An Experienced Attorney Can Make a Difference in the Outcome

At Schiff & Associates, our entire team works diligently on each and every case as we know that our efforts can affect the outcome of your case.  We have a winning tradition, and as such, seventy-one percent of our new clients come from previous clients’ recommendations, or from other lawyer’s referrals.

All of our attorneys work in accordance with the values and beliefs that the firm was founded on by Scott Schiff over thirty years ago - quality work, respect, and high ethical standards.  Looking at our attorneys’ bio, you will see that our team is comprised of some of the top legal minds in the business, and in terms of legal representation, you want the best.

One of our attorneys, Zachary L. Schiff, is an example of our committed, professional team.  Zachary graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with a major in Strategic Communications.  Throughout his college years, he worked for the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office and volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Friendship Circle, and Autism Speaks. He later attended Capital University Law School where he worked for Schiff & Associates as a legal assistant as well as continued his volunteering efforts. Honors include the CALI Award (highest grade in Constitutional Law) and the Dean’s List for several semesters.

Another example of our skilled team of attorneys is Ryan Lauer.  Even as an undergraduate at Ohio State University, Ryan worked for Schiff & Associates.  He went on to attend the evening program at Capital Law School while working full-time for the firm.  Ryan left the firm for a few years to work in insurance defense litigation.  His experience includes trying and winning cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants and believes litigation is an important tool to getting the facts and resolving disputes.  He is also skilled at evaluating and prosecuting injury cases quickly and successfully to get his client’s a fair settlement.  Visit our website to learn more about our entire team of attorneys and our extensive legal services.

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today to learn how Columbus, Ohio’s leading personal injury attorney can help.

Soft Tissue Injuries – Get the Advice of Experienced Attorneys

As experienced personal injury attorneys, Schiff & Associates have successfully handled thousands of soft tissue injury cases every year.  These types of injuries can occur as a result of a car accident, sports activities, in the workplace, or on a construction site.  The most common soft tissue injuries involve back, neck and shoulder sprains and strains, whiplash, herniated discs, and other injuries involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.  

If you are a victim of a painful, disabling injury that is the result of another party’s negligence, you need to seek the advice of an experienced attorney.  Schiff & Associates understands that the debilitating effects of your injuries may be impacting your quality of life and that there are likely to be medical costs associated with your injury.  In addition you may have lost your income if your injuries are such that they prevent you from working.

Our team of experts has the knowhow to quickly resolve your injury claim and to help you recover medical expenses as well as compensation for pain and suffering associated with your injury.  After our initial consultation, we begin by conducting a thorough investigation of the evidence and medical records with the goal of getting our clients the financial settlement due to them. 

Please see our website to learn more about our quality legal representation and personal services.  Your initial consultation with us is free and you will not pay any attorney fees or costs unless we win you a settlement.  Our attorneys are committed to ensuring that the parties responsible for your injuries pay.

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Use a Law Firm with a Full Litigation Department

Unlike many law firms, Schiff & Associates has a full litigation department with a successful record for winning when we need to take a case to trial.  Most of the time we are able to settle out of court, but when need to go to trial, our board certified civil litigation specialists focus exclusively on preparing for and trying the case before a judge and jury.

One of our outstanding litigation attorneys, and recognized as one of Ohio’s top trial attorneys is James E. Arnold.  Over the last 15 years, Jim has been consistently named by Best Lawyers in America, and Ohio’s Superlawyers as one of Ohio’s top litigators in commercial and personal injury litigation.  Other honors include being named as one of Central Ohio’s Top 100 Lawyers by Columbus’ Business First; and in 2007,  selected as one of the “500 Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America” by Lawdragon.

Jim’s exemplary career also includes being certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist as well as inducted as a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois in 2005.  This is an extremely rare honor as entrance to the organization is by invitation only and limited to a state’s top 1% of trial lawyers.

With his extensive background and expertise, Jim focuses on both commercial and traditional tort litigation for plaintiffs and for the defense.  Along with the assistance of the rest of the firm, he handles business and commercial, class action, real estate, probate, ERISA, wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury litigation.

Since experience has shown us that settling a case out of court is not always the best decision, the attorneys at Schiff & Associates are ready to litigate your case when necessary.  With a full range of legal skills, including those required to win courtroom litigations, we work hard to get our clients’ the fair compensation they deserve.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Meet Todd Fitz – A Highly Experienced Workers’ Comp Lawyer

One of our areas of expertise at Schiff & Associates is workers’ compensation claims and our lead attorney on these cases is Todd Fitz.  Todd brings to the firm his years of experience in skillfully navigating the complex and specific rules governing BWC claims.

Todd graduated from the University of Mt. Union in Alliance, Ohio in 1984 with a major in Business Administration and later attended the evening program at the Capital University Law School.  He not only graduated from law school in the top 23% of his class but finished in the top 8% on the Ohio Bar examination.  His honors included being named to the Order of the Curia National Legal Fraternity and receiving the American Jurisprudence for outstanding study in Contracts II. Professional associations include the Ohio Association for Justice, Ohio State Bar Association, and Licking County Bar Association.

