$ 195-300 per hour
Tom is the founding Member & Principal of Connick Law, LLC, a top-rated Cleveland, OH law firm.
He's established a reputation of handling complex & high-stakes litigation. His experience includes: Insurance law, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Class Actions, Commercial & Business Litigation, Mass Torts, Construction law, Consumer Fraud & Employment Law.
His legal ability has led to successfully defending multi-million dollar exposure lawsuits, as well as recovering in excess of $12,000,000 in verdicts and/or settlements. His appointment as class counsel in several class actions stem from his willingness to represent clients with extremely difficult circumstances. Tom’s also succeeded in representing clients in litigation matters, including business contingency plaintiff cases, as well as successfully prosecuting consumer fraud cases. Tom’s committed to his client’s success through aggressive, integrity-based & skilled legal advocacy.
Tom is listed in the A.M. Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, and was named a Rising Star in the 2009 edition of Ohio SuperLawyers. His annual recognition in Cleveland’s Top Rated Lawyers is based on his AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the industry’s leading peer-review ranking system, signifying he exhibits the highest level of professional & ethical standards. Tom is also a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Tom's twice argued before the Supreme Court of OH, and is an experienced appellate lawyer complementing his litigation practice. He is admitted to practice law in all Ohio State and Federal Courts, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of MI and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of IN, South Bend Division.
Tom’s been described as “an excellent attorney and a good person,” a “results-oriented client advocate,” and as the “go-to guy for the tangled, messy, and interesting cases that can only be handled by one of the best.”
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Practice Areas
$ 195-300 per hour
33%-40%
Sometimes
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Downtown - PNC Center, 201 E. Fifth Street - 19th Floor, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
connicklawllc.com/Galleria at PNC Plaza, 20 S. Third Street - Suite 210, Columbus, OH, 43215
connicklawllc.com/1375 East 9th Street Suite 900, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Tom has been exceptional in communicating with me, as we navigate through the litigation process. His work has been solid, and I anticipate a favorable conclusion to my matter.
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Thomas J. Connick is a World-Class passionate skilled legal advocate that takes special pride in protecting his clients and making things right. Tom has keen perception and unique abilities to cut through the complexity, remains highly focus in developing excellent strategies and skillfully pres...
Posted by Kim | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have availed myself of Mr. Connick's legal services repeatedly and have always gotten first-rate, top notch representation and consultations. He never hesitates to go the extra mile and my results have always been positive. His never-quit attitude and reasonableness earns him my respect and the res...
Posted by John | January 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The way Tom Connick practices law is the way it is meant to be; Professional, Personal and Practical. Tom has represented me and my firm on multiple occasions for different reasons. His knowledge of the law and ability to communicate it effectively to us, as his clients, and more importantly to our...
Posted by Kathleen | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Thomas and his team are doing an excellent job with our class action. They put the hours and research in believe me. They make you feel so comfortable, but will not sugarcoat things. I feel they are honest and follow the law and procedure of the court process. I am confident in recommending Tom I k...
"I have known Tom for 10 years. In that time, I have always found him to be a forceful and tenacious advocate for his clients. His legal writing and his oral advocacy skills are equally superb. He is an ethical and honest litigator. It has been a pleasure to know and work with him."
"I have worked with Tom for many years both as Co-counsel and as opposing counsel. He is an excellent lawyer who is relentless and vigorous in his pursuit of his client interests. He is a true champion for underdog. He has the highest of my recommendations."
"I endorse Tom Connick. He knows the insurance industry inside and out and always obtains the best possible outcome for his injured clients."
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Environmental and natural resources lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Consumer Prot.; Civ. Appellate; Civ. Litigation; Insurance Law, Lead Counsel
2017
Top Rated Lawyer, Cleveland's Top Rated Lawyers
2015
Top Rated Lawyer, Cleveland's Top Rated Lawyers
2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyer
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Owner/Managing-Member, Connick Law LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
2010 - 2014
Attorney/Partner, Dubyak Connick sammon Thompson & Bloom
2000 - 2009
Attorney/Partner, Davis & Young LPA
1998 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Weston Hurd
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MA - Masters
1992
BA
1922
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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