Overview
Gregory is a shareholder in our Cleveland office and is the Chair of 51黑料吃瓜网’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. He is also a member of 51黑料吃瓜网’s Diversity Committee. Gregory handles matters across several areas of law including retail and hospitality liability, professional liability (both legal and financial), business/commercial litigation and employment liability. Gregory's litigation experience includes various state and appellate courts throughout Ohio, including appearing before the Ohio Supreme Court. He also has experience throughout the federal arena including U.S. District Courts, U.S. Bankruptcy courts and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is active in administrative spheres as well and handles matters before the EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA.
Gregory's determination and advocacy skills are well recognized, as evidenced by his selection as an Ohio Super Lawyer (and previously as an Ohio Rising Star) by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation. He is a member of numerous bar associations including the National Bar Association (NBA), the Ohio Bar Association (OSBA), the Norman S. Minor Bar Association, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA). He is Past Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for the CMBA. Greg serves as Co-Chair of the CMBA’s 1L Clerkship Program.
Honors & Recognitions
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation
Recognized by Who's Who In Black Cleveland
Recognized as a "Who to Watch in Law" by Crain's Cleveland Business
Recognized as a Rising Star and as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Community & Professional
National Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
- Member of Commission on Judicial Candidates
Norman S. Minor Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- CMBA Past Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion
- CMBA 1L Clerkship Program - Co-Chair
- CMBA Appointee to Executive Planning Committee of Eighth District Judicial Conference (2014-2015)
Judicial Conference for the Eighth Judicial District
- Life Member
Results
- Oct 20, 2022, Dismissal of Case AffirmedU.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Obtained a judgment in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirming the Northern District’s dismissal of a slip and fall case involving a Pepsi spill at a Dollar General. The plaintiff alleged that a spill by a Pepsi merchandiser earlier in the day was not properly cleaned by Pepsi or Dollar General, and caused a sticky floor which resulted in her falling. However, the district court dismissed the plaintiff’s claims on summary judgment because the Pepsi merchandiser testified that the spill happened in one area of the store based on pictures and the plaintiff testified that she fell in a different area based on the same pictures.
- Mar 14, 20223rd Appellate Dist.
Affirming trial court’s dismissal of slip and fall lawsuit.
- Nov 15, 2018, Judgment Reversed and Remanded8th District Court of Appeals
Elizabeth Tomcho, et al. v. ALTL Inc., et al.
Filing of a Motion to Vacate Judgment resulting in a reversal of a $6 million default judgment against a truck driver in a multi-vehicle accident
Result: Judgment Reversed and Remanded
- Sep 24, 2018Erie
Defense of personal injury slip and fall in restroom
- Feb 13, 2018Cuyahoga
Defense of alleged estate planning legal malpractice. Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of attorneys, resulting in dismissal of entire lawsuit.
- Oct 18, 2017Cuyahoga
Defense of premises liability claim re one-way turnstile at its entrance without posted warning.
- May 27, 2016, Charge Withdrawn with Board ApprovalNLRB
Defense of Concerted Action Charge
- Aug 26, 2015, Summary Judgment Affirmed9th Appellate Dist.
Smith v. Helsop
Plaintiff appealed trial court grant of summary judgment to defendant in commercial premises liability matter.
- Jun 10, 2015Cuyahoga County
Defense of commercial premises liability matter
- Jul 16, 2014Summit County
Defense of commercial premises liability matter
- Apr 12, 2013U.S. District Court, Northern Ohio
Defense of commercial premises liability matter
- Dec 6, 2012Ohio Supreme Court
Houdek v. ThyssenKrupp
On behalf of employer, obtained Ohio Supreme Court reversal of Court of Appeal decision. Ohio Supreme Court reinstated favorable trial court summary judgment ruling on test of deliberate intent relative to employer intentional tort.
- Jun 22, 2012South Euclid Small Claims
Defense at Small Claims trial involving claims against sellers real estate agent for alleged failure to protect neighbors property stored at sellers house once sale completed
- Jun 1, 2012South Euclid Small Claims
Defense at Small Claims trial involving claims that Wal-Mart sold a defective oil filter
- Jan 12, 2012, Summary Judgment Affirmed8th Appellate Dist
K. Bonner v. American Bottling Co.
Plaintiff appealed trial court grant of summary judgment to defendant in commercial premises liability matter
- Sep 29, 2011, Summary Judgment Affirmed8th Appellate Dist
Kelly Vocaire v. Stafford & Stafford Co., L.P.A., et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim arising out of domestic relations representation.
- May 25, 2010, Summary Judgment Affirmed6th Cir. Court of Appeals
Bruce Jackim v. Sams Club, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgement on claims for violation of civl rights arising from altercation with security guard.
- Sep 2, 2008Willoughby Municipal Court
Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim at movie theater.
- Aug 18, 2008, Plaintiff VerdictCuyahoga County
Defense of breach of lease agreement and forcible entry.
- Jun 25, 2008Cuyahoga
Arbitration defense of property damage fee charge.
- Jun 15, 2007Summit
Prosecution of auto liability plaintiff personal injury case.
- May 11, 2007, Plaintiff VerdictCuyahoga
Prosecution of plaintiff personal injury auto and governmental liability claim.