About
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








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

Graduation year: 1970

Graduation year: 1966
Associations

2014 - Current

1996 - Current

1994 - Current

1993 - Current

1993 - Current

1986 - Current

1979 - Current

1979 - Current

1973 - Current

1973 - Current

1973 - Current

1979 - 2014

1973 - 2011

1995 - 1999

1992 - 1995

1993 - 1994
Costs
- Free Consultancy Service
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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.