Atty. Ray C. Freudiger
Ray Freudiger is a highly experienced litigator, having represented and defended clients in over 100 bench and jury trials in the state and Federal courts of Ohio. He has spent his career defending businesses and public entity clients in a wide variety of professional and general liability claims and suits brought against them.
Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH · 35+ Years Experience
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About Ray C. Freudiger at a Glance
Ray C. Freudiger is a Shareholder based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio (1993), Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (2017), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio (2018). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ray C. Freudiger
- Ray Freudiger is a highly experienced litigator, having represented and defended clients in over 100 bench and jury trials in the state and Federal courts of Ohio
- He has spent his career defending businesses and public entity clients in a wide variety of professional and general liability claims and suits brought against them
- As a member of the firm’s Professional Liability Department, Ray has experience defending school districts in a wide array of matters including allegations of wrongful termination and discrimination and has knowledge of Special Education laws needed to appear in due process hearings before independent hearing officers
- He also defends employers against allegations of discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity and/or national origin
- He represents these clients before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the EEOC, and in the federal and state courts
- Ray additionally defends insurance agents and brokers, amusement park operators, real estate brokers & agents, architects, engineers, surveyors and homeowners associations in errors & omissions claims
- Since joining the firm, he has had 11 jury trials, 10 of which resulted in a defense verdict and the other verdict substantially less than the pretrial offer
- Ray has defended clients before administrative agencies such as in the Ohio Division of Real Estate, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and Department of Urban Development (HUD)
- He also regularly conducts seminars for real estate brokers and their agents on real estate law issues, as part of their continuing education requirements and to help them to avoid litigation
- Prior to attending law school, Ray obtained his property and casualty insurance license, which has served him well in representing clients in insurance coverage and bad faith matters
- Classes/Seminars Taught •An Overview of Commercial Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania & Ohio, Marshall Dennehey Client Presentation, January 26, 2021 •Risk Management Best Practices for Engineers, Client Presentation, January 25, 2018 Published Works •Legal Updates for Insurance Agents & Brokers, August 2018 - present •'Berry v
- Paint Valley Supply, LLC: Fourth Appellate District's Decision Provides Key Lessons for Personal Injury Defense Litigators,' co-author, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA), Fall 2017 Newsletter Results Summary Judgment Secured, Preserving $750,000 in Coverage for Insured in Major Trucking Liability Dispute Ray Freudiger and Michael A. Roberts (both of Cincinnati) successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of their client in a coverage dispute arising from a May 19, 2022, motor vehicle accident
- A permissive driver operated a box truck for an interstate trucking company and caused severe injuries to two tort victims
- Prior to the accident, the insured had procured a commercial auto policy for the trucking company with stated limits of $1,000,000
- Following the accident, the insurer initiated a declaratory judgment action asserting that only reduced bodily injury limits of $25,000/$50,000 applied and later counterclaimed, alleging it would not have insured the driver had he been properly submitted for approval under the policy
- After extensive discovery, briefing, and oral argument, the court rejected the insurer’s attempt to shift responsibility for the $750,000 in coverage it was legally required to provide for permissive drivers under Ohio law, granting summary judgment in favor of the insured and preserving $750,000 in liability exposure
- Summary Judgment Secured in a Design Defect Case We won summary judgment on behalf of a company that provided software for the overall design of roof trusses in a design defect case
- The plaintiff owned the apartment complex being built and hired Turnbull Wahlert to construct the building. 84 Lumber was subcontracted by Turnbull to build and install the roof trusses. 84 Lumber contracted with our client to use its software for the design of the roof trusses and to provide truss connect plate hangers
- The building experienced severe water damage allegedly because the roof trusses were not sloped properly and the HVAC units were misplaced on the roof
- Damages were estimated at over $1.2 million. 84 Lumber demanded that our client defend and indemnify it against Turnbull’s allegations
- The court granted our motion for summary judgment
- Thought Leadership Legal Updates for Real Estate E&O Liability New Ohio Law Targets Real Estate Wholesaling Practices May 7, 2026 Effective March 2, 2026, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) now requires real estate wholesalers to clearly disclose their intention and business model when contracting with a property owner and seller
