Attorney, 01/2010 to Current
Denio A. Leone, LLC – 1 Berea Commons, Suite 216, Berea, OH 44017
Principal shareholder in law firm specializing in litigation of civil cases primarily involving tort claims, representation of claimants and employers in administrative law proceedings, and advisor for small businesses in matters including start-up, entity selection and transactional issues.
Member and General Counsel, 01/2009 to Current
Funding Dynamics,LLC (NOVICAST) – 793 Sharon Drive, Westlake, OH 44145
Part owner and general counsel for technology company with patent pending on an information and emergency notification system utilizing digital signage. Successfully handled all start-up and capital formation transactional documents. Involved in negotiation of business dealings, drafting and review of transactional documents, selection and coordination of outside counsel, and insurance placement. Instrumental in managing the completion of documents for successful BETA/PILOT deployment of technology system on a U.S. military base.
Attorney, 10/2003 to 12/2009
Largent, Berry, Preston & Jamison Co., L.P.A. – 1 Berea Commons, Suite 216, Berea, OH 44017
Partner in full service law firm. Organized and directed the firm's civil litigation and administrative law sections. Primary responsibilities included preparation and litigation of all tort claims, including personal injury, medical negligence and product liability cases. Successfully managed all workers compensation and social security disability claims.
Attorney, 10/1988 to 09/2003
Denio A. Leone Co., L.P.A. – 14701 Detroit Avenue, Suite 555, Lakewood, OH 44107
Principal shareholder in firm providing a wide array of legal services. Areas of practice included civil litigation, with primary emphasis in tort law, workers compensation, domestic relations, probate law and criminal defense. Successfully handled hundreds of cases from inception to conclusion. Acted as arbitrator in arbitration panels hearing injury cases in Cuyahoga County common pleas court.
Associate Attorney, 09/1984 to 10/1988
Shane, Shane & Summers Co.,L.P.A. – 55 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
Associate attorney in small established firm specializing in representation of injured persons. Assisted senior attorneys in all facets of trial preparation, including interviewing clients and witnesses preparing for depositions, writing motions, briefs and jury instructions, attending hearings and acting as co-counsel at trial. Developed knowledge and skills and earned opportunity to act as lead counsel during jury trials.
