Bill joined the law firm of Elk & Elk in 2006 as the General Tort, Product and Professional Liability Civil Attorney. His practice focuses on representing people who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of another’s negligence. He has tried more than 40 cases in multiple civil areas of negligence, including motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents and product liability.

Bill’s commitment to achieve outstanding results for his clients has earned him recognition as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Super Lawyer’s Magazine for 2010, 2011 and 2012. He is a member of several bar associations and licensed to practice in federal district and appellate court (Northern District of Ohio).

Prior to joining Elk & Elk, Bill worked as a defense lawyer and he also spend time working in the Summit County Prosecutor’s office. His experiences have given him a better understanding of the tactics and techniques used by insurance companies and large corporations, and as a result, he is able to achieve award-winning results for his clients.

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$1.1 Million – Motor vehicle accident resulting in the wrongful death of a police officer (August 2010)

The Plaintiff worked as a police officer and was picking up debris in the road when the Defendant, who was driving a truck, hit the Plaintiff and dragged him along the roadway. This resulted in the death of the Plaintiff.

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$510,000 – Motor vehicle accident results in wrongful death (February 2010)

Our Client’s wife was driving along 270 when her car stalled. As she proceeded to get out of her car to assess the problem, she was hit by a semi-truck and died instantly.

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$250,000 – Motorcycle collision results in multiple injuries (August 2009)

The Defendant failed to yield at a left turn and hit the Plaintiff, who was riding a motorcycle, head on. Our Client suffered lacerations to the forehead, road rash, arm and back injuries, and a fractured right leg, which required surgery.

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$185,000 – Defective product results in laceration, serious injury (December 2009)

The Plaintiff was hammering a tent stake into the ground using a hammer/mallet, which had a knife attached on the inside of the handle. The magnet, which held the knife to the handle, came loose, slicing the Plaintiff’s wrist and causing him to suffer a lacerated right forearm. Plaintiff required surgery for the damage.

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$100,000 – Motorcycle collision results in head trauma, coma (September 2009)

The Defendant failed to yield while turning left, causing him to strike the Plaintiff who was riding a motorcycle. Plaintiff sustained massive head trauma and went into a coma.

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Prior Results Do Not Guarantee a Similar Outcome. Each case or claim must be evaluated on its own merits.