Tony currently serves as Partner-in-Charge of the Columbus office of Thompson Hine and is a partner in the firm's Business Litigation practice group, focusing his practice on complex business litigation with an emphasis in employment and transportation/trucking litigation. Tony has been lead counsel on numerous complex federal and state litigations involving contract disputes and employment matters, including all varieties of discrimination claims. Tony also leads the Thompson Hine Motor Carrier Emergency Response Team, amassing a great deal of experience defending trucking companies in major accident litigation.

Tony is admitted in Ohio, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Sixth Circuits of the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1993
  • The Ohio State University, B.S., 1989

Professional & Civic Involvement

Corporate Boards

The Ohio State University Mens Varsity O Board, Board of Trustees, President
The Ohio State University Alumni Advisory Council, Representative to the Office of the Vice President of Health Services
The Ohio State University Hospital Board, Citizen Member

Professional Associations

American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association

Professional Activities

American Arbitration Associations’ Central Ohio Commercial Advisory Council

Community Activities

Recreation Unlimited, volunteer
United Way of Central Ohio Board of Trustees
United Way of Central Ohio, Chairman, Building Vibrant Neighborhoods Impact Council
Basketball commentator for 610WTVN AM