As a former Assistant Disciplinary Counsel in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the Supreme Court of Ohio, Alvin is recognized as a lawyer’s lawyer who is called upon to represent solo practitioners, in-house counsel, and law firms on a variety of ethics and professional liability matters. Because of his considerable experience and knowledge, Alvin has been asked to provide representation on hundreds of legal ethics advisory opinions and lawyer discipline case investigations, including nearly 100 lawyer discipline trials and more than 20 oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Alvin is a litigator with experience in complex business and professional liability matters. He is also relied upon by other litigators to serve as an expert witness on lawyer conduct questions and has presented more than 200 continuing legal education seminars and published many articles on lawyers’ ethical responsibilities. Recognized for his talent and skill, Alvin has been recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers every year since 2011 and named to The Best Lawyers in America© for Administrative & Regulatory Law.
(A.B., 1984)
(J.D., 1987)
National Moot Court Team; National Privacy Law Team, Appellate Advocacy Award; American Jurisprudence Award, Trial Practice
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