Justice for John Paganini
- January 16, 2026
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UPDATE: ORAL ARGUMENT COMPLETED — CASE SUBMITTED FOR DECISION On February 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in John Paganini v. The Cataract Eye Center of Cleveland, et al., Case No. 2025-0386. The case has…
Results Matter. How They’re Earned Matters More.
- July 23, 2026
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Today we’re proud to share another significant result on behalf of a deserving client. Behind every outcome is a story of trust, relentless preparation, and a commitment to uncovering the truth when it matters most. This is what we do. …
The Truth Was Under The Concrete
- July 21, 2026
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Every catastrophic case begins with a story. Sometimes that story comes from a police report. Sometimes it comes from an engineering report. Sometimes it comes from an expert witness. But sometimes… the truth is buried beneath the surface. In a catastrophic residential…
We Dig Deeper.
- July 20, 2026
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Every catastrophic trucking case begins with a story. The driver has one. The company has one. The crash report has one. But those are just the first chapters. The real story behind the crash is often found in the chapters they hope no…
Leadership Is an Invitation
- June 2, 2026
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Sometimes leadership reveals itself in the smallest moments. While visiting Dublin, Susan Petersen reached out to David Barniville, President of Ireland’s High Court and a fellow member of the International Society of Barristers. The expectation was simple: perhaps a brief…
The Part Clients Remember
- June 1, 2026
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When lawyers talk about a case, they often talk about the outcome – The verdict. The settlement. The motion won. The appeal defended. Those things matter. They should. Clients come to us because they need help solving serious problems, and…
The Record Is Not the Record
- May 31, 2026
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The Future of Truth in Healthcare Litigation For more than a century, lawyers have relied on a simple assumption. The medical record is the story. If you obtain the chart, review the entries, and follow the timeline, the facts will…
A Journey Home, A Legacy Forward
- May 25, 2026
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In 1900, an 18-year-old woman named Nora Jennings left Galway, Ireland, alone. She crossed the Atlantic, arrived through Ellis Island, and eventually built a life in Youngstown, Ohio. Like so many immigrants of her generation, she carried little with her…
We Dig for the Truth
- May 22, 2026
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Trusting a facility with your loved one’s care is one of the hardest decisions a family makes. You expect safety. Dignity. Proper medical attention. Basic human care. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. And sometimes, facilities…
John Paganini Testifies Before Ohio Senate in Support of S.B. 292 as Supreme Court Decision Remains Pending
- May 20, 2026
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Petersen & Petersen stands with their client at the Statehouse as Ohio considers landmark reforms to civil damage caps John D. Paganini — the man at the center of one of Ohio’s most consequential civil justice cases — traveled to…
Where Trial Lawyers Come to Breathe: The Petersens at the ISOB Annual Meeting in Hawaii
- March 15, 2026
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Nobody tells you, when you decide to become a trial lawyer, what it will actually cost you. The years of preparation before a single opening statement. The weight of carrying someone else’s most devastating experience into a courtroom and being…