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Poling | Petrello Wins 13th Case in a Row: Reedy v. Crystal Care Center

We are pleased to report that we won our 3rd case, in the last 4 months, raising our total to 13 wins since we started the firm in April of 2009.  In this case, a 90 yr. old nursing home … Continue reading

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Presentation of “Anatomy of a Lawsuit”

As part of MedFlight Columbus Base’s Lecture Series for 2011-2012, Brant Poling presented “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” on April 4, 2012.  The monthly Lecture Series encompasses a wide range subjects from pediatrics to adults and from medical to trauma.  It … Continue reading

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Ohio Supreme Court Issues Decision on Punitive Damages

On February 15, 2012, the Ohio Supreme Court issued its decision in Havel v. Villa St. Joseph, 2012-Ohio-552.  In Havel, the Court ruled in favor of tort reform legislation, Ohio Revised Code Section 2315.21(B), which mandates bifurcation at trial of … Continue reading

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Rock ‘n Bowl 2012

Recently, Mindi Schaefer and Elise Huang of Poling | Petrello Columbus participated on the Paralegal of Central Ohio’s bowling team for Rock ‘n Bowl 2012.  This year each team raised funds to support child abuse treatment and prevention programs at … Continue reading

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Welcome Elise Huang!

Capital University Law School Paralegal Program graduate, Elise Huang, has joined the Poling | Petrello team as a paralegal in the Columbus office. Ms. Huang previously completed an externship with our firm, through PACO’s Mentoring Program. Given her professionalism and exemplary … Continue reading

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Poling | Petrello Recognized by the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio

The firm was recently recognized by the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio as a generous sponsor for the association’s Holiday Social and donation drive for The Salvation Army.  Click here to view the article.

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Doug Holthus, Vice Chair

Doug Holthus was recently chosen to serve as the Vice Chair of the Professional Liability Defense Federation’s Construction Design Claims Committee for the 2012 term.

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Congratulations to Mindi Schaefer, M.S.!

During her recent graduation from Franklin University (Columbus), Mindi received her Master of Science Degree in Marketing & Communication.  In addition to her paralegal duties at Poling | Petrello, she serves as the firm’s Marketing Specialist.

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“Why Mentor?” and “Q&A with an OSBA Certified Paralegal”

Mindi Schaefer recently published two articles with the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio titled – “Why Mentor?” and “Q&A with an OSBA Certified Paralegal.”  

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Defense Verdict for Physician in Aberdeen Washington: Schisler v. Gray’s Harbor Community Hospital

After Plaintiff’s counsel rejected a 1 million dollar settlement offer on a case pending in Grays Harbor County, Washington, our firm was asked to assume the defense, just 3 weeks before trial.  We were able to quickly work with local … Continue reading

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