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Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1980 - 1983)
- Degree: J.D.
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Colgate University (1975 - 1979)
- Degree: A.B.
- Field of Study: history
- Description:
Skills:
Subrogation, Product Liability, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Work Experience:
Owner at Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
- Location:
- Duration: 1995-03 to Present
- Description: I defend products liability lawsuits and represent businesses in commercial litigation.
member at ABA Task Force on the Future of Legal Education
- Location:
- Duration: 2012 to 2013
- Description:
Past Executive Committee Member at National Conference of Bar Presidents
- Location:
- Duration: 2007 to 2010
- Description:
Past President at Rhode Island Bar Association
- Location:
- Duration: 2006 to 2007
- Description:
past chair, Commercial Litigation Committee at Defense Research Institute
- Location:
- Duration: 2001 to 2003
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
There is no evident gap; the candidate has a continuous career from practicing civil litigation (since 1983) to present, with overlapping leadership roles.
All documented activities are within civil litigation, product liability, and related litigation, indicating strong consistency in industry focus.
Long tenure as Owner since 1995 and sustained involvement in professional associations reflect high stability and commitment.
Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and has practiced civil litigation ever since, aligning education with career path.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
General Counsel - Litigation93% fit
Extensive experience in product liability, civil litigation, and subrogation combined with proven board-level leadership and governance credentials.
Senior Partner / Practice Group Leader - Commercial Litigation92% fit
Deep domain expertise in business litigation and products liability; ownership experience signals strategic management and client development capability.
Chief Litigation Officer (CLO)90% fit
Strategic oversight of litigation risk for a mid-to-large organization; leadership and cross-functional collaboration aligned with ABA leadership roles.
Senior Counsel - Product Liability Defense / Subrogation88% fit
Direct alignment with core practice areas for insurer, TPA, or manufacturer; strong defense background and risk management exposure.
In-House Counsel - Civil Litigation / Subrogation86% fit
Practical in-house litigation oversight for a company with product liability exposure and subrogation needs; suitable adjacent to GC/CLO track.
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