William Joseph Novak

William Joseph Novak

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 52 years

Car accident Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

1660 W 2nd St Ste 950, Cleveland, OH

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

51 years

20%
Litigation 20%

51 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 52 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 31 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Novak Pavlik Deliberato, LLP

1660 W 2nd St Ste 950, Cleveland, OH, 44113-1419

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William Joseph Novak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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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 effect...ively 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.

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 effect...ively 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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"I endorse this lawyer. His experience and knowledge is invaluable."

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Chelsea Shenton

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Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer because he is knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough."

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Matthew Deliberato

Litigation lawyer | Jun 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1991

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1991

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Managing Partner, Novak, Pavlik, Deliberato LLP

1995 - 2007

Special Counsel, Attorney General Of Ohio

Associations

Cleveland Bar Foundation

fellow

Cleveland Bar Association

MemberProfessional Ethics

Ohio Academy for Justice

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Eighth District Bar Association

Life Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Cleveland Bar Association

Sustaining Member

2010 - 2013

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Bench Bar Committee

2008 - 2016

Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct

Vice Chair

2004 - 2007

Cleveland Bar Association

Chairman Lawyer Referral Oversight Committee

2001 - 2006

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Judicial Selection Committee

2001 - 2001

Cleveland Bar Association

Co-chair Joint Symposium on Ethics and Professionalism

2000 - 2002

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Grievance Committee

2000 - 2001

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

1998 - 2001

Cleveland Bar Association

Trustee

1998 - 1999

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Bar Journal

1997 - 1997

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Secretary

1993 - 2006

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Professional Ethics Committee

1991 - 1994

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Greenbrier Seminar

1990 - 1991

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Cle Committee

1990 - 1991

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Long Range Planning

1989 - 1996

Cleveland Bar Association

Trustee Litigation Section

1989 - 1993

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Court of Appeals Committee

1989 - 1993

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Lawyer Referral Committee

1988 - 1989

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Tort Committee

1985 - 1986

Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys

President

1984 - 1985

Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys

Vice President

1983 - 1984

Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys

Treasurer

1982 - 1992

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Trustee

1982 - 1994

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Chairman Common Pleas Court Committee

1974 - 1988

Cleveland Bar Association

Member Medical Legal Committee

Education

1973

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Boston University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

1998

Cleveland Bar Association

Tort Reform

Publications

2002

Cleveland Bar Journal Malpractice Insurance Disclosure Rule

2002

Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys Liability for Inducing Breach of the Patient/Physician Relationship

1999

Cleveland Bar Journal Co-Counsel Fees: Are Referral Fees Permissable?

1998

Cleveland Bar Journal Attorney Liens and Retaining Client Files

Languages

English

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