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Dimora v. United States

Obtained reversal of federal bribery convictions under McDonnell and reduction of sentence on behalf of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party. Read More

State ex rel. McKenney v. Jones

Represented amicus curiae public defender’s office in successfully opposing writs of prohibition and mandamus sought by municipal judges against common pleas judges. Read More

RICO

Obtained reversal on appeal of multiple theft, money laundering and RICO convictions and 20-year sentence on behalf of Ohio lawyer. Read More

Obtained reversal of conviction for obstruction of justice and vacating of all other convictions for Remmer hearing based on allegations of extraneous juror influence.

Obtained reversal of conviction for obstruction of justice and vacating of all other convictions for Remmer hearing based on allegations of extraneous juror influence. Read More

Does

Counsel for amici supporting constitutional challenge to provisions of sex-offender-registration statute. Read More

Ortiz

Of counsel to successful petitioner to U.S. Supreme Court, a former prisoner who, after obtaining jury verdict against prison officials for unconstitutional mistreatment, had judgment overturned on appeal. Read More

Burnside

Represented successful petitioner to U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Sixth Circuit’s rule restricting indigent plaintiffs from amending their complaints under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Read More

Catchings

Represented defendant convicted of identity theft in successful appeal of sentence. Read More

Musgrave

Represented businessman in sentencing, appeals, and collateral attack of federal convictions relating to Small Business Administration loan. Read More

Winterich

Obtained reversal on appeal of rape convictions and life sentence on behalf of 50 year old man with no prior criminal record. Read More