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Frank A. Ray, Partner
614.334.6176
fray@cwslaw.com
Practice Concentration
Practices in the areas of civil trial and appellate litigation.
Achievements and Awards
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American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow |
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American Board of Trial Advocates - Associate (President, Ohio Chapter, 2004) |
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, "Bet the Company" Litigation & Professional Malpractice Law |
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Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Business Litigation |
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Recipient, Columbus Bar Association's Professionalism Award (1997) |
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Recipient, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Distinguished Alumnus Award (2006-2007) |
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Respected Adversary Award, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (2005) |
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Lawyer of the Year, Ohio Lawyers Weekly (1999) |
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The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law - Adjunct Professor (2003 to Present) |
Education
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The Ohio State University (B.A., 1970; J.D., 1973) |
Bar Admissions
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio |
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio |
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan |
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U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Sixth Circuits |
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U.S. Tax Court |
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U.S. Supreme Court |
Professional Memberships and Community Service
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Columbus Bar Association (President 2001-02, Professionalism Committee - past chair) |
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Ohio State Bar Association (Negligence Law Committee Member 1989-1998, Editorial Board, Ohio Jury Instructions Committee, 2002-present) |
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Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (President 1987-1988) |
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Columbus Bar Foundation (Board of Trustees 2003-present) |
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Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (President 1989-1990) |
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America (State Delegate, Ohio 1990-1992) |
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Board of Bar Examiners, Supreme Court of Ohio (1992-1995) |
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Rules Advisory Committee, Supreme Court of Ohio (1995-1999) |
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International Society of Barristers – Fellow |
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American Inns of Court, Robert M. Duncan Chapter (President 1993-1994) |
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National Council, The Ohio State University College of Law Alumni Association (1998-present) |
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Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Capital Campaign Cabinet (1998-2000) |
Speeches and Publications
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Board of Editors, Manual on Complex Litigation, 4th Edition, Federal Judicial Center (2004) | |