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Mark Roy DeVan
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Biography
Berkman Gordon Murray & DeVan was founded nearly 60 years ago and has always been at the forefront of criminal, civil and constitutional litigation and appeals. In addition to criminal and white collar defense, we represent plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, and represent professionals and business executives and management in criminal, civil and administrative matters. We also provide representation in business litigation. Our website, , provides a comprehensive list of significant trial, appellate and administrative cases we have handled in state and federal courts.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
52 years
White Collar Crime
30%
52 years
Federal Crime
10%
52 years
Appeals
5%
52 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Ohio for 51 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1974
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Location
Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan
55 Public Square, Suite 2200, Cleveland, OH, 44113-1949
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct
Posted by Julie | February 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
Mark is a good listener. He and his team conduct thorough background and research. As a result, his oral and written arguments were well structured. It was clear to even a casual observer how state and federal laws did or did not pertain to the facts and information brought forward in the case. Ma...
Mark Roy DeVan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. DeVan on significant matter because I knew the defendant well. Mark is obviously a proficient and dedicated lawyer. The case was a complicated one, involving numerous motions, including pre-trial motions and briefs, a pre-trial hearing and a trial of about 7 days over most of 2 weeks. Mark worked effectively with the client, his family, other lawyers, and investigators and consultants. He managed the case excellently throughout, including the gathering of evidence, preparing for witness testimony and cross examination, jury selection, and conduct of the trial itself. He showed excellent judgment about what aspects of the case deserved extra attention and which ones didn't. His fine work and the successful outcome are consistent with what one would expect of one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the area. I have since made referrals of others to Mark and have received very positive reports back."
"I first knew of Mark DeVan by reputation. As I got to know him better and then to work with him, I realized that his reputation as an excellent attorney was well deserved. I would have no reservations on recommending him to anyone who desired his services."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2012
Recognition, Ohio Super Lawyers
2012
Recognition, Cleveland's Best Lawyers
2010
Champion of Justice Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010
Certificate of Recognition, Ohio Supreme Court
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Partner, Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan
Associations
1999 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1995 - Present
American Board of Criminal LawyersFellow
1980 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1974 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Eighth Appellate Judicial District, Judicial Conference
Life Member
1993 - 1994
Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPast President
1989 - 2011
American Inns of CourtMaster Bencher
1988 - 1989
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Ohio v. Sniezek, 8 Ohio App.3d 147 (1982)
Steele v. Taylor, 684 F.2d 1193 (6th Cir. 1982)
State of Ohio v. Liberatore, 4 Ohio St.3d 13 (1983)
United States v. Licavoli, et al., 725 F.2d 1040 (6th Cir. 1984)
Liberatore v. Story, 854 F.2d 830 (6th Cir. 1988)
United States v. Singleton, 902 F.2d 471 (6th Cir. 1990)
United States v. Busacca, 936 F.2d 232 (6th Cir. 1991), 739 F.Supp. 378 (N.D. Ohio, 1990)
State of Ohio v. Waszily, 105 Ohio App.3d 510 (1995)
State of Ohio v. Apanovitch, 107 Ohio App.3d 82 (1995)
State of Ohio v. Gaul, 117 Ohio App.3d 839 (1997)
Mallett v. United States, 334 F.3d 491 (6th Cir. 2003)
Apanovitch v. Houk, 466 F.3d 460 (6th Cir. 2006)
State of Ohio v. Provan, 178 Ohio App.3d 107 (2008)
State of Ohio v. Akron Post No. 8975, VFW, 19 Ohio St.3d 49 (1985)
State of Ohio v. Grewell, 45 Ohio St.3d 4 (1989)
State of Ohio v. Lawrinson, 49 Ohio St.3d 238 (1990)
Education
1974
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Ashland College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Ohio State Bar Association/American College of Trial Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Ethics and Fees in Criminal Cases
2002
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Cross Examination of Cooperating Witnesses
2000
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Client Representation at Trial
1999
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Opening Statements in Criminal Cases
1995
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Jury Selection in Violent Cases
1994
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Speaker re: Jury Selection Through Use of Jury Experts
1993
Society of Professional Journalists
Guest Panelist re: Impact of the Media on High Profile Cases
1991
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Panelist re: Jury Selection
1990
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Lecturer re: Forfeiture and Assets
1989
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Guest Lecturer re: Making the Grand Jury Work for Your Client
1988
Radio Program/Cleveland State University
The Law and You
1985
Practice and Procedure Clinic
Guest Lecturer re: Defense Practice in Common Pleas Court
1982
Cuyahoga County Bar Association
Guest Panelist re: Death Penalty Seminar
1981
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Fees in Criminal Cases
1981
Office of the Ohio Public Defender
Chairman of Death Penalty Symposium
1980
Radio Program/Cleveland State University
The Law and You
1980
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Criminal Law and Procedure
1978
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Guest Lecturer re: Developments in Criminal Law
1978
Cuyahoga County Psychiatric Clinic
The New Insanity Law in Ohio; a Defense Perspective
1978
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Criminal Law and Procedure
Publications
1988
The Vindicator (OACDL)
Whose Grand Jury Is It Anyway? An Account of the Reform of the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury
1985
CCDLA Newsletter
Administrative Searches
1979
1978
CCDLA Newsletter
The Effective Assistance of Assigned Counsel
1978
CCDLA Newsletter
Tacit Waiver of Speedy Trial
N/A
The Champion magazine
Conducting A Defense Jury Voir Dire Through the Judge in Federal District Court
N/A
Oakes' Criminal Practice Letter
The Fundamentals of Representation of the Criminally Accused - The First Contact with a Criminal Case
Languages
English
Activity
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