Leo M. Spellacy

About Leo M. Spellacy

Leo is a partner at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan LPA. He has acted as coordinating counsel for a Fortune 100 company in handling litigation throughout the United States and has worked with various public entities — including service as special counsel to the Ohio Turnpike Commission.Representative MattersLitigation • In 2012, obtained a verdict of $8.2 million on a breach of contract case after a month-long trial before Chief Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr.• In 2011, obtained verdict on behalf of a note holder against borrowers and guarantors in excess of $6.3 million and against guarantor of a lease in excess of $4.3 million. • Settled misappropriation of trade secret claim on behalf of software development company for over $10 million in consideration. • Successfully defended governmental entity against breach of contract claims resulting in a favorable settlement or the governmental entity\'s counterclaim.• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national retailer in connection with a $2 million breach of lease claim.Leo also was a member of the litigation team that successfully defended the tobacco companies in a class-action lawsuit brought by union pension funds in Ohio. He successfully argued before the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, Chang v. Cleveland Clinic Found.(2003), 2003 Ohio 6167, which in 2002 was recognized as the defense verdict of the year by the Defense Research Institute. Government and Regulatory Affairs• In 2006 and 2007, Leo assisted AT & T Ohio in securing agreements with northeast Ohio municipalities, which enabled AT & T Ohio to provide IP-video service to its customers. Leo negotiated more video competition agreements than any other attorney in northeast Ohio.• Negotiated multiple settlements with governmental agencies relating to relocation of utility facilities, including the Public Square project.Specialties: • Commercial Litigation• Government and Regulatory Affairs

Experience

1. Partner

   Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan Lpa

   Feb 2017 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Masters of Public Administration

  1992 — 1996

• John Carroll University

  B.A., Political Science

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Business Transactions
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Trial Practice
• Torts
• Corporate Law
• Claim
• Dispute
• Employment Law
• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Class Actions
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Product Liability
• Courts
• Appeals
• Business Litigation
• Legal Research
• Trade Secrets