Attorneys
Kevin M. Norchi, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 222 | kmn@norchilaw.com
Kevin M. Norchi, Esq. graduated from Fordham
University, New York City, in 1983 and obtained his
law degree from Case Western Reserve University School
of Law in 1986. He became a member of the Ohio State
Bar in 1986 and is admitted to practice before the
United States District Court, Northern and Southern
Districts, and the United States Court of Appeals,
Sixth Circuit. Kevin began the practice of law with
civil trial experience in Cleveland for two years
and then in Cincinnati for six years representing
physicians in medical negligence lawsuits and pharmaceutical
companies in drug product liability matters. Returning
to Cleveland in 1994, his scope of practice broadened
to other areas of litigation including employment,
medical products liability, health care and related
subjects of fraud and abuse, credentialing, and professional
negligence. Since 1994, Kevin has continuously represented
certain institutional clients and with the support
of those clients, the law firm of Norchi & Associates
was established in 2002. In addition to ongoing litigation
and trial responsibilities, Kevin counsels clients
on “lessons learned” and sentinel event
analyses in addition to lecturing physicians, nurses
and hospital administrators on a wide-variety of
health care subjects. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
| KEVIN NORCHI ARGUES BEFORE THE OHIO SUPREME COURT |
| Representing the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Kevin Norchi argued before the Ohio Supreme Court in the case Monica Fletcher, etc. v. University Hospitals of Cleveland et al., Case no. 2007-1529 regarding the Affidavit of Merit requirement necessary to support professional negligence claims against physicians and heath care professionals in order to prevent frivolous and non-meritorious claims.
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Lisa M. Barrett, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 223 | lbarrett@norchilaw.com
Lisa Barrett, Esq. was admitted to the Ohio Bar in
1992, having graduated with a B.A. from Alma College
in 1989 and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University
School of Law in 1992. Lisa has considerable civil
and criminal trial experience. For eight years, Lisa
was the Prosecuting Attorney and Assistant Director
of Law at Shaker Heights, Ohio developing expertise
in criminal, municipal and employment law. While with
the City, Lisa defended employment actions before the
Ohio Civil Rights Commission, EEOC, and in state and
federal courts. Lisa also trained hundreds of public
employees in employment claims prevention. In 2000,
Lisa joined the law firm of Moscarino & Treu where
she developed additional expertise in the area of professional
medical negligence. Currently, Lisa’s practice
focuses on the defense of employment claims and medical
professional claims.
| Lisa Barrett - Featured Guest Speaker at NBI's CLE Workshop |
| Lisa Barrett is a featured guest speaker on the Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination Law at the National Business Institute (NBI) sponsored CLE Workshop.
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Steven J. Forbes, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 233 | sforbes@norchilaw.com
Steven J. Forbes, Esq. graduated from Amherst College,
cum laude, 1986 and received his J.D., with honors,
from George Washington University in 1989. He has been
a member of the Ohio State Bar for 14 years. Steve
has extensive civil and criminal trial experience.
He has tried over 50 cases to juries on issues ranging
from murder and disorderly conduct to wrongful death
and employment discrimination. He was head of the professional
liability practice group – which included all
employment related claims – at the law firm of
Janik & Dunn (later Janik & Forbes). He has
successfully represented employers in employment matters
since 1995. This representation included claims of
sexual harassment, sex discrimination, race discrimination,
disability discrimination, age discrimination and tortious
interference with business relations in state and federal
courts. He also represents physicians, attorneys and
insurance agents in professional negligence claims.
Steve continues with a large general civil litigation
practice with specialization in employment, professional
liability and insurance law.
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
| Steven J. Forbes Obtains a Defense Verdict |
| Steven J. Forbes of Norchi, Barrett & Forbes, LLC recently obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death, dram shop case in Cuyahoga County , Ohio (Cleveland).
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Patrick J. (PJ) Milligan, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 230 | pjmilligan@norchilaw.com
P.J. graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001. In 2004 he earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he was an editor of the Cleveland State Law Review. During law school, P.J. gained an appreciation for litigation while participating in an externship program with the United States District Attorney's Office. Following his admission to the practice of law in 2004, P.J. furthered his interest in litigation by serving as a staff attorney for the Honorable Dick Ambrose and the Honorable William J. Coyne of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. P.J. provided research, drafting and docket management support for the judges and held conferences with attorneys on pending matters covering many different areas of law, including labor and employment, medical malpractice, insurance coverage, and products liability. P.J. is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and is actively involved in the Cleveland-Marshall Alumni Association. P.J. joined Norchi, Barrett & Forbes in October of 2008 and will focus his practice in the following areas: general civil litigation, higher education law, medical malpractice, and labor and employment law.
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