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Frank A. Ray has been ranked as the number 1 lawyer in Ohio via Super Lawyers for multiple years. With 41 years of experience as an ordeal lawyer, he now serves as a personal mediator for a huge range of civil cases. Frank A. Ray, a prominent lawyer based totally in Columbus, Ohio, has been identified as the pinnacle legal professional in the kingdom through Super Lawyers for numerous years, including 2021. With over four many years of enjoy as a a success trial attorney, Frank Ray made the transition to private mediation in 2014. Having served as lead suggest in 129 civil trials, Frank Ray brings a wealth of experience to his position as a impartial mediator, supporting events in complicated civil disputes attain out-of-court docket settlements. Utilizing the Zoom platform, he conducts virtual audio-visual mediation conferences for adversaries and their prison representatives. In instances where in-individual mediation is favored, Frank Ray limits his practice to crucial Ohio venues, making sure a safe and conducive environment for negotiations. His dedication to facilitating honest and green resolutions has earned him a recognition as a relied on mediator inside the legal community.

Legal Issues

Arbitration & Mediation
Entertainment & Sports Law

Certificates

Certified, Civil Trial Advocate (1983-2016)
National Board of Trial Advocacy

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
6th Circuit Jurdictions
6th Circuit
Since 1977
U. S. Dist. Court, Ea. Dist. Michigan Jurdictions
U. S. Dist. Court, Ea. Dist. Michigan
Since 1983
U. S. Tax Court Jurdictions
U. S. Tax Court
Since 1977
U. S. Dist. Court, No. Dist. Ohio Jurdictions
U. S. Dist. Court, No. Dist. Ohio
Since 1980
Ohio Jurdictions
Ohio
Since 1973
U. S. Dist. Court, So. Dist. Ohio Jurdictions
U. S. Dist. Court, So. Dist. Ohio
Since 1975
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 1976
1st Circuit Jurdictions
1st Circuit
Since 1987

Experience
  • Owner/President
    Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
    2011
  • Partner
    Chester, Willcox & Saxbe, L.L.P.
    2006
  • Owner/President
    Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A.
    1983
  • Associate Lawyer
    Michael F. Colley & Associates
    1979
  • Chief Civil Counsel
    Prosecuting Lawyer, Franklin County, Ohio
    1978
  • Associate Lawyer
    Brownfield, Kosydar, Bowen, Bally & Sturtz
    1978
  • Chief Civil Counsel
    Prosecuting Lawyer, Franklin County, Ohio
    1976
  • Director, Economic Crime Project (Dept. of Justice program)
    National District Lawyers Association
    1975
  • Assistant Prosecuting Lawyer
    Prosecuting Lawyer, Franklin County, Ohio
    1974
  • Associate Lawyer
    Brownfield, Kosydar, Bowen, Bally & Sturtz
    1974
  • Assistant Prosecuting Lawyer
    Prosecuting Lawyer, Franklin County, Ohio
    1973
Education
Ohio State University - Columbus Education School Logo
Ohio State University - Columbus
J.D. (1973) | Law
Graduation year: 1970
Ohio State University - Columbus Education School Logo
Ohio State University - Columbus
B.A. (1970) | English
Graduation year: 1966
Associations
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Professional Association
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Diplomate/has membership
2014 - Current
American College of Trial Lawyers Professional Association
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
1996 - Current
International Society of Barristers Professional Association
International Society of Barristers
Emeritus Fellow
1994 - Current
Ohio State Bar Foundation Professional Association
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Distinguished Life Fellow
1993 - Current
American Board of Trial Advocates Professional Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Associate
1993 - Current
Columbus Bar Foundation Professional Association
Columbus Bar Foundation
Fellow
1986 - Current
Central Ohio Association for Justice Professional Association
Central Ohio Association for Justice
Sustaining has membership
1979 - Current
Ohio Association for Justice Professional Association
Ohio Association for Justice
has membership
1979 - Current
Ohio State Bar Association Professional Association
Ohio State Bar Association
has membership
1973 - Current
Columbus Bar Association Professional Association
Columbus Bar Association
Sustaining has membership
1973 - Current
State Bar of Ohio
                        
                                                     # 0007762 Professional Association
State Bar of Ohio  # 0007762
has membership
1973 - Current
American Association for Justice Professional Association
American Association for Justice
has membership
1979 - 2014
American Bar Association Professional Association
American Bar Association
has membership
1973 - 2011
Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme Court Professional Association
Rules Advisory Committee, Ohio Supreme Court
has membership
1995 - 1999
Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme Court Professional Association
Board of Bar Examiners, Ohio Supreme Court
Examiner
1992 - 1995
American Inns of Court, Judge Robert M. Duncan Chapter Professional Association
American Inns of Court, Judge Robert M. Duncan Chapter
President
1993 - 1994
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Retaines and Rates
    Mr. Ray invoices at the rate of $450 per hour for his private mediation services. For mediations involving governmental agencies, he bills at $250 per hour.
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