Mr. John Swansinger, Partner

John Swansinger is one of the three founding members of Ritzler, Coughlin & Swansinger, Ltd.  John has served as managing director and chairman of the firm's business practice since the inception of the firm.    He began his professional career in accounting and finance with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.  After graduating near the top of his class at the University of Akron School of Law, John joined a large Cleveland law firm where he spent several years focusing his practice on complex business litigation.   From those experiences   John's practice has evolved.   Now, he frequently plays an important role as counsel to several private businesses to which he provides legal representation ranging from board room advocacy to bare knuckles litigation and everything in between.   John has identified the firm philosophy as follows:

Our fundamental purpose is to use our legal knowledge and skills to help businesses avoid taking unnecessary risks and quickly solve the inevitable problems as they arise.    We are extremely mindful of our client's need to use its precious resources efficiently.  Our role frequently involves a courtroom strategy, a negotiation strategy, or both.  Either way we are bound and determined to help our clients achieve their broader business objectives.  We have gathered a strong group of hard working and responsive attorneys who take pride tending to their client's needs.  It is not uncommon to see our professionals working late into the evening or over weekends when the circumstances dictate.  I feel very blessed and proud to have the commitment of such capable and dedicated professionals.

John Swansinger, May 2, 2003.