
Paul J. Schumacher
Shareholder
pschumacher@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 216-685-1827 Ext: 4501
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. (1983)
- University of Dayton, B.A. (1980)
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Representative Matters
With notable experience, Mr. Schumacher has successfully defended manufacturers, contractors, individuals, and businesses in matters involving:
- Complex product liability claims with catastrophic injuries
- Multimillion-dollar construction disputes
- High-profile commercial litigation
- Securities litigation class actions
- Federal and state OSHA investigations
- Risk management programs
Speaking Engagements
- “Risk Management for Pregnant Workers” (Elective Course Instructor); American Industrial Hygiene Association Meeting; Montreal, Canada; 2013
- “There Goes the Neighborhood: When a Chemical or Industrial Explosion or Release Occurs — Before, During, and After” (Panelist); Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC); Sun Valley, Idaho; 7/28/2007
- “OSHA: Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities”; Ohio Safety Congress and Expo; Cleveland, Ohio; 3/22/2007
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Instructor), 2005–2009
Publications
- “Preventing and Managing Chemical Catastrophes: A Practical Guide for In-House and Outside Counsel” (Co-Author), FDCC Quarterly, Vol. 58, No. 3, pp. 319–366, Spring 2008
- “Chemical Catastrophe: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Preparation,” For the Defense, July 2005
- “Defending Workplace Prenatal Injury Claims,” Exploring Toxic Tort and Environmental Liability Claims, The DRI Defense Library Series 2007, pp. 227–243; For the Defense, Nov. 2003
Admissions and Licenses
- Ohio Bar Admission
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
- Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (Product Liability, Toxic Torts, and Environmental Law Committees)
- IR Global since 2006 (International Commercial Law Member for Ohio and Pennsylvania)
- Ohio State Bar Association
Education and Specialized Training
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D. (1983), cum laude; Cleveland State Law Review (Editor 1982-1983)
- University of Dayton, B.A. (1980), Political Science
- OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer, authorized to conduct 10- and 30-hour OSHA training
- OSHA Institute, 70 hours
- Represents employers nationwide before OSHA and the Department of Labor