Compassionate And Tenacious Advocates In Personal Injury
Lynn A. Lazzaro
- Attorney and Founder
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Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip and Falls
Biography
Mr. Lazzaro was born in Lorain, Ohio, and has lived in Rocky River, Ohio, most of his life. During his many years of practice, Mr. Lazzaro has litigated cases throughout the State of Ohio and appeared before the Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. He has practiced in the litigation field since his admission to the bar. During that time, he has represented the profession as President of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and as President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation. He and his wife of 50 years have raised a family of three boys and have five grandchildren whom they greatly enjoy. Mr. Lazzaro has been active in the Cleveland Yachting Club for many years and served as Commodore of the Club. He and his wife are active participants in local charity functions and their local church. Mr. Lazzaro is a sports enthusiast who is a long-time fan of the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. He enjoys sailing, power boating, golf, tennis, and snow skiing. He is also a Civil War history buff.
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1974
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1981
- United States Supreme Court, 2001
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cuyahoga County Bar Association, Past President, Trustee, and Officer
- Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation, Past Vice President
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Past Trustee
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Past President, Officer, and Trustee
- West Shore Bar Association
- The Justinian Forum (an Italian-American bar association)
- Eighth District Judicial Conference, Life Member, Past Executive Board Member
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV preeminent peer-rated attorney indicating the highest ethical standards and professional ability according to his colleagues since 1990
- Ohio Super Lawyer, selectee, Law and Politics Magazine, 2018-2024
- Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities, 1970-1972
Pro-Bono Activities
- Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program
- Louis Stokes Scholars Programs
- Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy
- Ohio Mock Trial Competitions
- Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Past Positions
- Lazzaro Luka Law Offices, LLC, Associate/Partner/Founder, 1999 to present
- Meyers, Hentemann, Schneider & Rea Co., L.P.A., Partner, 1981 to 1999
- Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office, Associate, 1977 to 1981
- Lazzaro Law Practice, 1975 to 1977