CJC News

Connelly, Jackson and Collier 2011 Best Lawyers

Bill Connelly, Reg Jackson and Steve Collier have been selected for inclusion in the 2011 The Best Lawyers in America.  Mr. Conney is listed in the specialties of White Collar Criminal Defense, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Litigation; Mr. Jackson in the specialties of Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense; and Mr. Collier in the specialties of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation.  Mr. Connelly has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1987, Mr. Jackson since 2007, and Mr. Collier since 1995.  Read More

Steve Collier Article Regarding Settlements

Steve Collier wrote an article published in the Toledo Women’s Bar Association newletter entitled “Keeping a Final Settlement Final.”   Click here to go to the Spring 2010 TWBA Newsletter where Mr. Collier’s article appeared.

Reg Jackson Presented Order of the Heel

The Toledo Junior Bar Association, at its annual Gridiron Show, presents the Order of the Heel.  The recipient is a senior member of the Bar who has given most unselfishly of his or her time, talents, and energies to assist young lawyers.  The Junior Bar bestows membership in this exclusive order as a sincere tribute to each recipient’s contribution to our legal community.  Reginald S. Jackson, Jr. was this year’s recipient of the Order of the Heel.

Mike Bonfiglio Speaks on Professionalism

Michael Bonfiglio was a speaker at the Toledo Bar Association seminar entitled “Law Office Management, Client Fund Management and Professionalism.”  Mr. Bonfiglio’s topic was “professionalism.”

Steve Collier Speaks at Medical-Legal Seminar

Steven P. Collier recently spoke at the 2010 Annual Medical-Legal Seminar at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital, the Toledo Academy of Medicine, and the Toledo Bar Association.  Mr. Collier’s topic was “Ohio Case Law Update.”

Reg Jackson 2010 Ohio Bar Medal Recipient

Reginald S. Jackson, Jr. is the 2010 recipient of the Ohio State Bar Association’s highest honor, the Ohio Bar Medal.  Each year, this award is given to an individual who exemplifies unusually meritorious service to the legal profession, to the community and to humanity. 

At the presentation of the award in Dayton at the Annual Convention of the OSBA, President Barbara J. Howard said, “Reg Jackson is the quintessential bar leader and mentor.  He is known for his level-headed, practical approach to issues, and is well regarded no only in Ohio, but across the country.  It is an honor to be able to recognize his many contributions to the profession.”

CJC Attorneys Take Leadership Roles in Bar Committees

CJC is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys will be holding leadership positions with Toledo Bar Association committees during the upcoming year, with four of those attorneys chairing their respective committees.  Steve Smith will chair the Bench Bar Committee, Janine Avila will chair the Committee on Notaries Public, Tim Nackowicz will be the secretary of the Committee on Notaries Public, Adam Nightingale will chair the Young Lawyers Committee, and Mike Bonfiglio will chair the Grievance Committee.  These individuals are continuing CJC’s longstanding tradition of service to the Toledo Bar Association and the needs of the greater-Toledo public.

Tim Nackowicz Continues as Legal Community Softball League Commissioner

CJC attorney Tim Nackowicz has entered his fourth year as commissioner of the Greater Toledo Legal Community Softball League or GTLCSL.  Toledo-area attorneys, as well as law-firm and court employees, are eligible to play. Read More

Steve Smith to Speak at CLE Insurance Law Seminar

On August 28, 2009, Steve Smith will be a speaker at the CLE Insurance Law seminar sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association. Steve’s topic will be Suits Against the Insurance Carrier. The seminar will take place at the Ohio State Bar Association in Columbus, Ohio. Steve focuses his practice in the area of insurance coverage, representing insureds who have been denied coverage by insurance companies.

Steve Smith Gives CLE Presentation

Steve Smith gave a CLE presentation at the Toledo Bar Association’s Advanced Federal Court Practice Seminar on June 5, 2009. The title of Steve’s talk was ERISA Stock Drop & Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims.