Not until I became an attorney did I fully appreciate what a special privilege - and responsibility - it is to represent and speak for someone else in a courtroom. Having practiced now for more than 35 years, I understand the important role that fair and reasonable lawyers play in our judicial system. My "strengths" are the strong relationships I develop with my clients, and the analytical skill required to maximize the value of a case. A good lawyer not only knows the "law" in his or her practice area, but can use his or her skill set to convince the opposition to settle the case. Or, if a trial is required, then to convince a jury.

There is no substitute for excellent training and experience. I was very fortunate to train under (and work with and against) some of the best trial attorneys in Ohio. For more than 35 years, I have handled hundreds of difficult and challenging cases with various fact patterns, usually involving serious injuries or wrongful death resulting from motor vehicle accidents, job-related incidents, dangerous products, or medical negligence / malpractice.

It is more accurate to say that civil litigation chose me than I chose it. I have worked at personal injury / medical malpractice law firms since I graduated from law school in 1987. In my practice area, we work with the most accomplished professionals in medicine and other fields, in pursuit of claims for individuals who have faced the most challenging starts and circumstances.

We have a talented group of trial attorneys at Beausay & Nichols Law Firm. Our backgrounds are diverse, and our experiences are varied, but we respect and enjoy working with each other, and we bring a lot of resources and experience to bear in representing our clients. Most of us have worked both sides of the aisle (for both plaintiffs and defendants), and this gives us a broad perspective and a unique sense of objectivity. We often "roundtable" our cases so that our clients are really getting the benefit of being represented by several experienced trial lawyers.

The ideal client is understanding, fair and practical, and does not have unreasonable expectations about the outcome of the case, or the time it takes to get there. The ideal client can see both sides of an argument (just as his/her attorney should), and therefore understands the strengths and weaknesses of the case. The ideal client understands that the lawyer does not control every aspect of the case, only certain aspects. The ideal client understands the dual role of the trial attorney as advisor and advocate. And the ideal client improves the chances of a favorable outcome by seeking and following the advice of his/her professional advisors.

Daily exercise; walking; golf

ASPCA and local shelters. We are a sponsor of Columbus Humane. Even small gestures are meaningful: "No one could make a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” ~ Edmund Burke (1729-1797), British Statesman (a quote displayed at the Columbus Zoo that struck me).