Rebecca focuses her practice in the firm’s Litigation area, with a special emphasis on business matters, insurance disputes, medical malpractice lawsuits and personal injury claims. She also advises clients on compliance with health care regulations and laws. Rebecca has been with the firm since 2003.
Litigation Rebecca practices in the areas of civil litigation and health care law. She prides herself on providing excellent client service and identifying the client’s goals and developing an efficient and effective strategy for achieving those goals. While Rebecca enjoys representing a client in any matter involving litigation or dispute resolution, she routinely assists clients with cases involving commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance disputes, and medical malpractice.
Health Care Rebecca also advises health care clients on issues such as compliance with HIPAA and other state and federal laws and regulations.
Rebecca focuses her practice in the firm’s Litigation area, with a special emphasis on business matters, insurance disputes, medical malpractice lawsuits and personal injury claims. She also advises clients on compliance with health care regulations and laws. Rebecca has been with the firm since 2003.
Litigation Rebecca practices in the areas of civil litigation and health care law. She prides herself on providing excellent client service and identifying the client’s goals and developing an efficient and effective strategy for achieving those goals. While Rebecca enjoys representing a client in any matter involving litigation or dispute resolution, she routinely assists clients with cases involving commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance disputes, and medical malpractice.
Health Care Rebecca also advises health care clients on issues such as compliance with HIPAA and other state and federal laws and regulations.
Career Highlights - Selected as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Law & Politics Magazine.
- Experienced several jury trials in Ohio State Courts, as well as one Federal Court trial.
- Served as chairperson of the Columbus Bar Association New Lawyers’ Committee for 3 years.
- Successfully argued to the Tenth District Court of Appeals coverage for a client’s insurance claim.
Professional Memberships - American Quarter Horse Association, member
- Columbus Bar Association, Barrister Leader Program, member (2003-2004), social chair (2004-2005)
- Columbus Bar Association, New Lawyer Committee, Chairperson (2004-2007)
- Columbus Council on World Affairs, member (2004-2007)
- Community for New Direction, Board of Trustees, member (2004-present), Fundraising Committee, co-chair (2008-2009)
- Interfaith Legal Services, Steering Committee, member; clinic volunteer (2002-2006)
- Leadership Columbus, Class of 2007
- Ohio State Bar Association, member
- Pro Bono Tenants Advocacy Project, volunteer (2007-2010)
- United Way of Central Ohio, Young Leadership Group, member (2005-2007)
- Young Professionals of Columbus, member (2004-2006)
- YWCA Woman to Woman Sponsorship Subcommittee, member (2007), co-chair (2008-present)
- YWCA Woman of Achievement Sponsorship Subcommittee, member (2009)
Publications & Presentations - “The Franklin County Common Pleas Commercial Docket: A Year in Review,” Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Winter 2010, co-author
- “The Power of Balance,” YWCA Leadership Luncheon Series, September 3, 2009
- "What is New on the Commercial Docket," Advocate: The Litigation Newsletter, July 2009
- “Do We Have An Agreement?,” Reflections on Life and the Law, Wit and Wisdom from Columbus Bar Association Attorneys, 2006
- "The Importance of Being Silent," Advocate: The Litigation Newsletter, July 2006
- "Avoid Problems Later by Conditioning Your Bid," Construction Law Newsletter, July 2006
- "What Does Ohio's New Tort Reform Law Mean to You?," Advocate: The Litigation Newsletter, October 2005
- “Ohio’s New Tort Reform Law: What Does it mean to Retail Merchants?,” Council Concepts, Spring 2005, co-author
- "Does an Arbitration Provision Really Keep You Out of Court?," Advocate: The Litigation Newsletter, February 2004
- "Ohio Courts Will Not Tolerate Fraud - Attorney Fees Are Recoverable," Advocate: The Litigation Newsletter, October 2003
Bar Admissions - Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Education - Juris Doctorate (2001)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
The Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, associate editor - Bachelor of Science, Psychology (1998)
The Ohio State University
With honors; cum laude