about Jay B. Eggspuehler
The more complicated the case, the more you’ll want Jay Eggspuehler at the controls.
He feels right at home with extreme case complexity, and untangles multi-party and multi-attorney situations with commanding decisiveness to keep cases on course toward value-driven resolution.
A certified commercial pilot that grew up around general aviation, Jay has a lifelong love of flying, which plays right into his specialty – transportation. He knows the ins and outs and ups and downs of aviation, trucking, and product liability. He has over thirty years of experience with complex litigation defense including aviation and aerospace, product liability, FAA enforcement actions, motor carrier/trucking defense and regulatory compliance.
Jay also has extensive commercial litigation experience for large manufacturing, insurance and banking clients.
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education & admissions
Education
Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1985
The Ohio State University, Business Administration, B.S., 1982
Bar & Court Admissions
Ohio, 1990
U.S. District Courts, Southern, Eastern and Western District of New York, 1987
U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern District of Ohio, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1996
U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
articles & presentations
Articles
Trucking Industry Defense Association (“TIDA”) Fall/Winder 2002 “Logo Liability” – Alive and Well
Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) – Skywritings, Spring 2004 The Expert’s Use of his or her Lawyer to Insure Admissibility of a Computer Animation: A Practitioner’s Guide
Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) – The Daubert Compendium 2004 & 2004 (update) Assumption of Facts by Expert
Presentations
NALS: The Association for Legal Professionals
Preparing for Aviation Accident Litigation: Practice Tips for Legal Professionals, February 1, 2003, Bellville, Ohio
Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) – Product Liability Conference
The Expert’s Use of his or her Lawyer to Insure Admissibility of a Computer Animation: A Practitioner’s Guide February 12-14, 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada
Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) – Managing For Success in the Small Law Firm Maximizing the Benefits of Paralegals in Your Practice June 9, 2006 Chicago, Illinois
professional & community activities
Professional
Positions
Director, Heartland Banc Corp and Heartland Bank (HLAN)
Bar Associations
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
Industry Associations
Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
Central Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Helicopter Association International
Transportation Lawyers Association
International Association of Defense Counsel
Million Dollar Advocate
Community
Chairman, Ohio State University Comprehensive Transplant Center Campaign Committee
honors
Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2016-2019