representation of both Plaintiffs and Defendants. I represent individuals, small companies and large corporations.

    39 years

  2. Real estate: 30%

    I represent clients in real estate transactions and also in real estate litigation. I own a small real estate company and therefore understand the legal and practical issues involved in real estate. My transactional experience includes commercial and residential matters. My litigation experience includes eviction cases, foreclosures and fraud cases.

    39 years

  3. Probate: 15%

    Our office has a strong practice in the area of probate law. I represent clients with respect to their estate planning needs, usually involving a will, health care directives, and often the preparation and implementation of a trust agreement. with respect to the administration of a decedent's estate, I work closely with our law firm paralegal to administer both large and small estates in an efficient manner.

    39 years

  4. Estate planning: 15%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

575 South Third Street
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Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., L.P.A.

575 South Third Street
Columbus, OH, 43215

Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., LPA

48 South High Street
Dublin, OH, 43017

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive198108/07/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers12
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Parent's Board Vice President RecognitionHillsdale College Parent's Board2003
SAFETY DIRECTOR RECOGNITIONCITY OF GAHANNA1997
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Shareholder/Vice PresidentStrip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., L.P.A.1983 - Present
Ethics CommitteeColumbus Bar Association2008 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Voice CorpsRadio Reader to the Blind2010 - Present
Central Ohio Association for JusticeN/A2007 - Present
Committee to Elect James McGregorTreasurer1985 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Ohio State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Ohio Academy of Trial LawyersMemberN/A
City of GahannaCandidate - Gahanna City Attorney2011 - 2011
Columbus Bar AssociationEthics Committee2008 - 2011
Hillsdale College Parent's BoardVice President2002 - 2003
City of GahannaMember/Civil Service Commission2000 - 2017
City of GahannaSafety Director1987 - 1997
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Capital University Law Review"Workers Compensation-Appeal Claim,"1980
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Capital University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor/Cum Laude Honors1981
Hillsdale CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1977
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law in OhioLandlord-Tenant Law2014
Daughters of the American RevolutionThe United States Constitution1995
Child Custody and DivorceIntitial Client Conference1995
WCVO Radio ProgramWills and Trusts1991
Busymen's Club"Witness" by Whittaker Chambers1989
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Injury Case/Uninsured Motorist SettlementSettlement
Company A v. Company BJudgment Collected in Full
Client vs. Insurance CompanySettled for policy limits.
Kimberly Doe vs. Allison DoeSettlement for Policy Limits
Insurance Company vs. Jane DoeCase settled - claim insured and fees paid
Company vs. Jane DoeJudgment rendered for approximately $1.4 million.
Mortgage Company vs. John DoeThe case was dismissed by the Plaintiff.
Receivership-Real EstateDecision for our client - damages awarded for approximately $1.9 million.

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Truly cares about the people he is working with Very prompt and does an excellent job Able to explain things in a manner that I could understand

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Attorney Paul Leithart has been for me the most competent attorney that I have ever worked with. His knowledge of the law amazes me, and yet he is a very humble person.

Arnold Holmes

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Highly recommended. Among the best.

Excellent and Knowledgeable Legal Council

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We have used Paul Leithart for our legal council for at least 20 years. Mr. Leithart has been an excellent lawyer for our company representing us in a variety of matters. He has shown versitility, honesty, reliability and has shown the ability to be knowledgeable on the subjects at hand after detailed research he has provided. When looking for a lawyer one must be able to depend on expert advise to be able to make the proper decisions involving our business cases and Paul has provided that at the highest level. To put it simply he has proven to be a champion in our corner in all legal matters and we would highly recommend his services in any and all legal arenas.

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Christopher Isbel, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Mr. Leithart provides excellent representation for his clients. My experiences with Mr. Leithart include matters involving litigation, mortgage foreclosure defense, and arbitration of construction defect. In each matter, Mr. Leithart demonstrated that he was an exceptionally skilled attorney.

Jeffrey Perry, Consumer protection Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Paul is the lawyer you want in your corner. He takes the time to analyze and truly understand his clients' issues. Paul's work ethic, along with his legal acumen, enable him to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation. Paul is a true professional.

Sam Shihab, Immigration Attorney on Sep 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked closely with Paul and found him to be very knowledgeable, and capable. I endorse him without hesitation.

Harold Paddock, Mediation Attorney on Apr 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Paul's work. He is a versatile and resourceful advocate, with a fine working knowledge of both business law and litigation. I would trust him to be my personal counsel if I needed legal services. Harold Paddock, Columbus, Ohio

Kenneth Goldberg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 13, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker

Mr. Leithart is an excellent litigator and I endorse his work without reservation

Charles Bendig, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 30, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Joanne Beasy, Family Attorney on Jan 28, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul and I co-counseled in the defense of a sexual harassment case and I was impressed with his knowledge of the law, his litigation skills and his negotiation skills.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$275-$325/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.30%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card