Atty. Jeffrey A. Dittmer
A former bailiff and staff attorney in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Mr. Dittmer focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation, including the prosecution of personal injury, products liability and wrongful death claims.
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Jeffrey A. Dittmer is a Member based in Gahanna, Ohio, practicing at Dittmer, Wagoner and Steele, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1989). Educated at Capital University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Ohio State University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Gahanna, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A former bailiff and staff attorney in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Mr. Dittmer focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation, including the prosecution of personal injury, products liability and wrongful death claims
- Mr. Dittmer's experience in criminal defense law includes all aspects of misdemeanors and felonies - including white collar and business crime
- He represents both individuals and businesses in his civil and criminal practice
- As a trial attorney, he has tried many jury and bench trials to verdict throughout the state of Ohio
- He has also presented oral arguments before the 5th and 10th District Courts of Appeals
- Trustee of Hampsted Village Homeowners Association
- Counsel to dozens of homeowner and condominium associations throughout Central Ohio
- Member of the Columbus Bar Association Admissions Committee
- Notable Engagements • Obtained $4 million jury verdict as co-counsel in a medical malpractice case for physician's failure to properly diagnose stomach cancer. • Obtained $4.3 million settlement of a product liability claim against a major automobile manufacturer. • Obtained $1.3 million jury verdict in a premises liability claim later set aside when motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was granted by the trial court. • Obtained $1 million settlement for plaintiff who suffered traumatic brain injury in automobile accident. • Obtained $250,000 settlement for plaintiff who suffered mild traumatic brain injury in automobile accident. • Obtained $150,000 settlement for minor plaintiff who lost finger in ATV accident. • Successfully defended a liquor control/police officer in an 11-count theft in office prosecution in state court, who was found not guilty on all counts. • Successfully defended two Delaware County corporations against claims of intentional tort and negligence for the death of an employee after the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of both corporations
- Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case
- Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case
- Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele LLC serves clients throughout Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties
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- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Ohio State Bar Association • Columbus Bar Association, Member, Admissions Committees • Ohio Association for Justice • Central Ohio Association for Justice • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Gahanna 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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