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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.

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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.

    40 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.

    40 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.

    40 years

  4. Estate planning: 15%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

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

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      OHActive198107/18/2021
      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
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      Reviews

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      Excellent Lawyer

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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.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Christopher Isbel, Lawsuits and disputes 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, Lawsuits and disputes 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, Business 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, Business 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, Litigation Attorney on Mar 13, 2009
      Relationship: Co-worker

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

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

      I endorse this lawyer's work.

      Joanne Beasy, Employment and labor 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

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates $275-$325/hour
      OTHER BILLING TYPES
      • 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