STEPHEN R. SERRAINO

ATTORNEY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL SENIOR ATTORNEY

Legal Program Management Corporate Law Policy & Procedure Design Team Supervision
Strategic Planning Client Relations Dispute Resolution Business Strategy Counseling
Problem Solving Business Development Trial & Appellate Court Practice Coaching


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOLD COMPANIES, Perrysburg, Ohio 2007-Present
General Counsel
Provide legal advice to more than 12 affiliated corporations, in areas such as government relations,
construction, contracts, advertising and marketing, employment relations, workers compensation, insurance, litigation, dispute resolution, risk management, real estate, financing, claim prevention, and more.
Major Contributions:
Recommended companies become more proactive in both defending and preventing litigation.
Assisted companies in addressing reoccurring legal issues, resulting in higher profitability.
Helped corporations increase revenue flow and achieve stronger financial stability.
Revised advertising programs to avoid legal exposures and to decrease potential liabilities.
Continuously assessed antitrust status due to competition and market share concerns.
MAQ GROUP, Boca Raton, Florida 2006
General Counsel
Conducted litigation and dispute resolution for real estate investment/development firm, supporting investment and other long-term goals. Practiced real estate, environmental, construction, employment, and business law. Involved with regulations and settlement agreements specific to the tobacco industry due to companys production and marketing of private brand tobacco products.
DEAN & FULKERSON, P.C., Troy, Michigan 2005-2006
Partner / Shareholder
Practiced in business, construction, employment, labor, transportation, and environmental law. Provided defense in personal injury cases. Consulted with clients to support business activities, including concerns regarding marketing and antitrust issues for Tier One auto parts manufacturers.
ANSPACH, SERRAINO, MEEKS & NUNN, L.L.P., Ohio & New York 1987-2004
Partner
Provided oversight of operations for law firm with offices in Toledo and Tiffin, Ohio, and Buffalo, New York. Assigned cases. Administered budget. Directed trial caseload of corporate clients. Hired, trained, and supervised professional and support staffs. Represented clients in civil litigation. Practiced business, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, employment, and insurance law.
Major Contributions:
Played key role in building practice from 3 to 25 attorneys.
Firm achieved 1,200% increase in annual revenues during tenure there.
Built and maintained profitable base of commercial clients.
Represented corporate clients including CSX Transportation, Whirlpool Corp., Catholic Health Partners/Mercy Medical System, Minster Machine Co., among others.
Representation of Whirlpool Corp. and CSXT included antitrust and marketing issues.
Managed employment, grade-crossing, and premises liability, business, FELA, medical malpractice, negligence, workers compensation, product liability, insurance defense, ethics, and compliance cases.


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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE,
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Education Building, Toledo, Ohio * 2008-Present
Assistant Professor Social Medicine
Lecture and coordinate lectures and presentations for medical students, interns, and residents to raise their awareness and foster advisory exchanges and discussions regarding issues impacting the practice of medicine at the point of intersection with law and business, including operations of medical offices and other health care facilities.

SERRAINO LAW, Bellevue, Ohio 2006-Present
Legal Consultant
Provide counseling and advising in real estate, environmental, construction, business, and employment law. Conducted litigation. Advised on general business practices, including workers compensation, advertising and marketing issues.

CAREER NOTES: Previously held positions as: Associate, EASTMAN AND SMITH LTD.; Associate, KNIPMEYER, MCCANN, FISH AND SMITH; and Associate, MILLER AND GLYNN, P.C. Details available upon request.

INTERNSHIP

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Law Internship
Designed and carried out research study to evaluate sales management capabilities relating to marketing, advertising, and antitrust issues, personnel issues, and employment and EEOC issues. Analyzed results.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Juris Doctor
Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts with Distinction
Dual Majors in Business Administration/Management and Marketing
Ohio Northern University College of Business, Ada, Ohio

Numerous CLE courses in Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and other areas

LAW LICENSES

Ohio, Michigan, New York, Missouri

AFFILIATIONS

American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Michigan Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Toledo Bar Association
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel