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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed for 41 years
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Mark Wayne Napier
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About Mark

I help victims of another's careless conduct. I care, I listen, and I keep my clients informed.

I have a passion for helping injured clients and their families receive full compensation for the true losses they have suffered. The legal system today can be quite harsh and difficult to navigate. I was born in KY but have lived in Cincinnati most of my life. I am a Reds, Bengals, and University of Cincinnati fan. I am married to Maureen Napier and we have two great adult children, Shan and Sean. I volunteer with the St. Vincent DePaul Society every Saturday returning calls for financial assistance. I have been truly blessed.

Practice areas

OtherPersonal injuryTrucking accidentWrongful deathNursing home abuse and neglect
  1. Nursing home abuse and neglect: 30%

    Nursing Home companies are subject to many federal and state regulations, and recognized rules. If they violate a regulation or rule, and a loved one is seriously hurt or killed, we can help you recover for the harms and losses caused. responsible. ompany responsible.

    41 years

  2. Wrongful death: 20%

    Any death caused by the negligence of another person or company.

    41 years

  3. Trucking accident: 20%

    Truck companies and commercial drivers are subject to many federal and state regulations. If the company or driver violates one of these "rules of the road," then people can be seriously hurt or killed. We know the rules of the road for trucking companies and commercial drivers, and can make sure they are help accountable for their negligence.

    41 years

  4. Personal injury: 15%

    For nearly 40 years, I have represented persons and families to recover for the losses they have incurred from nursing home neglect, car accidents, big truck accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and all other personal injury matters.

    41 years

  1. Car accident: 15%

    Distracted driving has become a huge problem with the rise of social media. We know how to hold distracted drivers accountable for the injuries or deaths they may cause.

    41 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

600 Vine Street, 9th Floor
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Freking Myers & Reul

600 Vine Street, 9th Floor
Cincinnati, OH, 45202

Office (513) 592-2310
Mobile (513) 520-8806

Website

http://www.fmr.law

Firm Website - Mark Napier

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
KYAuthorized to practice law198910/04/2010
OHActive197802/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers78
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
MasterAmerican Inns of CourtN/A
Ohio Super Lawyer - Plaintiff Personal Injury - 2010 - 2018Super Lawyer Magazine/Cincinnati MagazineN/A
AV Preeminent Peer RatingMartindale-HubbellN/A
10/10 Superb Client RatingAVVON/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerFreking Myers & Reul LLC2001 - Present
PartnerYoung Reverman & Napier Co LPA1983 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember2011 - Present
Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers AssociationPast President2001 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
Cincinnati Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember1983 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember1978 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeBoard Member1992 - 2014
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
EzineArticles.comEight Ways You Hurt Your Own Personal Injury CaseN/A
EzineArticles.comWhen to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'EmN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ohio Northern UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1978
Ohio State University, ColumbusBS - Bachelor of Science1975
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
You and the Legal SystemNursing Homes: "What You Should Know About Nursing Homes"2017
Cincinnati Bar Association Torts 'R Us SeminarNursing Homes: "Torts in the Nursing Home"2015
OAJ Trucking Litigation Seminar, Toledo, OHTrucking Litigation: "How to Win Your Spoliation of Evidence Claim"2014
WXIX-TV Fox 19, Cincinnati, OHPersonal Injury: "All About Injuries" - "Moore Law" TV Show2013
SWOTLA Spring Seminar, Cincinnati, OHTrucking Litigation: "Truck Accident Jury Instructions"2013
Ohio Association for Justice Annual ConventionTrucking Litigation: "Claims Based on Faulty Loading and Securement"2012
OAJ Trucking Litigation Seminar, Dayton, OHTrucking Litigation: "What Every PI Lawyer Should Know About Commercial Vehicle EDRs"2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Wrongful Death of Cerebral Palsy Resident Due to Negligent SupervisionConfidential Settlement
Wrongful Death of Homeowner Killed by Negligent HVAC TechnicianConfidential Settlement
Apartment Resident Severly Injured In a Fall Down Her Stairs.Sucessful jury verdict
Wrongful Death of Nursing Home Resident Whose Elopement Ankle Alarm Failed.Confidential Settlement
Textile Factory Worker's Arm Crushed and Amputated Due to Removal of Winder Machine's Safety DeviceConfidential settlement
Apartment Resident's Guest Suffers Permanent Paraplegia When Balcony Railing FailsConfidential settlement
Two Engineers Suffer Arsine Poisoning When Wastewater Treatment Unit Was Negligently DesignedConfidential settlement
Police Captain Disabled by Restaurant Chef's Impaired DrivingConfidential settlement
Professional Basketball Player Sidelined When Apartment Complex Allows Dangerous Hole Alongside Pedestrian PathSuccessful jury verdict
Subcontractor Pipefitter Suffers Severe Explosion Injuries During Demolition of Former Chemical Lab's Sanitary LinesConfidential Settlement

