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Although Porter Wright’s litigation practice has a well-earned reputation for trying and winning cases, we measure our success by how well we achieve our clients’ business and legal objectives. Nationwide, we represent businesses – from Fortune 100 to entrepreneurial companies – organizations, and individuals in state and federal courts, in arbitration and mediation settings, and before government agencies. We are committed to zealous and effective advocacy, sound planning, seamless client communication channels, and cost control.

Our litigation attorneys are distinguished not only by their unparalleled commitment to the firm’s clients and unique approaches to each matter but also by their depth and breadth of experience. Our litigation team includes former general counsels, prosecutors, assistant U.S. attorneys, and a past public defender. Porter Wright litigators have been recognized by Best Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Chambers, and various bar associations.

Key litigation practice areas include:
Our approach to each matter is defined by our simple, yet critical, set of values.

  • Ethics. We maintain the highest ethical standards in everything we do and place utmost importance on maintaining client confidentiality and trust. We take our roles as counselors and officers of the courts very seriously.

  • Excellence. We demand excellence in advocacy and trial skills. Our intensity, discipline, and sound judgment set us apart.

  • Client Service. We share an uncompromising dedication to our clients as evidenced by our stake in our clients’ success and our accessibility to our clients.

  • Independence. The best attorney-client relationships are based not only on mutual trust and teamwork between attorney and client but also on attorney judgment and objectivity. We maintain the independence necessary to advise our clients as to what is in their best interests.

  • Courage. We have the fortitude to represent our clients in difficult cases and advocate unpopular positions. Our clients have a staunch ally.

  • Diversity. Our people and our approach reflect the diversity of our communities and cultures. Lawyers from diverse backgrounds who add their unique perspectives and insights to our work are key to our excellence.

  • Value. We exploit the efficiency of firm culture and structure to provide value to our clients and embrace specialization, innovation, and careful planning as the foundation of our client service.

  • One Firm. We practice as one firm, collaboratively across offices and practice areas, to provide the representation our clients deserve, achieve the professional excellence we seek, and create the collegial environment in which we want to work.

  • Commitment. We are committed to these values, our firm, and our clients and take steps every day to ensure that these values are reflected in all that we do.
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    James D. Curphey
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    f: 614-227-2100
    jcurphey@porterwright.com


    Litigation

    Ryan Elected President of the International Association of Defense Counsel
    July 28, 2010
    Three Porter Wright Women Partners Featured In Top Rankings by Ohio Super Lawyers® 2010 Maag, Taggart, and Trafford among top 100 attorneys in Ohio, top 50 women attorneys in Ohio
    January 6, 2010
    Porter Wright Attorneys Recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® 2010
    December 23, 2009
    Porter Wright Recognized Among 30 Elite Law Firms Nationally For Superior Client Service in BTI Survey
    November 23, 2009
    Porter Wright Partner Joyce Edelman Heads Litigation Resulting in Nearly $6.4 Million in Fines for Illegal Trust Mill Scheme
    October 14, 2009
    Samuel H. Porter Receives Chairman's Award From Mount Carmel Foundation
    September 14, 2009
    Porter Wright Dayton Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2010
    August 24, 2009
    Porter Wright Cleveland Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2010
    August 24, 2009
    Porter Wright Cincinnati Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2010
    August 24, 2009
    Porter Wright Partners and Practice Areas Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2010
    August 24, 2009
    Porter Wright Attorney Joseph W. Ryan, Jr. Becomes President-Elect of International Association of Defense Counsel
    July 29, 2009
    Porter Wright Partner David S. Bloomfield, Jr. Sworn In As Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Bar Association
    June 15, 2009
    Porter Wright Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA
    June 15, 2009

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    September 15, 2009