
Leah M. Hohenberger
Principal
lhohenberger@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 216-685-1827 Ext: 4503
600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 2330
Cleveland, OH 44114-2614
Main: 216-685-1827
Fax: 888-811-7144
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D. (2002)
- John Carroll University, B.A. (1999)
- The University of Akron, (1995)
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Representative Matters
- Granted a directed verdict in favor of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in a medical malpractice action
- Successfully argued before the Court of Appeals to uphold the entry of summary judgment in favor of a large media corporation in a premises liability case
- Achieved a defense verdict in a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) cumulative trauma trial wherein plaintiff sought damages in excess of a million dollars
- Obtained a defense verdict for a railroad client in an FELA action, which was subsequently upheld by the Circuit Court of Appeals
- Secured a defense award in a binding AAA construction arbitration involving a 25-home residential construction project and a plaintiff’s demand of approximately $900,000
- Authored a winning motion for summary judgment on behalf of a hotel owner/operator in a premises liability/product liability matter
- Obtained a defense verdict in a cumulative trauma FELA action wherein the plaintiff sought $1,400,000 in damages
- Achieved a defense verdict in a jury trial involving 15 plaintiffs seeking statutory damages relative to flooding in a mobile home park community
- Secured a defense verdict on behalf of a railroad client in an FELA case wherein plaintiff alleged that his work duties resulted in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Granted a favorable summary judgment ruling for a general residential contractor in a complex construction/premises liability matter
- Granted summary judgment in cumulative trauma FELA claim, which was upheld by the Court of Appeals
Speaking Engagements
- National railroad conference presentations addressing the successful defense of cumulative trauma injury claims
- Large client seminar presentation regarding e-discovery developments and updates
- Multiple client presentations concerning Ohio tort reform changes
- Various client speaking engagements involving Ohio premises liability and personal injury claims
Admissions and Licenses
- Ohio Bar Admission
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Memberships
- American Society for Pharmacy Law
- Catholic Lawyers Guild (Executive Committee)
- Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
- Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (Past President)
- Defense Research Institute
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Ohio State Bar Association
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D. (2002), magna cum laude; Journal of Law and Health (Executive Editor)
- John Carroll University, B.A. (1999)
- The University of Akron (1993-1995), Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program