His extensive background in workers’ compensation matters includes the position of Director of Legal Relations for The Longaberger Company where Todd oversaw their Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation program.  He has also represented injured workers both administratively and in court for an Ohio workers’ compensation firm.  In addition before coming to Schiff & Associates, Todd started his own firm with a focus on wrongful death, personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. During this time, he also worked for Sheakley Uniservice representing employers throughout Ohio on workers’ compensation issues.

Todd is the lawyer you want at your side for a workers’ compensation claim as he understands the devastating consequences on your health and livelihood when injured on the job.  With his knowledge and guidance, along with the rest of the attorneys at Schiff & Associates, we can successfully assist you through the complicated and frustrating process of dealing with a workers’ comp claim. 

Our services include representing you at a hearing, filing the required motions and appeals, death claims, catastrophic claims, court appeals, temporary total disability and much more.  We will represent you on a contingency fee basis so there are no attorney fees unless you get compensated.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Expert Services from an Outstanding Team of Attorneys

At Schiff & Associates, we are proud of our team of exceptional attorneys who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each of our cases.  One look at our attorneys’ bios and we think you will agree that they represent some of the best legal minds in the business, and when you need legal help, a skilled attorney can make a difference. 

One example of our hard-working team includes Philip A. Ziegler.  He first started working at Schiff & Associates after getting his BA at Ohio State University.  While working at the firm, he was inspired to go on to law school at Capital University, and was admitted to the bar in 2010.  His expertise includes the field of Personal Injury (Plaintiff), and he states that seeing clients “satisfied and receiving the compensation they need gives me a sense of fulfillment.” Phillip also enjoys helping the community by volunteering as a mentor at Franklin County Children’s Services.

Attorney Phillip Corey Lauer started as a Case Manager for the firm in 2005, which led him to the night program at Capital University Law School.  He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2010.  He explains that, “When people come to us, there’s been a problem in their lives. Any time you can make a person’s situation better and help them get through the process to a point where they obtain compensation for what happened, it is a rewarding feeling.”  He is proud to be a part of a firm that routinely takes on the toughest cases and fights for the injured. 

One of our newest attorneys at Schiff & Associates is Megan R. Hayden, who graduated from Capital University Law School magna cum laude and joined our firm in 2014.  During law school, Megan worked as an intern for the Honorable James O’Grady at the Franklin County Municipal Court and later as a law clerk at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.  As a student, she was a member of The Capital University Law Review and received two CALI Awards (given to the student scoring the highest grade in a course) in Secured Transactions and Professional Responsibility.

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Protect Your Interest with a Personal Injury Lawyer at Your Side

It is generally not a good idea to deal with an insurance company without a personal injury attorney at your side.  All too often companies pressure unrepresented claimants into taking small settlement amounts in exchange for a full release of liability.  They recognize that unless you have the resources and knowledge to effectively take them on alone, it is a tough thing to do.  However one of the problems of a quick settlement is that if your injuries take a turn for the worse in the future, you are out of luck in terms of going back to them for monetary compensation.   

During Schiff & Associates’ long history of fighting to get our clients fair compensation for their injuries; we know that all too often the long-term effects of those injuries are not fully understood.  Many of our clients require ongoing medical treatment and these types of costs may not be reflected in a quick settlement between you and an insurance company.

A fair settlement needs to include costs such as medical bills already incurred as well as any future medical costs.  It also needs to include compensation for things such as property damage, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, lost wages, and in some cases, even punitive damages.

As experienced attorneys, we always recommend that our clients do not settle any claim until they have had a thorough evaluation by the proper medical doctors.  Furthermore, our team of experts is not intimidated or deterred by big insurance companies and we will work hard to get you the full compensation you deserve whether it is by negotiating a settlement or taking your case to trial.   Your initial consultation with us if free and you will not pay any attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation.

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Spinal Cord Injury – Get Legal Advice from the Experts

A spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia and impact a person’s life permanently.  Unfortunately it happens way too often.  The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that 12,000 people in the U.S. sustain a SCI each year, which translates to 30 new injuries a day.  Furthermore, most of the injuries occur to individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, with over 80% of the victims being male. The majority of cases are a result of car accidents, sports-related injuries, falls and industrial accidents.

The attorneys at Schiff & Associates understand the overwhelming impact such an injury has on the person and his/her family.  If you or a loved one has suffered a SCI due to the result of someone else’s negligence, you need to seek the advice of an experienced spinal cord injury attorney for help in recovering monetary compensation for medical expenses.  The costs of such an injury include pain and suffering, lost wages, and extensive mental, physical, and vocational therapy as well as ongoing daily living assistance.

SCI cases can be complicated and require experienced attorneys that know how to demonstrate negligence on the part of responsible parties to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve.  This is why we offer a free initial case evaluation and advice.  In addition if you choose to use our services, you will not pay any attorney costs or fees unless we are successful in recovering compensation for your spinal cord injury.

An experienced attorney with a successfully record of negotiating and litigating these types of cases can make the difference between whether you get a fair settlement or walk away empty handed.  Contact the trusted team at Schiff & Associates.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source: nscisc.uab.edu/PublicDocuments/fact_figures_docs/Facts%202012%20Feb%20Final.pdf