Overview

In addition to his litigation practice, he works with a variety of non-profit organizations and civic groups in establishing and developing their organizations.

Hal is President-Elect of the Akron Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Akron Bar Foundation.  

When he is not practicing law, Hal is an avid cyclist, a guitarist with the Reunion Band and a Francophile who works to maintain his proficiency with the French language. He resides in Hudson with is wife and three daughters.

Honors & Achievements

• Listed: The Best Lawyers in America© (2017-2019)
• Recognized as Ohio Super Lawyers® in 2017-2019 (Business Litigation), as voted by his peers

Courts & Bar Associations

• Ohio
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District
• Akron Bar Association, President
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Akron Bar Foundation, Board of Governors
• Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, Member

Professional & Civic Affiliations

• Akron Law Library, Committee Board Member
• Hudson City Council, At-Large City Council Member
• Hudson Community Improvement Corporation, Board Member
• Hudson Chamber of Commerce, Member
• The Society of the Cincinnati
• Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes, Chancellor

Presentations & Publications

• Multiple seminars, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law, Damages and Trial Practice