Elizabeth Shively Boatwright
Partner
Elizabeth is a partner in the Firm's Litigation and Business practice groups. Her practice includes representing clients in a range of business litigation, corporate advocacy and commercial matters in both state and federal court, including contract disputes, employment matters and class action and multi-district litigation.
Contact Information
75 E Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D.
The University of Mount Union, B.A., English & Business Administration, cum laude
Representative Matters
- Represented Fortune 500 company in multi-district pharmaceutical litigation involving over 300 cases
- Part of trial team defending Fortune 500 company in toxic tort litigation, resulting in complete defense verdict
- Defended manufacturing company against claims including breach of non-competition agreement and trademark infringement
- Represented venture capital client in multi-forum litigation against former employee concerning breach of non-competition agreement
- Successfully represented a major medical device client in a number of breach of contract matters in state and federal courts
- Successfully represented employer in enforcing non-competition agreement against former employee, including obtaining injunctive relief
- Successfully managed litigation for major alarm services client for numerous breach of contract actions in jurisdictions across the nation
- Represented members in dissolution of limited liability company and negotiated successful outcome
- Draft lease agreement, franchise agreements and all types of corporate agreements
Courts & Bar Associations
- Ohio Bar
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association