$ 250-450 per hour
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Frank A. Ray
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About Frank
Biography
For 2021, as in 2017, 2019, and 2020, Super Lawyers ranked Frank Ray as the #1 attorney in Ohio.
After 41 years as an accomplished trial lawyer, since 2014, Frank transitioned to service as a private mediator for complex civil disputes. Drawing on his experience as lead counsel in more than 125 civil trials, Frank has conducted hundreds of mediations for a broad spectrum of legal matters. Attorneys; law firms; state and federal judges; governmental agencies; insurers; small and large businesses; and medical institutions call on Frank to facilitate out-of-court resolution of their civil disputes.
Frank will only convene his in-person mediation conferences at sites located in central Ohio. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, he has regularly conducted mediations by video-teleconference, hosting via the Zoom platform. Whether in-person or remotely, Frank has sustained a high percentage of settlements for participating parties in his mediations.
Frank continues to serve as Legal Counsel to the Columbus Clippers Triple-A Baseball Organization; the operating entity for Huntington Park, the Clippers' home baseball stadium; and Buckeye Boosters, Inc., the official boosters organization of the Athletic Department of The Ohio State University.
Since 2014, Frank has volunteered his time to serve as a fundraiser for the Columbus Bar Foundation's All-In Campaign, charged with raising critical funding from central Ohio lawyers and law firms for the benefit of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Mediation
95%
27 years | 800 cases
Entertainment
5%
50 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 52 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
(866) 552-7959
Mobile
2747 Edington Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221
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Frank A. Ray's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Frank for 15+ years and have found him to be a skilled advocate and consumate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Frank because he is the best of the best. He's intelligent, well tempered, and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet."
"I endorse Attorney Frank Ray for the simple reason that he is a stellar litigator."
James Greer
Litigation lawyer
Robert Beggs
Employment and labor lawyer
Nicholas Yaeger
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Michael F. Colley Award for Service to the Trial Bar, American Board of Trial Advocates (Ohio Chapter)
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Bar Service Medal, Columbus Bar Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Columbus Lawyer of the Year - Plaintiffs Negligence Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Top 5 Columbus Lawyer (2012-2021), Super Lawyers
2012
Professionalism Award, American Board of Trial Adovcates - Ohio Chapter
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Columbus Lawyer of the Year -- Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Ten Ohio Lawyer (2010-2021), Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Columbus Lawyer of Yr. -- Bet-the-Co. Litigation (2009 & 2014), Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Friend of Legal Education Award, Ohio State Bar Association
2005
Respected Adversary Award, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Ohio Lawyer of the Year, Ohio Lawyers Weekly
1997
Professionalism Award, Columbus Bar Association
1996
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
1994
Emeritus Fellow, International Society of Barristers
1977
National Award of Distinctive Service, National District Attorneys Association
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
President & Owner, Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
1900 - Present
President, Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
2006 - 2011
Partner, Chester, Willcox & Saxbe LLP
2003 - 2020
Adjunct Professor, Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University
1983 - 2005
President & Owner, Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
1979 - 1983
Associate Attorney, Michael F. Colley Co., L.P.A.
1976 - 1978
Chief Counsel, Civil Division, Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, OH
1975 - 1976
Director, Economic Crime Project (DOJ/LEAA-funded), National District Attorneys Association, Washington, DC
1973 - 1975
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Economic Crime Section, Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, OH
Associations
2014 - Present
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (Ohio chapter)Diplomate Member
2013 - Present
Legal Aid Society of ColumbusBoard of Trustees
1993 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates (Ohio Chapter)Past President (2004)
1993 - Present
Ohio State Bar FoundationDistinguished Life Fellow
1987 - Present
Columbus Bar FoundationPast President (2009-2010)
1979 - Present
Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (now Central Ohio Assn. for Justice)Past President (1987-1988)
1979 - Present
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (now Ohio Assn. for Justice)Past President (1989-1990)
1979 - Present
American Assn. for Justice (formerly Assn. of Trial Lawyers of America)Member
1973 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationPast President (2001-2002)
1973 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1999
Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme CourtCommittee Member
1992 - 1995
Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme CourtBoard Member
1988 - 1994
American Inns of Court, Judge Robert M. Duncan Chap.Past President (1993-1994)
1973 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Wray, Dir., Oh. Dept. of Transportation v. Cleveland Cold Storage Co., Prob. Ct. of Cuyahoga Co., Oh., Case # 2010-ADV-154719
After a series of evidentiary rulings on novel issues in the law of land appropriation, the case settled for an entered judgment of $8.3 million.
Amer. Chem. Soc. v. LeadScope, Inc. v. Nat. Union Ins. Co., 2005-Ohio-2557 (10th Dist.)
Defendants/Counterclaimants prevailed in their coverage claims with the trial court on summary judgment, upheld on appeal.
Baxter v. Oh. Dept. of Transportation, 2002-Ohio-7063 (10th Dist. Ct. App.)
After an initial trial in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded due to insufficiency of the damages awarded based on unrebutted evidence. On remand and retrial, Plaintiff secured a judgment for $1.6 millon.
Martin v. Telectronics Pacing, U.S. D. Ct., So. D. Oh., 70 F.3d 39 (6th Cir.); 518 U.S. 1030; 105 F.3d 1090 (6th Cir.)
After remand to the U. S. Sixth Circuit Ct. App. by the U. S. Sup. Ct., the case resolved on a confidential basis.
Postema v. Natl. Lge. of Prfl. Baseball & Triple-A Allilance of Prfl. Baseball, 799 F.Supp 1475 (So. NY); 998 F.2d 60 (2nd Cir.)
After evidentiary rulings were reviewed and reversed on appeal, the case settled on a confidential basis.
Brady v. Safety-Kleen Corp., 710 F. Supp. 684; 61 Oh.St.3d 624
After favorable ruling from Ohio Suupreme Court finding Ohio's employer intentional tort statute unconsitutional, on remand, Defedant secured summary judgment on the common law claim.
Triple-A Baseball v. Intl. Lge. of Prfl. Baseball, 655 F. Supp. 513 (Dist. Ma.); 832 F.2d 214 (1st Cir.); crt. dn., 485 U.S. 935
Verdict for League, upheld on appeal
Education
1973
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Ohio State University, Columbus
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2004
Federal Judicial Center
Manual on Complex Litigation, 4th ed. -- Bd. of Editors
Languages
English