Bonezzi Switzer Murphy Polito & Hupp Co. LPA

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Bonezzi Switzer Murphy Polito & Hupp is widely recognized and respected, by both bench and bar, for its expertise in complex civil litigation. Created in 1998, the firm has nearly doubled the number of its attorneys. “The firm is blessed with extremely talented lawyers; we’re very good in our field,” says William Bonezzi. ”The firm is devoted to its clients and to providing the best possible defense, whether by motion, settlement or trial.”

Areas of Practice The firm’s primary concentrations are medical negligence defense, environmental law and employment law. It also handles asbestos/toxic tort litigation, workers’ compensation, nursing home defense and general insurance defense matters. By use of joint defense agreements, the firm frequently represents multiple parties in a single case, thereby reducing costs to a pro rata share for the defendants.

Top Legal Services The firm is pleased that four of its attorneys have been honored with inclusion on the 2008 Ohio Super Lawyers® list. Four of the shareholders have been honored with an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is awarded for superior competence and ethics.

William D. Bonezzi primarily practices in medical malpractice, general insurance defense, toxic tort, products liability, professional negligence and premises liability. He is included in the 2007 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers, and is on the panel of the American Arbitration Association.

Steven J. Hupp concentrates on medical malpractice, hospital defense, nursing home litigation and appellate practice. He is admitted to the bars of Ohio, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He served as judicial clerk in the 8th District Court of Appeals.

Patrick J. Murphy focuses on medical malpractice defense, general insurance defense, premises liability, construction accidents and products liability. He is included in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He is a member of the Cleveland and Ohio State bar associations and the Professional Liability Underwriter’s Society.

Donald H. Switzer practices in medical malpractice, hospital risk management, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, contract disputes, insurance coverage litigation and UCC law. He is active in the Cleveland and Ohio State bar associations, and the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys named him “Member of the Year” in 1990.