2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Nathan J. Wills

Nathan Wills

The Wills Law Firm, LLC
23215 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201
Beachwood, OH 44122

Beachwood

Ohio (OH)

Contact Contact Nathan J. Wills
T: 216-514-2000
F: 216-292-7804

Visit: www.willsfirm.com
Practice Areas: Personal Injury Plaintiff: General (70%), Business Litigation (30%)

Personal Injury Plaintiff: General

Business Litigation

Industry Groups: American Association For Justice, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Association For Justice, Ohio State Bar Association

Profile

Nathan J. Wills founded The Wills Law Firm, LLC on the belief that good communication is the bedrock of effective representation. He is a tireless advocate on behalf of individuals and small businesses and prides himself on using listening and communication skills to develop creative solutions to his clients' unique needs. Nathan has tried cases in state and federal court and argued before various state courts of appeal. A graduate of Denison University and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Mr. Wills was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Health and a member of the Moot Court Team, and has published numerous articles in scholarly journals.

Selected To

Ohio Rising Stars 2012
Ohio Rising Stars 2011

About Nathan Wills

Admitted: 2004, Ohio

Professional Webpage: www.willsfirm.com/attorney-profile

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division Board of Governors
  • Ohio Association for Justice, Membership, Emerging Leaders and Legislative Affairs Committees
  • Ohio State Bar Association, New Lawyers Council

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • A Tripartite Threat to Medical Records Privacy: Technology, HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and the USA PATRIOT Act , Author, Journal of Law and Health, 2003
  •  Starting Your Own Lawfirm?, Author, The Sidebar, American Association For Justice New Lawyers Division, 2010
  • Professionalism: You Can Catch More Flies With Honey, Speaker, Annual Convention, Ohio Association For Justice, 2010
  • “Starting Your Own Law Firm?” CLE Presentation, March 2011, Speaker, Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association, 2011
  • Professionalism: Aspirational Ideals in Your Trial Practice, Speaker, Ohio Association For Justice Annual Convention, 2011

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • Torn meniscus in the knee while rescuing her son from an attacking dog. $100,000 Verdict at Trial against homeowner, 2005
  • A woman was stranded outside her vehicle at night and was struck by a driver, sustaining massive contusions, a compound fracture of her humerous, and fractures to her ulna and pelvis.  Her case was compromised due to alleged destruction of evidence by family members.  $250,000 Settlement, 2006
  • 75 year old male, diagnosed with diabetes, neuropathy and renal disease developed decubitus ulcers on his heels.  $190,000 Settlement, 2007
  • 85 year old male dementia patient was assaulted by a nurses’ aide and died 3 days later.  Nurses’ aide previously had pushed other residents, and had warned other staff members of her intent to harm this resident.  $750,000 Settlement, 2008
  • Merchants filed Complaint for Damages and Temporary Restraining Order arising out of false and misleading statements about Plaintiffs' goods and services.  Confidential Settlement, 2010
  • Rear end motor vehicle collision resulting in herniated disc. Policy limits settlement, 2010

Educational Background:

  • Denison University, Philosophy and International Studies, 2000
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