Overview
Mario served as Managing Partner of Reminger Co., LPA from 1990 to 2005. A few of his many accomplishments include his vision to successfully expand Reminger from 45 attorneys in two offices to more than 125 attorneys in eight offices. An Italian immigrant, Mario's hard work, entrepreneurial spirit and sense of fairness makes him a frequently requested mediator by both plaintiff and defense attorneys for complex litigation matters.
Mario has always maintained an eclectic legal practice. He enjoys representing businesses and professionals including attorneys, doctors and accountants. In fact, he is frequently hired by other attorneys to assist them in resolving their own legal matters.
Most recently, Mario has been honored with the 2018 William K. Thomas Professionalism Award from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, as well as with ORT America's 2018 Jurisprudence Award. Mario has been recognized and included among the 'Best Lawyers in America' for the last 25 years. He has been featured as one of the 'Leading Lawyers' by Inside Business Magazine and is a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and Defense Research Institute. He is also a faculty fellow for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and a life delegate of the Eighth Ohio Judicial District. He frequently lectures to peer groups on various issues covering professional liability, trial tactics, litigation management, and Alternative Fee Arrangements.
Honors & Recognitions
Frequent lecturer to peer groups on various trial, litigation, professional liability and litigation management topics
Certified Litigation Management Professional
Recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" by Inside Business Magazine
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, since 1993
Honored as Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year 2012" in Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants- Cleveland
Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2008-2014
Honored with the 2018 William K. Thomas Professionalism Award from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Received ORT America's 2018 Jurisprudence Award
Community & Professional
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Faculty Fellow National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Federal, State, and Local Bar Associations
Life Delegate of Ohio Eighth Judicial District
Manos Inns of Court
Justinian Forum
Federal and State Court ADR Panel
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Results
- Jan 6, 2014, Judgment Affirmed11th Appellate Dist
Sylvia DeFranco, et al. v. Robert Zulandt, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal professional liability claim
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Education
J.D., Western Reserve University, 1968
- Law Review
B.A., Western Reserve University, 1965
Admissions
- Ohio State and Federal Courts, 1968