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1/20/2023
Gallagher Sharp LLP

Monica Sansalone Joins The CMBA’s “Hot Talks” Session To Address Employment Leave Policies and Practices

On January 17th, 2023, The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) hosted another “Hot Talks” session addressing employment leave policies and practices, a trending topic in light of recent events in our. Read More...
11/9/2021
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Gallagher Sharp Addresses A Variety Of Professional Liablity & Legal Malpractice Topics At The 2021 Professional Liability Services, Inc. Seminar

Managing Partner Monica Sansalone and Partners Markus E. Apelis, Shane Lawson, Maia Jerin, and Teri Richthammer presented at the annual Professional Liability Services, Inc. Seminar on November 5, 2021,. Read More...
3/17/2021
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Governor DeWine Signs Bill Creating Four-Year Statute of Repose for Legal Malpractice Actions

On March 16, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 13, which will amend R.C. 2305.11 and enact R.C. 2305.117 to create a four-year statute of repose for. Read More...
11/11/2020
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Partner Monica Sansalone Co-Presents “Lawyers in Trouble and Ways to Stay Out” For The Ohio State Bar Association

Gallagher Sharp Partner Monica Sansalone co-presented “Lawyers in Trouble and Ways to Stay Out” during the Ohio State Bar Association’s virtual webinar held on November 11th, 2020. Read More...
8/14/2020
By Monica A. Sansalone

Monica Sansalone Presents “Conduct in Court and Depositions: Lawyers Behaving Badly,” For CMBA’s 2020 Federal Court Practice Update, Virtual Training

Gallagher Sharp Partner Monica Sansalone presented “Conduct in Court and Depositions: Lawyers Behaving Badly,” for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations 2020 Federal Court Practice Update, Virtual Training,  on August. Read More...
2/27/2020
By Shane A. Lawson

Partner Shane Lawson Discusses Professional Liability & Firm History In Interview With NBC Affiliate

Gallagher Sharp Partner Shane Lawson sat down with our local NBC affiliate (WKYC – Channel 3 News) to discuss our professional liability group as well as the history of. Read More...
8/15/2019
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Gallagher Sharp’s 2020 Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest most respected peer review publication in the legal profession has selected Gallagher Sharp’s Thomas E. Dover, Joseph W. Pappalardo, Alan M. Petrov, Richard C.O. Rezie,. Read More...
GS Publications
3/4/2024
By Shane A. Lawson

What You Don’t Know About Your Legal Malpractice Insurance Policy Can Hurt You

How Terms Other Than Premium Amounts and Policy Limits Can Impact Coverage When choosing or renewing professional liability insurance coverage, certain considerations are always front of mind—the amount of. Read More...
2/13/2024
By Shane A. Lawson

Don’t Consult and Tell: Adhering to Ethical Obligations When Consultation Does Not Lead to Representation

Prospective clients consulting with an attorney are often anxious to explain their problem to a professional who they hope can help provide a solution. In turn, to adequately understand. Read More...
1/31/2024
By Shane A. Lawson

Don’t Agree to that: The Ethical Limits of Settlement Terms Affecting Legal Counsel

When seeking to settle a civil dispute parties naturally attempt to obtain the most advantages settlement terms possible. Apart from monetary considerations, a party may demand that the opposing. Read More...
1/18/2024
By Shane A. Lawson

Wait, I’m Representing Who?: Avoiding Unintended Attorney-Client Relationships When Declining Legal Representation

As an attorney who focuses on professional liability, I have repeatedly seen the unintended consequences that can result from lawyers failing to properly communicate and document a decision to. Read More...
11/23/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Expanding on Wuerth, the Supreme Court of Ohio Holds That an Employer Cannot Be Held Vicariously Liable for an Employee’s Negligence When the Claims Against the Employee Are Extinguished

On November 22, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio decided that an employer could not be held vicariously liable for an employee’s alleged negligence when the plaintiff’s claims against. Read More...
2/24/2021
Gallagher Sharp LLP

Supreme Court of Ohio Appoints Monica A. Sansalone As Chair of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed Partner Monica A. Sansalone as Chair of The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection. The Fund. Read More...
1/16/2020
By Richard C.O. Rezie

Gallagher Sharp Newsflash: Law Firms May Not Collect Settlement Proceeds from Insurers in Certain Circumstances under New Supreme Court of Ohio Decision

This morning, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued Kisling, Nestico & Redick, L.L.C. v. Progressive Max Ins. Co., Slip Opinion No. 2020-Ohio-82 The Supreme Court of Ohio Holds that. Read More...