Overview

Zachary B. Pyers is a Partner in the Columbus, Ohio, office of Reminger Co., L.P.A., and actively practices throughout Ohio and West Virginia. His practice focuses on civil litigation, including complex and class action litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, professional liability, and catastrophic loss. He represents clients in commercial disputes, including: breach of contract claims; anti-trust actions; covenants not to compete; and, business torts. In his professional liability practice, Zach represents: attorneys; accountants; architects; engineers; surveyors; builders; real estate brokers and agents; insurance brokers and agents; directors and officers; and, investment advisors in litigation and licensure proceedings. Zach also practices in the area of emerging technologies, having written and spoken extensively on the intersection of tort law with advancing technologies and changing business models.

Zach is actively engaged in the community. He serves on several Boards and in leadership roles within legal and community associations.  He is an Adjunct Professor at Capital University Law School, where he teaches courses in Depositions, E-Discovery, Expert Witnesses, Ridesharing and Autonomous Vehicle Litigation, and the school's Mock Trial Competition team. Zach also co-hosts the firm's podcast, The Reminger Report Podcast: Emerging Technologies.

Representative Experience

Successfully represented and resolved federal Sherman Anti-Trust Act claims against companies for alleged concerted efforts.

Obtained summary judgment for trade association on Ohio anti-trust claims. Results were upheld on appeal.

Obtained dismissal for attorney client in a legal malpractice action, where the underlying action stemmed from foreign-based financial instruments.

Obtained dismissal of legal malpractice claims against an AM law 200 firm and firm’s partner, stemming from underlying claims surround a corporate transaction.

Successfully resolved traumatic brain injury claims against pharmaceutical company.

Successfully represented an individual on liability claims from the alleged improper importation of exotic vehicles.

Successful representation on numerous matters for insurance agents who have allegedly failed to secure adequate coverage for catastrophic losses.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of non-profit client against former Board members’ breach of fiduciary duties and fraudulent actions.

Obtained dismissal on behalf of landlord on underlying claims of mold exposure in rental property.

Obtained dismissal of claims against extermination company relating to allegations of pesticide exposure.

Obtained motion for summary judgment against legal malpractice claims asserted against a guardian ad litem.

Successfully defended numerous design professionals and/or contractors in construction litigation matters.

Obtained defense verdict at trial against claims that a vehicle was wrongfully repossessed and a breach of the peace.

Obtained a defense verdict in favor of physicians who performed a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy.

Obtained defense verdict at trial for government entity on breach of contract claims.

Obtain trial verdict in favor of trucking company stemming from motor vehicle accident.

Obtained defense verdict in an admitted liability wrongful death case in favor transportation company.

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation

Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, since 2022

Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014-2018

2019 Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Outstanding Young Lawyer Award 

2018-2020 Top Lawyers Central Ohio, Columbus CEO Magazine

2016 Young Alumnus of the Year, Capital University Law School

AV Preeminent® Rated with Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

Community & Professional

American Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Foundation
-Fellow

American Bar Foundation
-Fellow

District of Columbia Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Defense Research Institute
-Vice Chair of the Annual Seminar, DRI Professional Liability Committee

Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

Ohio University, College of Business, Society of Alumni and Friends
-President

Capital University Law School Alumni Board
-Board Member

Litigation Counsel of America
-Associate Fellow

Capital University Law School, Adjunct Professor
Ridesharing and Autonomous Vehicle Litigation

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Jan 22, 2025, Dismissal
    Holmes County, Ohio

    Secured a significant win in a legal malpractice and fee dispute case in Ohio. Plaintiff, after selling a business with the assistance of other attorneys, remained employed by the purchasing company. When the plaintiff was later terminated, they retained our client to pursue an employment claim against the buyer. The case went to trial, resulting in a loss for the plaintiff. Following the loss, the plaintiff sued our client for legal malpractice while also owing approximately $30,000 in unpaid legal fees. In response, they filed a counterclaim to recover the outstanding fees. Just before the plaintiff’s scheduled deposition, they voluntarily dismissed. 

  • Jun 6, 2024, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings affirmed in favor of farmers market.

  • Mar 29, 2024, Motions of Contempt Dismissed and Attorneys' Fees Recovered
    Coshocton County Probate Court

    Succesfully defended a former estate administrator against two motions for contempt and also recovered attorneys' fees.

  • Jun 20, 2023, Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
    Miami County Court of Common Pleas

    Motion for summary judgment granted in favor of a large commercial real estate entity.

  • Nov 14, 2022, Appeal Dismissed
    4th Appellate Dist

    Defense of an insurance broker who secured insurance for a chemical storage tank manufacturer. The tank manufacturer was sued by four plaintiffs alleging injury from exposure to benzene via their faulty tanks with alleged exposure dating back to the 1970’s and 1980’s.

  • Dec 6, 2021
    Franklin County Court of Common Pleas

    Defense of large national real estate broker regarding a Creditor’s Bill Complaint against the broker’s real estate agent and the broker, seeking a non-wage garnishment of the agent’s real estate commissions.

  • Apr 30, 2017
    Franklin

    Defense of conversion vehicle repossession

  • Apr 1, 2014, Judgment Affirmed
    U.S. District Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

    LaBorde v. City of Gahanna and RITA

    Plaintiff appealed governmental liability class action claim against City and Regional Income Taxing Authority based on constitutional rights regarding computation of City income tax credit.

  • Aug 6, 2012
    Allen

    Defense of medical malpractice laparoscopic hysterectomy

  • Dec 3, 2010, Favorable Outcome
    Franklin

    Defense of dental malpractice claim

  • Nov 16, 2010, Judgment Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    Richard Weldon, et al. v. Prairie Township, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in claim for damages arising out of township’s independent contractor work.

  • Oct 21, 2010
    Franklin

    Arbitration defense of property damage governmental liability claim arising out of youth athletic organization.

  • Aug 16, 2010, Plaintiff Verdict
    Franklin

    Arbitration prosecution and defense of trucking liability property damage claim.

  • Feb 3, 2010
    Franklin

    Defense of wrongful dealth commercial transportation admitted liability claim

  • Nov 19, 2009, Plaintiff Verdict
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Defense of entertainment commercial premises liability, personal injury claim involving multiple fractures.

  • Feb 20, 2009
    Franklin

    Arbitration defense of property damage trucking liability claim

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Speaking Engagements

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Publications

Reminger Reports

Education

LL.M., Business, Capital University Law School, 2009

J.D., Capital University Law School, cum laude, 2008

B.B.A., Ohio University, 2005

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 2008
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2009
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2009
  • District of Columbia, 2009
  • State of West Virginia, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, 2015
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, 2018
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