- This was part of Ohio Senate Bill 155, which passed unanimously in the Ohio Senate in June 2025, and was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on December 1, 2025
- Real estate wholesalers serve as intermediaries in property transactions
- They enter into a purchase agreement with a seller with no intent to buy the property themselves
- Instead, they assign the contract to another buyer or investor at a higher price or charge a fee, typically 5% to 10% of the sale price, to earn a profit.The REPL, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), and Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging in Richland issued a Consumer Alert in March 2025, on wholesalers, citing a rise in unsolicited real estate offers targeting older Ohio homeowners, often offering complex financial arrangements that include hidden risks, leaving older homeowners financially vulnerable.Under this new legislation, real estate wholesalers in Ohio are required to disclose their status to sellers or property owners and clarify that they do not represent the seller in the transaction
- The law mandates that this disclosure be made through a clear and conspicuous written statement informing the seller that the individual is acting as a wholesaler
- This disclosure must also be separate from the purchase contract or agreement between the parties and must be printed in bold type with a font size of at least 12 points
- In the event a wholesaler fails to provide proper notice to the seller, the seller may cancel the purchase contract at any time before the close of escrow without penalty, giving the wholesaler 30 days to return any earnest money or deposits to the seller.Wholesalers who do not clearly disclose their role or properly inform the seller may also face disciplinary action from the Ohio Superintendent of Real Estate
- This can include penalties such as suspension or revocation of their real estate license, as well as potential civil liability, monetary damages, and responsibility for attorneys’ fees
- Legal Updates for Special Education Law Ohio Law Does Not Conflict with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act April 1, 2025 The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) oversees Ohio’s implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that entitles children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education (FAPE)
- In a recent lawsuit, DEW argued that a state court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over an IDEA claim because the state’s administrate code conflicted with the IDEA and, therefore, was preempted by federal law
- State ex rel
- Governing Bd. of Warren Cnty
- Educational Serv
- Ctr. v
- Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce, 2024-Ohio-6061 (12th Dist.)
- The specific conflict advanced by DEW was that the IDEA complaint procedure applied to any “public agency, while Adm.Code 3301-51-05(K)(5) and (6) is more circumscribed by applying only to a disabled child's ‘school district of residence.’ ”At the trial level, the court disagreed with DEW’s argument, holding that IDEA complaint procedures set forth in 34 C.F.R. 300.152 and 34 C.F.R. 300.153 and those set forth by Adm.Code 3301-51-05(K)(5) and (6) are “virtually identical,” with the exception that the C.F.R. uses the term “public agency” while the Adm.Code uses the term “school district of residence.” The Twelfth District Court of Appeals agreed that Ohio’s complaint procedures were not in conflict with federal law
- The appeal court explained that the IDEA and 34 C.F.R. 300.152 and 300.153 were crafted with general language to accommodate the variations of 50 states’ educational systems
- As such, it makes sense that C.F.R. used the broad term “public agency” in the IDEA regulations
- Adm.Code 3301-51-05(K)(5) and (6) do not truncate the IDEA or limit its protections
- thus, they are not in conflict
- In summary, the IDEA does not preempt Ohio’s administrate code regarding the procedure for filing an IDEA claim
- Legal Update for Special Education Law - April 2025 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers
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Practice Areas Explained
Ray C. Freudiger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ray C. Freudiger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Personal Injury in Cincinnati
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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Employment Law in Cincinnati
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ray C. Freudiger is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Cincinnati
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Construction Law in Cincinnati
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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 venue, 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cincinnati Choose Ray C. Freudiger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ray C. Freudiger's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ray C. Freudiger brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ray C. Freudiger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Ray C. Freudiger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means Ray C. Freudiger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ray C. Freudiger Handles in Cincinnati
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