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.

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.

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.

Michael L. Golding, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 231 | mgolding@norchilaw.com
Michael L. Golding, Esq. graduated cum laude from Bucknell University in 1990 and received his law degree from The Georgetown University Law Center in 1993. During the past decade, Mike has represented clients in commercial, employment, insurance, product liability and professional liability matters. He currently focuses his practice on defending insurance companies in coverage disputes, representing manufacturers and restaurants in product liability matters and handling negligence claims involving health care providers and real estate professionals. Mike has civil trial experience in state and federal court and has authored coverage opinions on a broad range of professional liability issues, including the availability of insurance coverage for employment-related claims.

Iverson Matthew Jackson, Esq.
216.514.9500 Ext. 230 | mjackson@norchilaw.com
Iverson Matthew Jackson, Esq. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1999. In May 2003, Matt graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and The Weatherhead School of Business with combined J.D. and M.B.A. degrees. A law clerk at Norchi & Associates since January 2003, Matt was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in November, 2003 and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio in March, 2004. Matt is active in the Cleveland Bar Association Young Lawyers committee and as a Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts, and also as a volunteer for the Legal Redress Committee of the NAACP. Since becoming a lawyer, Matt has participated in all aspects of civil litigation including trial and appellate work.