Richard W. Schulte, of Behnke, Martin & Schulte L.L.C., born Dubuque, Iowa, September 7, 1968; admitted to bar, 1996 Ohio; 2002 Iowa; 1996 United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio; 2004 Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Education:
Quincy College (B.A., 1991 cum laude); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1995); Lloyd's of London Fellow (1995).
Practice Areas:
Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Mass Torts, Class Actions.
Lectures:
Dayton Bar Association “Tort Deform SB80 & Punitive Damages” 2008
Ohio Association for Justice “OAJ Convention Moderator Ethics Seminar” 2008
Ohio Association for Justice “Punitive Damages After Arbino” 2008
Ohio Association for Justice “Overview of Arbino v. Johnson & Johnson 2008
Ohio Association for Justice “Robinson V. Bates” 2007
Ohio Association for Justice “New Perspectives/Insurance Agent Liability” 2007
Ohio Academy of Trial Layers “Life Insurance Denials” 2007
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Insurance Agent Liability” 2007
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Subrogation Moderator” 2006
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Subrogation Seminar” 2006
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Chairman Regional Seminars” 2005
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Marketing a Tort Practice” 2005
Dayton Bar Association “Complaint to Verdict” 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers “Arbitration” 2003
Ohio State Osteopathic Association “HMO Litigation” 2002
Dayton Bar Association “HB 281 & Tort Reform” 2003
Grandview and Southview Hospitals “Physician Employment Negotiation and Contracts” 1999, 2000, 2001
Board Positions:
Ohio Association for Justice (President Elect 2008-Present)
Ohio Justice Fund (2006-Present)
Ohio Association for Justice (Vice President 2007-2008)
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Treasurer, 2005 – 2007)
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Board of Trustees, 2003-present)
Quincy University (Board of Trustees, 2004-present).
Dayton Bar Association (Board of Trustees, 1998-2000)
Committee Appointments:
Quincy University, Executive Committee, 2007-Present
Quincy University, Presidential Search Committee, 2007
Ohio Association for Justice, Legislative Committee, 2006-Present
Ohio Association for Justice, Candidate Development Committee, 2007
Ohio Association for Justice, Executive Director Search Committee, 2007
Ohio Association for Justice, Leadership Counsel, 2005-Present
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Rules Committee, 2006
Dayton Bar Association, Vice-Chairman Civil Law Committee, 1999-2000
Dayton Bar Association, Chairman Civil Law Committee, 2001-2002
Dayton Bar Association Bar Exam and Qualifications Committee, 2002-2004
Dayton Bar Association New Lawyer Committee, 1996-1998
Dayton Bar Association Relations with Health Care Providers, 1999-2002
Dayton Bar Association Judiciary Committee, 2002-2005
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Tort Reform Challenge Committee, 2006
General Council:
Golden Acres “Nonprofit Providing free legal services to Hispanic Immigrants 2001-2003”
American Express Financial Advisors, Dayton Office “Board of Directors 2001 to 2004”
Professional Associations:
American Association for Justice
Ohio Association for Justice
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association
Ohio Sate Bar Association
Dayton Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Sierra Club International (SCI)
Ohio Supreme Court Cases:
Depaullette v. Depaullette, Case #17847 (2000).
Uzhca v. Federal Ins. Corporation, et al., 100 Ohio St. 3d 323 (2003).
Sandra Brady-Fray, Adm., v. Toledo Edison Company, et al., Case No.: 03-1443 (2004). Amicus Curiae on behalf of the Ohio Academy of Trial Attorneys (OATL)
Melissa Arbino vs. Johnson & Johnson, et al (2007). Amicus Curiae on behalf of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Pro Bono Work:
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer representing abused children.
CASA certification instructor 2000, 2001, 2002
Television Appearances:
Good Morning America – April 12, 2004
MSNBC- The Abrams Report – April 12, 2004
Inside Edition – April 14, 2004
WDTN (2), WKEF (22), WHIO (7) – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Court TV – Catherine Criar Live Show – December 12, 2005
Today Show – December 12, 2005
CNN News – December 12, 2005
MSNBC – December 13, 2005
Inside Edition – December 14, 2005
