Steven B. Potter
Partner
Professional Experience
Steven B. Potter counsels and represents businesses and individuals in business and litigation matters. His diverse, broad—based practice includes business, litigation, employment, labor, contract and construction issues.
Steven possesses substantial first chair jury trial experience. He regularly practices before state and federal courts and a variety of state and federal administrative agencies. His knowledge and experience have been instrumental in obtaining favorable verdicts and settlements for the firm's clients.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Risk Avoidance
- Business Counseling
- Commercial Real Estate, Construction
- Business Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Complex Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Real Property Disputes
- Appellate Litigation
- Insurance Claims
- Personal Injury and Malpractice Claims
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1981
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1981
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2011
Education
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 1981
- Honors: Recipient: Heiss Labor Law Award (1981)
- Cornell University
- A.B. - 1978
Published Works
- Author: "Using Settlement 'Videos' for Creative, Cost Effective Litigation,", American Law Journal, September, 2001
- Author: "Befriending Payday and Small Loan Businesses – A Smart Move for the Banking Industry?", Banking Law Journal, July/August, 2002
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
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