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William Joseph Novak

Car accident Attorney at Cleveland, OH

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Mr. Novak has often been referred to as “a lawyer’s lawyer” having tried more than 100 jury trials to a conclusion. He is known as a fierce and relentless cross-examiner and has served his clients well by obtaining significant settlements, which enabled them to put their lives back on track.

Licensed for 49 years
State OH
Status Active
Acquired 1973
Updated 02/08/2023
State KY
Status Inactive
Acquired 1994
Updated 12/20/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Barbara | June 19, 2015
My professional legal experience with William Joseph Novak
Initially, Mr. Novak thoroughly reviewed the medical malpractice case details regarding my father. He was recommended due to his years of experience. Mr. Novak secured pertinent medical records and conducted meaningful interviews with patient, family members and friends. Mr. Novak's ability to effectively collaborate and demonstrate compassionate interpersonal skills developed trusting relationships with all parties involved in the case. His ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, research the necessary information, understand the information and record the information in a written format that all parties could understand resulted in reasonable solutions. At all times, Mr. Novak composed himself professionally, logically and demonstrated creativity with reasonable judgments when problems and unique circumstances occurred. He was accessible, willing to put in the time and effort necessary and demonstrated both presentation and negotiation talent with persuasiveness. Finally, Mr. Novak was able to achieve a satisfying mutual agreement from all parties involved that resulted in a reasonable outcome, for my father. I would support Mr. Novak without hesitation with an outstanding recommendation to anyone in need of his services.
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Posted by Barbara | June 19, 2015
My professional legal experience with William Joseph Novak
Initially, Mr. Novak thoroughly reviewed the medical malpractice case details regarding my father. He was recommended due to his years of experience. Mr. Novak secured pertinent medical records and conducted meaningful interviews with patient, family members and friends. Mr. Novak's ability to effectively collaborate and compassionate interpersonal skills developed trusting relationships with all parties involved in the case. His ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, research the necessary information, understand the information and record the information in a written format that all parties could understand resulted in reasonable solutions. At all times, Mr. Novak composed himself professionally, logically and demonstrated creativity with reasonable judgments when problems and unique circumstances occurred. He was accessible, willing to put in the time and effort necessary and demonstrated both presentation and negotiation talent with persuasiveness. Finally, Mr. Novak was able to achieve a satisfying mutual agreement from all parties involved that resulted in a reasonable outcome, for my father. I would support Mr. Novak without hesitation with an outstanding recommendation to anyone in need of his services.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Novak, Pavlik, Deliberato LLP
  • 1978 - Present
  • Special Counsel
  • Attorney General Of Ohio
  • 1995 - 2007

Education

  • Boston University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1973
  • Boston University
  • BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 1971

Associations

  • Cleveland Bar Foundation
  • fellow
  • N/A
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • MemberProfessional Ethics
  • N/A
  • Ohio Academy for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Eighth District Bar Association
  • Life Member
  • N/A
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • N/A
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Sustaining Member
  • N/A
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Bench Bar Committee
  • 2010 - 2013
  • Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct
  • Vice Chair
  • 2008 - 2016
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Chairman Lawyer Referral Oversight Committee
  • 2004 - 2007
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Judicial Selection Committee
  • 2001 - 2006
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Co-chair Joint Symposium on Ethics and Professionalism
  • 2001 - 2001
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Grievance Committee
  • 2000 - 2002
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Executive Committee for Bar Merger
  • 2000 - 2001
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Fee Dispute Committee
  • 2000 - 2001
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Committee on Professionalism
  • 2000 - 2001
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Trustee
  • 1998 - 2001
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Bar Journal
  • 1998 - 1999
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 1997 - 1997
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Professional Ethics Committee
  • 1993 - 2006
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Greenbrier Seminar
  • 1991 - 1994
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Cle Committee
  • 1990 - 1991
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Long Range Planning
  • 1990 - 1991
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Trustee Litigation Section
  • 1989 - 1996
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Court of Appeals Committee
  • 1989 - 1993
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Lawyer Referral Committee
  • 1989 - 1993
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Tort Committee
  • 1988 - 1989
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • President
  • 1985 - 1986
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Vice President
  • 1984 - 1985
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Treasurer
  • 1983 - 1984
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Trustee
  • 1982 - 1992
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association
  • Chairman Common Pleas Court Committee
  • 1982 - 1994
  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Member Medical Legal Committee
  • 1974 - 1988
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1991
  • Member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 1991

Publications

  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Liability for Inducing Breach of the Patient/Physician Relationship
  • 2002
  • Cleveland Bar Journal
  • Malpractice Insurance Disclosure Rule
  • 2002
  • Cleveland Bar Journal
  • Co-Counsel Fees: Are Referral Fees Permissable?
  • 1999
  • Cleveland Bar Journal
  • Attorney Liens and Retaining Client Files
  • 1998
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Speaking Engagements

  • Cleveland Bar Association
  • Tort Reform
  • 1998

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (4)
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Unknown Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer for their leadership in the community and commitment to clients."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. His experience and knowledge is invaluable."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer because he is knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cleveland Car accident Lawyer William Joseph Novak
William Joseph Novak
Car accident Attorney
Cleveland, OH
Licensed for 49 years