Reviews

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Food Poisoning

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We hired Mark Napier due to getting food poisoning and being hospitalized. We found Mark to be very personable, professional and well organized. He kept us informed all along the way and had my case settled in 7 months. I definitely would recommend him.
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Outstanding attorney

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Mark did an outstanding job. My case was very tedious and he carried his self in a very professional manner, worked hard, got more than I expected in our settlement. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Bicycling Accident

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I found Mark to be approachable, professional and empathetic to our personal situation. Mark was willing to explore outside resources that included expert witness testimony.
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The right attorney for you

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I was extremely grateful to have Mark Napier as my legal representative. He was thorough, honest, professional and personable. I enjoyed our relationship though the entire legal process and as I know that he had many other clients, he made me feel that I was his primary concern. He was prepared and researched all issues related to my case. I would recommend Mark Napier to anyone seeking legal advice.

Excellent representation

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I had the honor of hiring Mr. Napier for an employment defense. He is extremely well-versed, knowledgeable and humble. I could not ask for a better experience in his line of work, he is the best of the best and really knows the laws well. I highly recommend his representation.

A man of his word.

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After contacting the attorney who prepared our wills, etc., we were advised she did not feel comfortable working my employment case. However, she did have a recommendation for me and that person was Mark Napier. She stated her investigation had his name appearing 99% of the time as a person whom she felt good in referring. My husband and I met with Mr. Napier and from the very beginning I felt at ease. There was no fancy foot work, just simply stated facts from his years of experience. What I most admired about Mr. Napier was he did what he said he would do and when he said he would do it. I was never left wondering what was happening. And, to my amazement, when I corresponded to him via e-mail, he was very prompt in replying. AND, my encounters with his firm were always with him personally. I never felt I was just another case number, I felt I was truly a person that mattered. He was extremely knowlegable in handling my case and certainly was not intimidated. When the time arrived for my hearing, I was surprised to find myself calm. I attribute this to Mr. Napier preparing me for what would transpire. Without his help and guidance, I do not feel I would have had the outcome in my case that I had. Yes, we won! I have the greatest respect for Mr. Napier and would highly recommend his services. Again, when your questions and e-mails are personally handled by your attorney, that should mean alot. It is very evident Mr. Napier has a passion for what he does and to this extent he provides his clients with what I would vouch for to be the best of services. Should my husband and I need the services of an attorney in the future, Mr. Napier will be the first person we will contact. I thank him for his contribution to his profession and again, pay homage to him with the highest of respect.

Knowledge and Responsability

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I am very happy and very satisfied with the work, progress and development off my case, Mr. Napier and the team that he had working on my case was very knowledgeable and took the time to response every question and concern that i did have during the trans-course of my case. I am very satisfied with the overall work, progress and results of this matter. I do recommend with high honors Mr. Napier for your legal matters, and by this way to thank him and his team for the good work,understanding and overall nice work during this matter of mine. Thank you people very much.

