Litigation
Whether you are a business or an individual, there are times in life when disputes arise which require court intervention. When that happens, you want a lawyer with the experience and knowledge necessary to aggressively advance/defend your interests. Our goal is to effectively and efficiently represent our clients to achieve the most beneficial results.
Our litigation practice includes the following areas:
The KWGD litigation team combines a winning litigation strategy with aggressive representation to best accomplish the client’s objectives. Please contact KWGD today for an evaluation of your case.
Litigation Attorneys
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David E. Butz
Mr. Butz is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and is co-chair of the Litigation Section. He has also served as Chair of the Marketing Committee at the firm. Mr. Butz devotes a majority of his… Read more about David E. Butz
Attorney At Law
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Matthew P. Mullen
Matt is a director and co-chairman of the Litigation Section at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. He practices throughout Ohio, as well as northern West Virginia… Read more about Matthew P. Mullen
Attorney At Law
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Evan H. Cohn
Evan joined the firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2021 and is a member of the firm’s litigation section. His practice is concentrated in the areas of litigation and employment/labor.… Read more about Evan H. Cohn
Attorney At Law
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Ronald W. Dougherty
Ron is a senior partner of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He was the third member of the law firm, served as the managing partner for 17 years and has been instrumental in the firm’s steady growth. Ron served… Read more about Ronald W. Dougherty
Attorney At Law
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TJ Evans
TJ joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2011, and became a director in 2018. TJ practices out of the Hudson, Canton, and New Philadelphia offices. He provides legal counsel and advice to corporate clients and… Read more about TJ Evans
Attorney At Law
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Matthew R. Hunt
Matthew is a director/shareholder at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Matthew’s practice is focused in professional and general corporate law, commercial and residential real estate transactions, commercial… Read more about Matthew R. Hunt
Attorney At Law
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Leigh A. Maxa
Leigh is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Her practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts, as well as before various administrative agencies, including the Ohio Bureau of… Read more about Leigh A. Maxa
Attorney At Law
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John P. Maxwell
John is a director of KWGD. His practice is concentrated in the areas of insurance defense litigation, general civil litigation, appellate practice, creditor’s rights, business law and real estate law, and is admitted to practice in… Read more about John P. Maxwell
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Karen Soehnlen McQueen
Karen is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. with a practice that focuses on areas of employment litigation and labor, representing employers in all labor matters… Read more about Karen Soehnlen McQueen
Attorney At Law
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Terry A. Moore
Terry, a native of Canton, Ohio, served as the Managing Director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. from 2001-2018. During his tenure, the law firm grew from 25 to more than 50 attorneys. … Read more about Terry A. Moore
Attorney At Law
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Edward D. Murray
Ed, a Lorain, Ohio native, and director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., joined in 1991. His practice focus is employment, corporate, and commercial law. Ed’s practice is concentrated in workers’… Read more about Edward D. Murray
Attorney At Law
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Matthew W. Onest
Matthew Onest has more than nine years’ experience protecting the interests of manufacturers, businesses of all sizes, property owners, and energy companies in all aspects of civil litigation. He has significant trial experience in many… Read more about Matthew W. Onest
Attorney At Law
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Joseph J. Pasquarella
Joe is a director/shareholder with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Since joining the firm in 2013, Joe has successfully handled all phases of civil and commercial litigation, including… Read more about Joseph J. Pasquarella
Attorney At Law
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Owen J. Rarric
Owen is a director at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. As a trial lawyer, Owen's practice is focused in the areas of Business Litigation, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Construction Litigation, and… Read more about Owen J. Rarric
Attorney At Law
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John B. Schomer
John is a director and shareholder of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices out of the Canton office. John has practiced in Commercial and Business Law for over 27 years, serving as lead Trial… Read more about John B. Schomer
Attorney At Law
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Zachary M. Soehnlen
Zach is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation. He counsels clients on a variety of matters involving commercial and… Read more about Zachary M. Soehnlen
Attorney At Law
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Elaine K. Souder
Elaine is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Her practice is primarily focused in Insurance Defense Plaintiff Litigation and General Civil Litigation.
Professional… Read more about Elaine K. Souder
Attorney At Law
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Marcus L. Wainwright
Marcus is a director of the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and joined the firm in 2013.
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Marcus focuses his practice on litigation matters including business litigation,… Read more about Marcus L. Wainwright
Attorney At Law
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Gregory W. Watts
Greg is a director and shareholder with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and has been with the firm since 2007. Greg is an adjunct professor on Oil and Gas Law at the University of Akron School… Read more about Gregory W. Watts
Attorney At Law
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James M. Williams
Jim is a director-shareholder with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He maintains a sophisticated, multifaceted litigation and appellate practice, aggressively serving clients in a wide-array… Read more about James M. Williams
Attorney At Law
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William G. Williams
Bill is a director with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and serves on the firm’s Marketing Committee.
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Has represented oil and gas producer and… Read more about William G. Williams
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Scott M. Zurakowski
Scott Zurakowski has scored major class action, mass action and collective action victories in the oil and gas industry on behalf of oil and gas producers, employers as well as national real estate developers. Scott recently led the… Read more about Scott M. Zurakowski
Attorney At Law
Litigation News Articles
- Ohio House Emergency Bill (HB 197) Related to COVID-19
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practice areas
Litigation
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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
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03.31.20
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- FAQ: Gibson Bros., Inc., et al. v. Oberlin College, et al.
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practice areas
Litigation
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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
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06.28.19
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Gibson Bros., Inc., et al. v. Oberlin College, et al.
Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) Answered with Evidence Presented at Trial
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Litigation Legal Alerts
- Ohio Supreme Court Holds That the Ohio Marketable Title Act Applies to All Severed Mineral Interests
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Litigation Oil, Gas & Mineral Law
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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
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12.04.20
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Just yesterday, the Ohio Supreme Court finally answered a question which had been making its way through the Ohio Court System — does the Ohio Marketable Title Act apply to severed mineral interests? Well, the Ohio Supreme Court…
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- Ohio Passes Law Giving Employers (Some) Immunity for COVID-19 Related Litigation
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Labor / Employment Law Litigation
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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
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09.18.20
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Earlier this week, Governor DeWine signed into law a bill which gives, among others, Ohio employers legal protections related to their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. The governor and the legislature (both in Ohio and in many other…
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