Rick Brown

Professional Experience

Trial Counsel
CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO., Columbus, OH (1994-2002)--(2006-present)

Extensive experience defending people and organizations in civil damage lawsuits. Experienced in all phases of litigation--from discovery and motion practice to trial and appeal. Tried numerous jury and bench trials, as well as cases before the Ohio Courts of Appeals.

Trial Counsel and Managing Attorney
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CO., Dublin, OH (2002-2006)

In addition to defending clients in civil lawsuits, managed attorneys and legal staff of local corporate counsel law office. Handled all aspects of legal office administration, including supervision, hiring and evaluating attorneys and staff.

Representative Trials/Appeals

Krauss et al v. Bielecki et al, 05 CVC 10 011508, (Franklin Co. 2007); Sesler v. Morton, et al, 03 CVC 09 009884, (Franklin Co. 2005); Hockstad v. Harding et al, 01 CVC 02 001807, (Franklin Co. 2004); Barry v. The Cin. Ins. Co., 2002-Ohio-4948, (Ohio Ct. App. 2002); Newcomer et al v. Nationwide ins. Co. et al, 99 CVC 07 005970, (Franklin Co. 2001); McDonough v. Sheridan, DDS., 98 CV 07 005452, (Franklin Co. 2001); Burnep v. Labmark, Inc., 1999 WL 394201, (Ohio App. 10 Dist., 1999);  Kidd v. Center Point Plaza, 1999 Wl 436757, (Ohio App. 5 Dist., 1999); Kovach v. Cincinnati, Ins. Co., 83 Ohio St.3d 153); Aurand v. Thress, 1995 WL 334233, (Ohio App. 4 Dist., 1995).

Education

• Capital University Law School: J.D., 1994

Magna Cum Laude; Associate Editor, Capital University Law Review;
Publication: Coming to Terms with Congress, A Defense of Congressional Term Limits, Cap. U.L. Rev., Vol. 22-4 (Winter, 1994); Interned with the Honorable Alan E. Norris, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

• Franklin University; B.S. Human Resource Management; 1987

• Dublin High School, 1981

Bar Admissions and Memberships

State Bar of Ohio, 1994; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio;
Ohio State Bar Association: Vice chair of Insurance Law Committee (2001), Columbus Bar Association.

Personal

Married to wife LyAnne Brown; five children, sons Chris (19) of The United State Marine Corps, Nate (17), Joshua (11), Jason (8), and Arielle (6). Member of Worthington Christian Church; Sunday School Teacher; Parent Leader for youth mission to Mexico building homes for the poor; Member of Community Care Ministry; Worthington Youth Boosters basketball coach.

Rick Brown and wife LyAnne during a charity mission building homes for the poor in Mexico.

Paid for by Rick Brown for Judge • 7090 Rieber St., Worthington, OH 43085 • Sue Marshall, Treasurer