Atty. Mark E. Defossez
Mark has obtained the highest civil jury verdicts in Franklin County (2000, 2001), Licking County (1998) and Gallia County (2008). His jury verdicts include an $8.5 million verdict for a worker who lost a portion of his arm due to a workplace accident.
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Mark E. Defossez is a Senior Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practforg at The Donahey Law Firm. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and Ohio (1991). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1984) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations Franklin County Trial Association American Association for Justice Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark has obtained the highest civil jury verdicts in Franklin County (2000, 2001), Licking County (1998) and Gallia County (2008)
- His jury verdicts include an $8.5 million verdict for a worker who lost a portion of his arm due to a workplace accident
- Mark's trial experience and expertise speaks for itself
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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