CWS Governmental Relations, Ltd.






Stephen C. Fitch, Partner
614.334.6120
sfitch@cwslaw.com

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Practice Concentration
Services include representing clients in all aspects of civil trial and appellate litigation, alternative dispute resolution and professional responsibility.

Representative Experience
Obtained judgment for regional alarm company against national telecommunications company after two-week trial for damages resulting from prolonged failure to provide adequate service
Obtained judgement for damages and attorney fees for manufacturer of electric power controllers against competitor in civil contempt action in U.S. District Court for violation of previously entered consent decree
Represented regional short-line railroad company in successfully defending decision of Ohio Rail Development Commission awarding contract for operation of state-owned rail line in two extended trials and multiple appeals over five year period
Represented manufacturer of china in successfully defending breach of contract action brought by natural gas supplier in trial in U.S. District Court and subsequent appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Obtained judgment for compensatory and punitive damages for national electric equipment manufacturer against former plant manager who, along with third-party, developed a scheme to obtain fraudulent payments from company based upon falsified invoices and inventory records
Represented special litigation committee of board of directors of national drug distribution company in evaluating multi-million dollar settlement of multiple shareholder derivative actions against company officers and directors
Represented non-profit wholesale municipal power supplier in litigation and multi-day mediation against issuer of contractor surety bond, resulting in settlement in excess of $2.5 million

Achievements and Awards
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
AV® Peer Review Rated*   Martindale-Hubbell Rating Explanation
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation & Bet-the-Company Litigation
Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
Listed in Chambers USA, General Commercial Litigation
Recognized by the U.S. District Court (Southern District of Ohio) for multiple years of service as court appointed ADR mediator

Education
The Ohio State University (B.A., 1970; J.D., 1973)

Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Memberships and Community Service
Columbus Bar Association, Board of Governors (1989-1996);  President (1994-95)
Columbus Bar Foundation, Board of Trustees (1998-2004);  President (2003-2004)
Ohio State Bar Association, Council of Delegates (1990-2006)
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Federal Bar Association
Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group for the U.S. District Court (S.D. Ohio), past member
Ohio Supreme Court Rules of Practice Advisory Committee, past member

Speeches and Publications
Continuing Legal Education lecturer in the area of civil litigation and ethics
Guest instructor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in areas of civil litigation, mediation and trial practice
Plaintiff Attorney, Commerce Energy, Inc. v. Levin, 554 F.3d 1094 (C.A. 6, Feb. 4, 2009),  Tax Exemptions for Local Gas Distributors Challenged, summary by The Judicial View




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