Paul Joseph Schumacher Jr.

Paul Joseph Schumacher Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 42 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Environmental and Natural Resources, Litigation, Employee Benefits

127 Public Square, Key Tower, Suite 2820, Cleveland, OH

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Defective and Dangerous Products 35%

Expert in defending multi-national product manufacturers in product liability claims. Also consult clients on product instructions, labeling and warnings.

43 years

35%
Environmental and Natural Resources 25%

Experienced in defense of claims of toxic chemical exposure.

43 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Commercial business litigation representing a variety of businesses, including manufacturers, suppliers, and service companies in business contracts and other disputes.

43 years

25%
Employee Benefits 15%

Experienced in defending employee benefit and ERISA claims for benefits under employer plans.

43 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2015

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote

127 Public Square, Key Tower, Suite 2820, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Posted by Susan | June 04, 2008 | Insurance

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Mr. Schumacher is as good as it gets. In my business (insurance claims) I work with attorneys every day. Mr. Schumacher is detail-oriented, intelligent, and focuses on the issues at hand without losing sight of the bottom line. I have worked with Mr. Schumacher on and off for 20+ years and he has ...only improved over the years. He keeps his clients informed, keeps himself up-to-date on the law and the latest trends, and is a fabulous trial attorney when you need it.

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Paul Joseph Schumacher Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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David Neel

Litigation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a fabulous lawyer. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Litigation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Schumacher as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."

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Scott Stewart

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Paul has opposed me in a number of very serious injury cases. He is a very bright and very hard working attorney who is very detail oriented, I find that he is a quick study grasps all the issues very quickly and on more than one occasion has educated me on a issue I have missed which is important. He is very professional a very worthy polished and truthful advocate. Paul is trusted by his clients to handle very serious cases and with good cause"

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Elena Lougovskaia

Litigation lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He was my direct supervisor for six years before I opened my own practice. Paul is a very knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients. He has 25 years of experience in representing multi-national clients in product liability lawsuits. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Scott Stewart

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Elena Lougovskaia

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Ohio Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Business Magazine

2008

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Leading Civil Litigation Lawyer for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

2007

Named Leading Civil Litigation Lawyers for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

2007

Ohio Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Business Magazine

2006

Named Leading Civil Litigation Lawyers for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

2006

Ohio Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Business Magazine

2005

Named Leading Civil Litigation Lawyers for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

2004

Named Leading Civil Litigation Lawyers for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

2003

Named Leading Civil Litigation Lawyers for Northeast Ohio, Inside Business Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Partner, Gallagher Sharp

Associations

2004 - Present

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

Member

2003 - Present

Trial Attorneys of America

Member

2001 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee

Member

1997 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Product Liability Subcommittee

Member

1984 - Present

Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Member

1983 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Cleveland Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Allianz Insurance Co. v. Praxair, Inc, United States District Court, ND Ohio, Case no. 5:02CV1492

Defense jury verdict after a week of trial

National Plating Company v. Clinton Power, US District Court, ND, Ohio, Case No.: 1:02VV0142

Favorable jury award

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Education

1983

Cleveland State University

J.D., cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2008

Cleveland NITA Trial Advocacy Training Seminar

Trial Advocacy Instructor

2008

Annual Meeting of American Industrial Hygiene Association

Implementing Reproductive and Developemental Health Programs, and elective course for CIH Professionals

2008

Annual Meeting of American Industrial Hygiene Association

Risk Assessment Methods for Reproductive and Developmental Health and Safety Hazards

2007

Ohio Safety Congress and Expo

OSHA: Employer's Rights and Responsibilities

Publications

2007

The DRI Defense Library Series Product Liability Defenses: AState-by-State Compendium, Ohio Chapter

2003

For The Defense Defending Workplace Prenatal Injury Claims

Languages

English

Activity

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