Atty. Shawn Michael Acton

Atty. Shawn Michael Acton

Shawn Michael Acton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, asbestos litigation, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

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Profile Summary

About Shawn Michael Acton at a glance

Shawn Michael Acton is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Kelley & Ferraro LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2003), and U.S. Supreme Court (2005). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1997). Active member of Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn Michael Acton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, asbestos litigation, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Shawn practices at Kelley & Ferraro LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Michael Acton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Michael Acton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Shawn Michael Acton is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Ohio →

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.

Shawn Michael Acton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Shawn Michael Acton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Shawn Michael Acton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Shawn Michael Acton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

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 Cleveland 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 Shawn Michael Acton

Where is Shawn Michael Acton's law office located?
Shawn Michael Acton's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Kelley & Ferraro LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Michael Acton handle?
Shawn Michael Acton focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Shawn Michael Acton practiced law?
Shawn Michael Acton has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Shawn Michael Acton go to law school?
Shawn Michael Acton earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Shawn Michael Acton for a consultation?
You can contact Shawn Michael Acton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 2000
B.A.
University of Dayton
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2017

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