Atty. Thomas W. Connors
I graduated from John Carroll University, where I studied sociology and philosophy. I then went on to study law at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University.
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Thomas W. Connors is an Attorney based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Mendenhall Law Group. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, partnership disputes, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988). Educated at Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1978) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I graduated from John Carroll University, where I studied sociology and philosophy
- I then went on to study law at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University
- While in school, I served as bailiff at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
- After graduating from law school, I served on active duty as a prosecutor, defense counsel, and command advisor in the JAG Corps of the United States Navy
- I am retired as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve
- Prior to joining The Law Offices of Warner Mendenhall, I was a partner at Black McCuskey, Souers, Arbaugh in Canton for over 30 years
- When I am away from the office, you can find me spending time with my family and playing soccer
- MY PRACTICE My practice involves general business and civil litigation, including corporate, commercial, real estate, and False Claims Act matters
- I concentrate on resolving or trying complex litigation disputes on behalf of businesses, government entities, individuals, and on advising businesses on general matters
- I have over 30 years of trial experience and have tried more than 80 cases, the majority to juries, before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels
- WHY WORK WITH ME?
- My focus is exclusively on my client
- I understand the issues and stresses that accompany getting wrapped up in the legal process or having to use the legal process to fight for justice
- My only goal is to put you in the situation that you envision for yourself at the end of it all
- No matter the opponent or the stakes, I will be there for you
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas W. Connors is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Thomas W. Connors is one of 1,569 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Ohio →
Thomas W. Connors is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas W. Connors is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Akron 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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