Christopher A. Holecek
Principal
With over 25 years of experience in all aspects of civil litigation, litigation attorney Christopher Holecek has tried numerous jury cases throughout the country covering a wide spectrum of complex legal matters, including product liability issues, commercial disputes, trade secret misappropriation, catastrophic personal injuries, and other significant negligence cases.
In addition to his extensive trial work, Chris has successfully argued cases in multiple appellate courts including the United States Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as Ohio's Eighth, Ninth and Eleventh District Appellate Courts. Chris attained Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, A-V. , led by Christopher A. Holecek, Esq., Chris is also proud to have been selected by his peers as "Ohio Super Lawyer" each year since 2012, and recognized by Best Lawyers consistently.
Chris also counsels individuals and businesses regarding complex employment matters, including various employee issues, employee practices, and risk management proceedings.
Chris has extensive experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution. He routinely serves as a court appointed arbitrator and hassuccessfully completed Professional Mediation Training as provided by the Ohio Supreme Court. Chris also serves as a mediator for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and regularly acts as a private mediator in workplace disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge.
Legal Service Areas:
Bar Admissions:
State of Ohio, 1988
Supreme Court of Ohio, 1988
Unites States Supreme Court. 2002
United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1998
United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2006
United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2011
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1999
Professional/Personal Associations:
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Honors/Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Possible Rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, AV (Preeminent)
Recognized by Best Lawyers, 2021-2022, Litigation, Labor and Employment
Education:
J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
BA, John Carroll University