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Overview

A Shareholder based out of 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Cleveland office, Julian serves as Chair of 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Construction Liability practice group, as well as Co-Chair of 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s  Environmental/Mass Tort/Class Action practice group.  As it pertains to his Construction Liability practice, he has vast experience defending and prosecuting claims for and against owners, contractors, architects, and engineers. Also, he has represented manufacturers and suppliers in toxic tort litigation, including the representation of asbestos and talc defendants in various courts throughout Ohio. Julian further handles a very diverse range of matters, including General Casualty and Professional Liability.

Additionally, Julian is very involved at 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, sitting on 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Law Clerk Hiring Committee and Diversity Committee.

Since 2012, Julian has served as an Adjunct Professor for Cleveland State University College of Law's Mock Trial Team, coaching second and third year law students in trial advocacy. Under his tutelage, their Mock Trial Team advanced to Nationals for the first time in the law school’s history. He is a member of various professional associations, including The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, The National Bar Association, and the Norman S. Minor Bar Association.

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Construction Law, Litigation - Construction

Recognized as a Top 40 under 40 by Crain's Cleveland Business

Recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Attorney by the National Bar Association

Recognized as Who's Who in Black Cleveland 

Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018-2021

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Community & Professional

Ohio State Bar Association

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

National Bar Association

Norman S. Minor Bar Association

Litigation Counsel of America-Associate Fellow

Testimonials

“Julian Emerson is the kind of lawyer that I would want in trial when I am the client. He is exceedingly well prepared and engaging with the jury.”
- Douglas, Counsel for California State Automobile Association

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Apr 10, 2025, Motion for Summary Judgment Affirmed
    Court of Appeals, Cuyahoga County, Eighth Appellate District

    The Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment on behalf of the Clifton Club and Clifton Park Trustees related to a decades’ long property dispute involving access to Clifton Park property by non-resident members of the Clifton Club. The Plaintiffs, various residents of Clifton Park, first brought suit against the Trustees and Club in 2012, alleging that the Trustees improperly favored the Club as a beneficiary as a result. The litigation has continued in various incarnations since then.  The Eighth District determined that