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Robert W. Kerpsack

Robert W. Kerpsack Co., LPA
655 Metro Place South
Suite 255
Columbus, OH 43017
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Phone: (614) 766-2000 | Fax: (614) 766-2005
http://www.rwklaw.com

Consumer and Small Business Protection Lawyers

Types of Cases
Qualifications
Work History
Personality & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

Consumers and Small Businesses

Sub-Topics

Accidents & Personal Injury

Construction Site Injuries
Petrochemical Accidents

Car Accident

Auto Accident
Whiplash

Dangerous Property

Intentional Injuries

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Mass Accidents

Airplanes
Buildings
Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
Ships & Boats

Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia Malpractice
Birth Injuries and Defects
Cosmetic Surgery
Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
Emergency Room Errors
Lasik Eye Surgery
Medication Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence
Optometry Malpractice
Prescription/Drug Malpractice
Psychiatric Malpractice
Spinal Cord Injury
Surgical Errors
Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis

Motorcycle Accident

Product Liability

Design Defects
Manufacturing Defects

Professional Malpractice

Financial Malpractice
Religious Malpractice

Serious/Catastrophic Injuries

Amputation
Birth Injury
Burn Injury
Head/Brain Injury
Paralysis

Toxic Tort

Chemicals & Cosmetics
Dangerous Drugs & Products
Hazardous Waste
Medical Products & Devices
Mesothelioma
Pesticides
Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
Tobacco
Toxic Mold

Truck Accident

Wrongful Death

Bar Admissions

OH, May 1989
Bar Number: 0041851

Specialty Certifications

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

Other Court Admissions

Ohio Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio; Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; and U.S. Supreme Court

Association Memberships

American Association for Justice; Ohio State Bar Association; Ohio Association for Justice; Central Ohio Association for Justice; and Columbus Bar Association.

Continuing Education

Bob Kerpsack teaches and attends continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law.

Papers and Publications

• Practical Strategies for Dealing with Subrogation Interests, Ohio Association for Justice, 2010;
• Emerging Issues in Ohio UM/UIM Law, Ohio State Bar Association, 2009;
• Medicare Subrogation: Never Let the "Sleeping Dogs" Lie, Columbus Bar Association, 2006;
• Big Book of Motions, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2005;
• UM/UIM Coverage for Family Members, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2004;
• Overview of Lawson, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, 2004;
• Tort Reform Update, Ohio Common Pleas Judges' Association, 2004;
• Basic UM/UIM Law Every PI Lawyer Should Know, Franklin Co. Trial Lawyers Association, 2003;
• Un/Underinsured Motorist Law Update, Ohio Common Pleas Judges' Association, 2002;
• Update of UM/UIM Coverage Provided by Operation of Law, OH Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2002;
• Uncovering UM Coverage by Operation of Law, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2002;
• Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mut. Fire Insurance Company and Its Progeny, Ohio Acad. Trial Lawyers, 2001-2003;
• Uncovering UM/UIM Coverage by Operation of Law, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2001;
• Un/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Update, Ohio State Bar Association, 2001;
• Uncovering UM/UIM Coverage by Operation of Law, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2001;
• Recent Court Decisions Breathe New Life Into Pl Practice, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, 2001;
• Un/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Update, Ohio State Bar Association; 2001;
• New Un/Underinsured Motorist Case Law, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, 2001;
• Medical Practice in the Courtroom, Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Physicians' Grand Rounds, 2000;
• Recognizing Viable Un/Underinsured Motorist Claims, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2000;
• Emerging Issues in Insurance Law and Practice, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2000;
• Effective Closing Arguments, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2000;
• Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence at Trial, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2000;
• Un/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Update, Ohio State Bar Association, 2000;
• Creative Places to Find UM Coverage, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, 2000;
• The UM Carrier as a Party Defendant, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1999;
• Trial Tactics When the UM Carrier is a Party Defendant, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, 1999;
• "Grab-Bag" of Strategies for Maximizing Auto Coverages, OH Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1998;
• Nail Gun Injuries: Accidents?, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1996;
• Handling the Out-Of-State Accident or Plaintiff, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1995;
• Legal Aspects of Fibromyalgia Cases, Fibromyalgia Association of Central Ohio, 1994.

