Recognized by Chambers USA for his work in the Insurance Recovery field and recognized by Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and insurance law, Wesley is a trusted advocate for policyholders and businesses facing complex, high-stakes disputes. As a member of Shumaker's Litigation & Disputes Service Line, he leverages multidisciplinary strengths to drive results in both his insurance recovery and commercial litigation practices. Clients rely on his practical judgment and strategic execution, an approach reflected in his AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and repeated recognition by Ohio Super Lawyers®. He has helped policyholder clients realize significant recoveries of insurance assets, representing organizations of all sizes in matters that are often complex, novel, and mission-critical.
Prior to joining Shumaker, Wesley practiced in a nationally recognized Insurance Recovery group, counseling clients on claims reaching several hundred million dollars. His extensive experience spans commercial general liability, professional liability, construction, directors and officers, property, products liability, and cyber insurance. He represents clients through all phases of litigation—from intake through appeal—in state and federal courts and before alternative dispute resolution forums.
In addition to his insurance recovery practice, his commercial litigation work includes corporate, real estate, trade secret, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) dispute resolution, financial services, construction, and probate disputes.
Committed to service and community leadership, Wesley has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross – Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Chapter, the Akron Children's Museum, and the Children's Education Board of the First Congregational Church of Hudson, where he is a member. Outside of work, he enjoys cheering on his two sons in their sporting pursuits and spending time with family and friends.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Law Review; Contributing Editor, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2003
B.S., Business Administration, The Ohio State University, 2000
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- American Red Cross, Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Chapter (Former Board Member)
- Akron Children's Museum, (Former Board Member)
- Judge John M. Manos American Inn of Court (Former Member)
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026
- Chambers USA, Insurance (Ohio), 2025
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2016-2025; Rising Stars™ by Super Lawyers®, 2012-2016
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser
- Leadership Hudson, Graduate
Representative Matters
- P.I. & I. Motor Express, Inc. v. RLI Ins. Co., 40 F.4th 398 (6th Cir. 2022), reh’g denied, No. 21-3412, 2022 WL 3237465 (6th Cir. Aug. 10, 2022) ‒ affirming jury verdict and denial of summary judgment
- P.I. & I. Motor Express, Inc. v. RLI Ins. Co., 499 F. Supp. 3d 486, 490 (N.D. Ohio 2020) ‒ denying summary judgement to insurer on claim under CGL policy
- Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. v. Ironics, Inc., 2022-Ohio-841 ‒ amicus brief arguing for affirmance of judgement in favor of policyholder on issue of first impression under Ohio law
- Locum Med. Grp., L.L.C. v. VJC Med., L.L.C., 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 102512, 2015-Ohio-3037 ‒ argued and secured affirmance of decision denying motion to stay proceedings and compel arbitration
- Nat'l Credit Union Admin. Bd. v. Jurcevic, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 147233 (Oct. 15, 2014) ‒ dismissal of fraud, conversion and unjust enrichment claims asserted by the National Credit Union Administration Board
- Ault v. Oberlin College, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 119540 (N.D. Ohio, Aug. 26, 2014) ‒ complete dismissal of all claims arising under O.R.C. Chapter 4112 and common law against individual defendant
- Maruschak v. City of Cleveland, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52811, at *19 (May 28, 2010) ‒ dismissal of due process and other claims against city employee
- Odeh v. Auto Club Ins. Ass’n, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4431, at *24 (Jan. 20, 2010) ‒ finding lack of personal jurisdiction over defendant and transferring case to different forum
- Representation of investors before FINRA arbitration panels in claims alleging unsuitability and fraud
- Represented issuer of securities in exempt multi-million dollar offering under Regulation D
- Successful defense and resolution of fraud and contract claims against construction company and owner