It is nice to know that there a few good lawyers to be found

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I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mark during a very sad and trying time for my husband and our family. Mark was a breath of fresh air during this difficult time. He is a very organized, knowledgeable, and dedicated professional. He uses good judgement skills as well as being kind, and caring to clients and their families. Mark works well with his staff to keep the client up to date regarding the progress of their case. He does an excellent job of forecasting and explaining the probability of what may and may not happen in a case. Mark is a good coach for preparing clients regarding what to expect in an arbitration or trial. He is wise in his years as an expert lawyer and I am so thankful he has not lost his passion for his profession!

Professional, high attention to detail, great advocate.

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Mr. Napier accepted my highly technical personal injury / negligence case in 2005 and the case was successfully settled in 2008. Throughout the case Mr. Napier delivered great personal attention/care, sound advice, and strong advocacy. He contacted the right experts, performed exceptionally well during mediation, and always spent the extra time putting accuracy and emphasis on detail. Additionally Mr. Napier spent the extra time delivering great advice even after my case had been settled giving delivering information on how to proceed with future care and what available options I had. At all stages of my 3 year case Mr. Napier surpassed expectations, I would highly recommend him as a highly respectable and trustworthy attorney.

An opinion based on three years experience

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I first met Mark Napier in Oct. 2001 and my case was settled in Sept. 2004. Working with Mark during that 3 year period, I got to know him very well. Mark did a great job on my case. He was able to get a very good settlement in very difficult circumstances. Mark is easy to work with and very patient in listening to all ideas. Mark is very thorough and very knowledgeable. I never had a question that he did not have the answer for and he explained everything I did not understand in layman's terms. Mark is also flexible in his approach and in considering different strategies. This is a trait that I have found many lawyers do not possess. Further I admired his intelligence as well as his moral and ethical characteristics. In short, I have nothing but praise for Mark Napier. He is the type of person I like to associate with.

Attorney endorsements

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Tod Thompson, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer without reservation. I had the pleasure of working with Mark Napier for many years. Mark is an outstanding attorney who genuinely cares for his clients.

Thomas Gelwicks, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mark Napier is one of the outstanding lawyers in Cincinnati and southwestern Ohio. He has a strong record of achievement in litigation and he is a leader in the tort bar. I highly endorse.

Rhys Richards, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I had the pleasure of clerking for Mr. Napier and his wonderful colleagues at Freking & Betz during law school. Mr. Napier instilled in me a desire to obtain justice for every client, a desire that still drives me today. Mr. Napier is an excellent attorney who will provide sound advice.

Ronald Burdge, Lemon law Attorney on Jan 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend this lawyer. Attorney Napier (and his firm too) have an excellent reputation for their extraordinary knowledge of Personal Injury Law and courtroom skills. The reviews of his work and reputation by others here on Avvo tell you a lot but if you want to know more you can read any of the several hundred Legal Guides he has published on Avvo or his answers to consumer questions. You quickly realize what anyone in the southwestern Ohio legal community knows. Attorney Napier is one of the very best. If you have been injured or just want to know your rights, and his offices are anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you.

Elizabeth Tuck, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 2, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

John Holschuh, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 23, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mark for over 20 years. He is an outstanding attorney and always puts the needs of his clients first. I have referred clients to Mark for representation in the areas of personal injury and employment discrimination. Mark is one of the top attorneys in southwest Ohio in the area of litigation.

James Crowley, Social security Attorney on Sep 22, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mark and I worked on an international personal injury case recently, one that also involved worker's compensation issues, including major safety violations. The case took four years to resolve. In that time, Mark took countless depositions of expert and fact witnesses, made several court appearances, and successfully defeated a significant motion for summary judgment involving intentional tort law. Throughout this involved matter, Mark demonstrated excellent knowledge of the evolving Ohio law, related to our common client in a clear and decisive manner, and acted professionally at every opportunity. It was a distinct honor to work with Mark in this case. I have the highest regard for his honesty, competence and tenacity. I look forward to working with him again in the future. James C. Crowley, IV Cincinnati, OH

Ronald Major

I have worked with Mark for quite a while both as a fellow attorney and as a mediator. Mark is an excellent attorney who always provides excellent representation for his client. I would recommend Mark without hesitation.

Cost

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-35%

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