Example Cases

Bob Kerpsack recently concluded a complex trucking/wrongful death case on behalf of the aggrieved family of a 37-year-old man survived by a wife and five minor children. At the urging of a former client of ours, the man's family hired Mr. Kerpsack within hours of the fatal crash. To ensure the preservation of critical evidence, a lawsuit was filed immediately against the national trucking company involved in the crash. The matter was fully-investigated and prepared for trial. A confidential resolution of the lawsuit was eventually reached shortly before a scheduled trial date.

Education

School:

Capital University

Degree:

Juris Doctor

City:

Columbus

State:

Year:

1987

Honors:

Bob Kerpsack worked his way through law school working as a restaurant waiter and as a law clerk in the local public defender's office.

School:

The Ohio State University

Degree:

Bachelor of Science

City:

Columbus

State:

Year:

1983

Honors:

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Focus and Accomplishments:

Business Administration

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Ohio

Firm Focus and History

The firm was founded in 1999 by Bob Kerpsack, with the vision of leveling the playing field in "David vs. Goliath" disputes. We represent consumers (people) and small businesses with claims for money damages, the defense of which is being bankrolled by large insurance companies or corporations.

Previous Employment Summary

During the decade before he founded this law firm, Bob Kerpsack was an equity partner in one of the premier plaintiff personal injury law firms in Ohio.

Activities and Awards

• AV-Rating (highest) by Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation)
• Selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine (Personal Injury Plaintiff: General)
• Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Selected for membership in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The Internet age has ushered in a new era of educated consumers. Embracing this phenomenon, Bob Kerpsack frequently teaches and authors legal topics relating to consumer and small business protection. For years, Bob has been asked to make continuing education seminar presentations to fellow members of the bar, to judges, and to physicians. The website of Robert W. Kerpsack Co., LPA has also been designed to include a plethora of information relating to consumer and small business protection.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

We routinely review documents prepared by clients. In fact, we expect our clients to prepare documents such as diaries, journals, and other summaries of evidence.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Potential clients who contact us are usually between two extremes of need for legal assistance. At one extreme are those who want to transfer to a lawyer the burden of protecting their potential legal rights. At the other extreme are those who want only to be educated on their potential legal rights so that they can handle their legal claims themselves. We will gladly assist people at both extremes, as well as everyone else in between.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

Bob Kerpsack believes that we have an awesome civil justice system in this country. In our system, every citizen owns the "keys" to the courthouse. Unfortunately, the rich and powerful often have the ability to gain a distinct advantage in our civil justice system. Bob Kerpsack decided to became a lawyer in order to be able to assist David take on Goliath in our courtrooms.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Many of the people we represent are referred by our past clients. Other lawyers also refer many prospective clients to us. When someone is injured or killed by a wrongdoer, chances are Bob Kerpsack has represented others under identical circumstances.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

It can be a difficult time when someone is injured or killed by a wrongdoer whose defense is being bankrolled by a big insurance company or corporation. Bob Kerpsack chose to become a consumer and small business protection lawyer in order to assist in the leveling the playing field when David takes on Goliath in our courtrooms.

What do you like best about your career?

What Bob Kerpsack likes most about his career as a consumer and small business protection lawyer is achieving full, fair and just compensation for his clients.

Tell us about your law firm:

Bob Kerpsack is a solo practitioner; therefore, he deals directly with all of his clients. He also has an experienced paralegal, who is very attentive to the immediate needs of clients.

What are your strengths and style?

Bob Kerpsack holds himself to high standards of competency, ethics, and professionalism. He works hard to achieve full, fair and just compensation for his clients. He never undertakes a case that he would be reluctant to take to trial. Consequently, well over 95% of his cases settle without a trial or verdict.

Personal Interests:

Bob Kerpsack spends virtually all of his free time with his wife and three children. The Kerpsack family engages in many activities together, including traveling, boating, water and snow skiing, swimming, bicycling, and attending sporting events.

Office Manager/Assistant

Kelly Borror

Fax

(614) 766-2005

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We work only on a contingency fee basis. In most car crash cases, our fees are one-third of the gross amount recovered (40% if suit is filed). Medical malpractice, products liability, and insurance coverage disputes are undertaken on a case-by-case percentage rate (usually 40% of the gross amount recovered.)

Hourly Rates

Not applicable

Free Initial Consultation?

All initial consultations are free.

Typical Retainer