Ellen Marie Mccarthy
About Ellen
Biography
Ellen M. McCarthy is a partner at Leizerman & Young LLP. With more than 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, her areas of practice include transportation accidents, medical malpractice, aviation accidents, and workers’ compensation litigation.
From 2005-2009, as one of the 18 appointed members of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Bar Examiners, Ellen was responsible for writing essay questions for the bar exam and the answers of bar applicants.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Ohio for 35 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Leizerman & Young LLP
31387 Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH, 44070
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Ellen Marie Mccarthy's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Competent
Ellen was very knowledgeable about my case and easily communicated the legal process. Above all Ellen advocated upon my behalf to the firm to defend my case on a probono basis.
Ellen Marie Mccarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is my pleasure to endorse Ellen McCarthy as a trial attorney for personal injury cases, including but not limited to medical malpractice claims, automotive claims and mass tort claims. I have personally had the pleasure of working with Ms. McCarthy on many personal injury cases, some in jury trial, with success."
"I have worked both with and against Ellen on a number of cases. She is a fantastic attorney. Ellen is passionate about her clients and works extremely hard for them. Ellen is well respected by her peers and I do not hesitate to refer clients to her. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Incredible knowledge base for medical malpractice. Fabulous personality. Great jury appeal."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Founding Member and Executive Community Member, Law Society of Cleveland
2012
One of Cleveland's Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers, ALM Legal Readers
2011
Bar Registration of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Trial Advocacy Instructor, Cleveland State University Cleveland Marshall College Of Law
1990 - Present
Partner, Nurenberg Paris Heller & McCarthy
Associations
2013 - Present
OAJ Subrogation CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Cuyahoga County Democratic PartyExecutive Committee
2011 - Present
Youth ChallengeBoard of Trustees
2007 - Present
Ohio Association of JusticeMember - Former Trustee
2000 - Present
Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
1990 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Board of Bar Examiners
Member
Junior Committee
Board of Trustees
Member
Member
2008 - 2010
St. Augustine Health CampusBoard of Trustees
1995 - 1999
Women's City ClubBoard of Trustees
Sample of Legal Cases
900,000
$900,000
$657,686
$500,000
$380,000
$4,100,000
$2,000,000
$950,000
$285,000
Confidential
$15,000,000.00
Confidential
Confidential
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA- Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
"Deconstructing The Independent Medical Expert"
2013
"Personal Injury From Start to Finish"
2010
2009
N/A
How Juries Think, Courtroom Presentations, Mistakes During Voir Dire
N/A
Young Lawyers - How to Get Along
Publications
N/A
Languages
English