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 Joel E. Sechler
Associate
Professional Biography:
Joel Sechler's practice includes representation of major corporate clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters in state and federal court. Joel has defended large financial institutions with respect to consumer finance related claims, U.S. and Japanese manufacturers with respect to products liability claims, and major title insurance companies as well as agents with respect to title insurance claims. He also has prosecuted federal statutory claims for a major media distributor. He has represented a variety of clients in adversarial proceedings in the bankruptcy courts, and also has represented creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. Joel’s commercial litigation work extends to appellate matters, including before the Ohio Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and he has been actively involved in several mediations as well.
Joel does pro bono and community service work through the Westerville Area Resource Ministries, which provides food pantry, legal, and social and economic support services to community members in need. He is also a member of the New Lawyers’ Committee of the Columbus Bar Association, and is involved in the community service efforts of its Service Subcommittee. Joel and his wife, who reside in Westerville, are also active volunteers on behalf of several public libraries. In his spare time, Joel enjoys hiking and musical instruments.
Education and Honors:
Susquehanna University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2000)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., with honors, 2003)
Associate Editor, The Ohio State Journal of Dispute Resolution, 2001-2003
Bar Admissions:
State of Ohio, 2003
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 2004
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2004
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