Atty. Frank A. Ray
Recipient: National Award of Distinctive Service, National District Attorneys Association, 1977; Professionalism Award, Columbus Bar Association, 1997; Professionalism Award, American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter, 2012; Bar Service Medal, Columbus Bar Association, 2013; Michael F. Colley Award for Service to Trial Bar, American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter, 2014.
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About Frank A. Ray at a glance
Frank A. Ray is a President based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on adr and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1973) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2001-2002) Ohio State Bar Association (Board of Editors, Jury Instructions Committee, 2003-2007) Central Ohio Association for Justice (President, 1987-1988) Ohio Association for Justice (President, 1989-1990) American Association for Justice (S, Columbus Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Recipient
- National Award of Distinctive Service, National District Attorneys Association, 1977
- Professionalism Award, Columbus Bar Association, 1997
- Professionalism Award, American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter, 2012
- Bar Service Medal, Columbus Bar Association, 2013
- Michael F. Colley Award for Service to Trial Bar, American Board of Trial Advocates, Ohio Chapter, 2014
Co-Author
- Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Ohio, National Business Institute, Inc., 1988, 1991
- Board of Editors, Manual for Complex Litigation, 4th Ed
- Federal Judicial Center, 2004
- Adjunct Professor, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University, 2002-2011
Director
- Economic Crime Unit, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio, 1973-1975
- Economic Crime Project, National District Attorneys Association, Washington, D.C., 1975-1976
- Chief Counsel, Civil Division, Office of the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, 1976-1977, 1978
Associate
- Brownfield, Kosydar, Bowen, Bally & Sturtz, 1977-1978
- Michael F. Colley Co., L.P.A., 1979-1983
Owner
- Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A., 1983-1993
- 1998-2005, & 2011-present
- Ray & Todaro Co., L.P.A., 1993-1994
- Ray, Todaro & Alton Co., L.P.A., 1994-1996
- Ray, Todaro, Alton & Kirstein Co., L.P.A., 1996-1997
- Ray, Alton & Kirstein Co., L.P.A., 1997-1998
- Partner, Chester, Willcox & Saxbe LLP, 2006-2011
- Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme Court, 1992-1995
- Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme Court, 1995-1999
- Board of Trustees, Legal Aid Society of Columbus, 2011-present
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Frank A. Ray's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank A. Ray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Frank A. Ray is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ohio →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 Columbus 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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