Atty. Christopher C. Esker

Atty. Christopher C. Esker

Christopher C. Esker joined the firm in 2008 following a decade as a member of Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs’ litigation practice group and his dedicated public service as a Summit County Assistant Prosecutor, Judicial Attorney to Judge Mary Spicer, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, and Judicial Attorney to Judge John W.

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About Christopher C. Esker at a glance

Christopher C. Esker is an Of Counsel based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District (1988). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Akron (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher C. Esker joined the firm in 2008 following a decade as a member of Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs’ litigation practice group and his dedicated public service as a Summit County Assistant Prosecutor, Judicial Attorney to Judge Mary Spicer, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, and Judicial Attorney to Judge John W. Reece, Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth Judicial District
  • He practices in the area of general litigation, including insurance defense, complex litigation, commercial and business litigation, construction, zoning, torts and personal injury, and appellate representation
  • He also serves as General Counsel to the Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District in the area of public finance
  • He has a depth of experience in courtrooms both local and statewide, in municipal, state, and federal courts, including service as a hearing officer, mediator, and arbitrator
  • He has represented clients in Ohio’s Northern and Southern Federal District Courts, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and in the United States Supreme Court, as well as many of Ohio’s common pleas and appellate courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court
  • He has also served clients in venues beyond Ohio through pro hac vice admission in several courts and tribunals
  • Christopher is a graduate of The University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1988), and has supplemented his experience by attending continuing legal education courses sponsored by the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association, and Harvard Law School
  • He was a member of the Akron Law Review at The University of Akron School of Law and served as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law’s Legal Writing Program
  • He is a lifetime member of the Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity
  • He has been honored by his peers through his Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent rating, and has been selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer® annually since 2012
  • Christopher has been an active member of the American, Ohio State and Akron Bar Associations, and has served on many committees, including the Attorney Grievance, Common Pleas and Appellate Court, Continuing Legal Education, and Scholarship Committees, as well as the Judicial Evaluation Commission
  • He is also an active member of the community at large, and has served as a member of the Bath Township Comprehensive Plan Review Committee, Bath Township Historical Preservation Committee, Copley Township Board of Zoning Appeals, Copley Township Audit Committee, Community Advisors for the Reserve, Copley, Ohio, and the St. Hilary School Board, served as president of the Summit County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees and the Weathervane Community Playhouse Board of Trustees, and recently completed a three-year term as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, Inc

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher C. Esker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher C. Esker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Akron are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher C. Esker

Where is Christopher C. Esker's law office located?
Christopher C. Esker's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher C. Esker handle?
Christopher C. Esker focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Christopher C. Esker practiced law?
Christopher C. Esker has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Christopher C. Esker go to law school?
Christopher C. Esker earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
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What awards or recognition has Christopher C. Esker received?
Christopher C. Esker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Akron School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Akron
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 1988

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