- AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of legal ability and ethics
- Named to Ohio Super Lawyers® (2015–2018, 2023–2026) and Rising Stars® (2006, 2007, 2011–2013)
- Secured one of Franklin County’s highest jury verdicts in a complex personal injury case
- Represented CEOs and executives in federal investigations involving alleged fraud exceeding $500 million
- Recovered over $400 million for Ohio pension funds while serving as Chief Deputy Attorney General
- Former Chair of the Columbus Bar Association CLE Advisory Board and Vice Chair of ABA litigation subcommittees
- Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association’s National Commercial Panel (2018–2023)
- MBA in Corporate Strategy and Organizational Design from The Ohio State University
Brian represents business owners, executives, and shareholders in high-stakes disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, asset misappropriation, professional malpractice, and deceptive conduct. But to Brian, these aren’t just business issues—they’re personal. They impact livelihoods, relationships, and the communities that surround them.
When disputes arise over strategy, equity, compensation, valuation, or governance, Brian works to find creative, equitable solutions. And when resolution isn’t possible, he fights—especially for those who’ve been pushed out of the companies they helped build.
Strategic guidance for high-impact personal matters.
Brian’s practice extends beyond corporate litigation. He is a trusted counselor to executives and their families as they navigate highly sensitive legal challenges. Drawing from years of experience and a network of advisors, Brian develops comprehensive strategies that safeguard his clients’ reputations, relationships, and long-term goals.
Relentless advocate for the injured and wronged.
In the personal injury space, Brian represents clients who’ve been seriously injured—or lost loved ones—due to the careless, reckless, or intentional actions of others. He pursues not just compensation, but accountability. Because for Brian, every case is an opportunity to make things right—and to make communities safer.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
- The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, M.B.A.,(Corporate Strategy and Organizational Design)
- University of Michigan, B.A. in Political Science and Communications
Accolades
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® (conferred 2022)
- Ohio Super Lawyers® (2015–2018, 2023–2026)
- Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars® (2006, 2007, 2011–2013)
- “Forty Under 40,” Columbus Business First (2008)
- American Inns of Court, Thomas J. Moyer Inn (2013–2016)
- Ohio Bar College (2024)
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Professional Memberships
- Zell Lurie Institute, University of Michigan – Alumni Advisory Board (2020–present)
- American Arbitration Association – Arbitrator, National Commercial Panel (2018–2023)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Business Divorce Subcommittee, Vice Chair (2017–2019)
- Financial Institutions Litigation Subcommittee, Vice Chair (2017–2019)
- Columbus Bar Association
- CLE Advisory Board, Chair (2014–2016)
- Judicial Screening Committee (2004–2007, 2008–2010)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Litigation Section Council, Treasurer (2021–2022)
- Secretary (2019–2020)
- Education Coordinator (2016–2019)
“At the core of every case is a human story. I’m here to help my clients be heard, be made whole, and know they’re not alone.”
Representative Matters
- Obtained dismissal of alleged fraud and contract claims filed against a corporation’s CEO arising from a $160 million international financial transaction
- Defended a closely held corporation and its CEO in an SEC investigation concerning alleged misconduct by a purported joint venture partner
- Defended the CEO of a publicly traded company in a federal criminal securities case and companion SEC civil case alleging a $240 million fraud and money laundering conspiracy
- Obtained a multi-million-dollar settlement in a shareholder dispute involving alleged financial impropriety and misappropriation of intellectual property
- Successfully obtained one of the highest jury awards in Franklin County, Ohio, in 2017 in a complex personal injury case
- Negotiated resolution of multi-million-dollar litigation in Delaware Chancery Court between joint venture partners in a technology start-up involving alleged claims of trade secret misappropriation, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, and fraud
- Obtained a jury verdict in a real estate fraud case that returned 100% recovery to more than a dozen prospective condo owners in a failed downtown high-rise development
- Recovered more than $400 million for the State of Ohio pension funds and other agencies
- Directed litigation related to a $75-million fraud perpetrated on the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, resulting in more than $12 million (of approximately $20 million in remaining unrecovered funds) being returned to the State of Ohio in 10 months
- Served as co-trial counsel in a successful $30-million commercial contract arbitration involving the construction of a shale oil well and misappropriation of geological surveys by a joint venture partner
