Workers' Compensation

Louis T. Brindisi was born in Utica, New York in 1934 and has lived here for the entirety of his life, having attended grammar schools and high school here locally. He then attended LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics in 1956. In the year of 1959, Mr. Brindisi graduated from Albany Law School with a Juris Doctor Degree and was admitted to the New York State Bar the following year in 1960. He began his first law practice later that same year. After Albany Law School, he went into private practice and now practices with his daughter, Eva Brindisi Pearlman, a lawyer and partner in the law firm that also bears her name. With 60+ years of trial experience, he has handled thousands of cases, both civil and criminal. In his criminal law practice, he has successfully tried cases involving almost every major felony in both State and Federal Courts. In his civil law practice, he has successfully tried or settled cases ranging from SUV rollovers, tire defects, seatbelt failures, air bag injuries, seat back collapse, roof crush injuries, and other failure to warn or design and manufacturing defect cases. Some other notable civil cases he has tried involved the Federal Employer Liability Act, elevator malfunctions, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, legal malpractice, construction accidents, discrimination, defamation, and premises liability claims. These wide range of civil cases include his representation of clients with serious personal injuries, including, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, birth defects, amputations, quadriplegia, paraplegia, and other spinal injuries, and severe disfiguring burns and scars. His practice is now limited to the trial of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He and his firm have achieved numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.

Eric started Jones Law Group in 2007 right after he graduated from law school. He has extensive legal experience with Social Security Disability and the healthcare industry. Eric also served as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney for 12 consecutive years. Prior to attending law school Eric served as Vice President ofr an Ohio hospital where he was responsible for physician contracting, recruitment and relations. During law school Eric was the Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Managed Care for O.D.J.F.S. where his responsibilities included designing, implementing, and regulating the statewide expansion of Medicaid Managed Care. Eric also served as legal assistant to the General Counsel of the Ohio State Medical Association. Currently, Eric devotes much of his practice Social Security disability, civil litigation and representing health care providers. Eric is a recipient of the Capital University Law School G.O.L.D. award. The G.O.L.D Award is given annually to a Capital University Law School JD “Graduate of the Last Decade” who has made significant achievements as an attorney and has made notable contributions to the legal profession and/or the Law School. Eric has proudly to served as a Board Member of the OhioHealth Foundation and as a member of the Community Board of COSI. Eric earned his bachelor degree from Ohio University (B.S., 1995) and continued his higher education by receiving both his Master of Business Administration and his law degree from Capital University.

Robert S. Bauders specializes in all areas of employment law except workers compensation primarily on behalf of individuals from his office in Cleveland, Ohio. He previously was a Field Attorney in the Cleveland Regional Office of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board for 8 years followed by 4 years as a Supervisory Trial Attorney and 7 years as Regional Attorney of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Cleveland District Office responsible for all Agency litigation in the State of Ohio.

Charles Boyk is a practicing lawyer in the state of Ohio, who focuses on personal injury law. He has tried cases in the areas of brain injury, car accident, catastrophic injury, mass torts, dog bite, insurance claims, medical malpractice, motorcycle accident, and wrongful death.

Kenny is the managing partner and founder of the Podor Law Firm, LLC. Kenny has been practicing personal injury law for more than 38 years. Kenny attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Kenny earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University John Marshall College of Law.

Christopher “Chip” Hickey has represented hundreds of clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases throughout Ohio and North Carolina. Chip has also represented victims of catastrophic injuries caused by defective products and negligent conduct.

Adam R. Leighton, Esq. (arl@cohenandcohen.net), an AV-Rated lawyer and Partner at Cohen & Cohen, PC, is a 1997 graduate of the University of Toledo School of Law. In 1993, he received a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Economics from Tulane University. During law school, Mr. Leighton was a clerk for the Sixth District Court of Appeals (Toledo, Ohio), an intern at the Lucas County Public Defender’s Office, and a clerk for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Ohio (inactive) and Maine (inactive) bars and the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Leighton focuses his practice in the area of medical negligence, automobile, and premises matters. Mr. Leighton won the Cohen & Cohen Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for his exceptional work in the area of medical negligence cases. He was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in DC by the American Trial Lawyers Association, named as one of Washington DC’s Super Lawyers in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and he was chosen by his peers to be recognized in the 23rd Edition of The Best lawyers in America for 2017. Mr. Leighton has served on the Tort Law Steering Committee and Steering Committee of the Injury to Persons and Property Section of the D.C. Bar. Mr. Leighton was the 2011-2012 President for the Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C. He has served as a Board of Governor and as a Chair of the Education Committee. Mr. Leighton has also served as a trial judge at the George Washington University Law School.

Sandy Meizlish is the managing partner at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, with extensive experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability law. Throughout his career, Mr. Meizlish has worked diligently to represent individuals injured or wronged through the negligence of others. Mr. Meizlish is a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum signifying that he has won individual settlements in excess of $2 Million Dollars for his clients. Mr. Meizlish has been named to Who’s Who in the Law, as well as received the American Jurisprudence Award. Mr. Meizlish is a past editor of Bar Briefs, the publication of the Columbus Bar Association. He has been selected as a Top Attorney in Ohio by Cincinnati Magazine and the American Trial Lawyers Association has named Mr. Meizlish one of the top 100 trial attorneys in Ohio. Mr. Meizlish has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2013 Best Lawyers in America listing. Around the Columbus Metropolitan Area, Mr. Meizlish is heavily involved with the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center (former board member), the Columbus Bar Foundation, and the William A. Barkan Memorial 3 on 3 Charity Basketball Tournament. He is a past member of the Columbus State Community College Foundation Board.

Michael J. Parker earned his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2001 and went on to receive his J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Mr. Parker has focused his practice on advocating for the disabled for almost fifteen years. He is a board-certified Social Security Disability Advocate by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, an American Bar Association accredited organization. Mr. Parker has been recognized for his legal expertise as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star, which represents the top 2.5 percent of all attorneys under the age of 40 in 2010-2017. In January of 2018, Mr. Parker spearheaded the formation of our Pond Lehocky’s Long-Term Disability Department. Mr. Parker has taken his passion for representing disabled individual and applied to helping disabled individuals who are wrongfully denied insurance benefits. He is very involved in the legal community and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Lackawanna County Bar Association, the Pike County Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives. Mr. Parker is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Affairs and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Joseph S. Toczydlowski is a Pennsylvania attorney with 20 years of experience. Joseph is a graduate of Scranton Prep. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton in chemistry/business. He studied law at the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1995. After graduating from law school, Joseph accepted a position as Assistant District Attorney for the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases including numerous jury trials. He remained in this position until 1999. In 2000, Joseph was elected for a six year term as Magisterial District Judge for Judicial District 45-3-04. Joseph has also maintained a private practice of law since 1996. His general practice of law has evolved into a multi-discipline practice capable of professionally assisting almost any individual or small business needs. Joseph understands how difficult it can be to deal with legal problems. Regardless of the nature of your case, he will always treat you with compassion and dignity throughout the case. He will also be available to answer your questions, educate you on your legal matters and provide professional assistance every step of the way.