As a member of Shumaker’s Litigation and Disputes Service Line, Wesley uses his multidisciplinary strengths to drive results for clients in both his insurance recovery practice and in his commercial litigation practice. He regularly counsels clients through some of their toughest challenges with a pragmatic approach to the litigation process that has earned him an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell and recognition by Ohio Super Lawyers® through a peer- and achievement-based review process.
Prior to joining Shumaker, Wesley was a member of a nationally recognized Insurance Recovery Practice Group, where he counseled clients on insurance recovery matters involving claims ranging from several hundred thousand to several hundred million dollars. His experience in this area spans virtually any type of coverage claim, including commercial general liability (CGL), professional liability, construction, directors and officers, property, products liability, and cyber insurance. He has helped policyholder clients recognize significant recoveries of insurance assets, representing businesses of all sizes in claims that often are complex and novel.
In addition to his insurance recovery practice, Wesley brings prior experience in the representation of clients in complex business litigation matters, including corporate, real estate, trade secret, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) dispute resolution, financial services, construction, and probate litigation. He has litigated matters from intake through appeal in both state and federal courts, as well as various alternative-dispute forums.
While litigation is sometimes unavoidable, Wesley frequently counsels clients on the best path to avoid and resolve issues without engaging in expensive and protracted litigation. He is uniquely qualified, having represented clients on both sides of many issues, including broker-dealers and investors in financial services litigation, project owners and contractors in construction disputes, and employers and employees in employment matters. This experience enables him to identify issues and leverage points in disputes that may not otherwise be readily apparent.
Committed to giving back to the communities in which he lives, Wesley is on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross – Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Chapter and the Akron Children’s Museum. He formerly served on the Children’s Education Board of the First Congregational Church of Hudson, where he is a member.
When not representing clients, Wesley enjoys watching his two sons in their various sporting endeavors, vacationing with family and friends, and donating his time to the communities in which he lives and works.
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