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About Attorney R. Paul Cushion II

I am the Attorney that client's rely on and TRUST. I know what it feels like not to be able to trust your own lawyer. I also understand the need for confidentiality in all privileged communication. A key component of my representing a client is the need for thorough preparation at each phase of the litigation, complete dedication, and continued communication and TRUST. I will never refer my clients to another attorney whom they have never met nor do not trust. I will map out a strategy with each of my clients and follow through on every aspect. TRUST, tenacity, and preparedness are what my client's deserve, and it is what they are given. I have litigated literally hundreds of Jury and Bench trials in State and Federal courts, and have practiced before the United States Supreme Court. I will take your case to the United States Supreme Court in pursuit of justice, if warranted! Call me if I may assist you in any criminal or civil matter. The initial phone consultation is FREE. TRUST your attorney.
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Practice Areas
Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Attorney/Office Manager*, The R. Paul Cushion, II Law Firm1986-Current
I am responsible for the administration of a law firm. These duties include thorough knowledge of state and federal litigation, ensure all legal time lines are strictly complied with, draft and edit all legal materials, supply legal counsel and advice, hire personnel, make all office purchases, public relations, manage law firm's daily affairs. Areas of practice include DUI/DWI, State Criminal Defense, White Collar Defense, First Amendment Claims, Drug Defense, Restaurant Personal Injury law, Consumer Protection, 42 USC Sec. 1983, Title VII, Title IX, EEOC, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (FRD generally). *Both as a practicing attorney and as a non-practicing attorney.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Major Drug Enforcement Division1996-1998
Responsibilities included the investigation, indictment, pre-trial litigation, jury and bench trials, and follow through with appellate briefs and arguments in all criminal cases related to the prosecution of major drug offenders, criminal offenses, and organized criminal enterprises. The indictment process included securing search warrants, presenting secret grand jury testimony, witness interviews, forfeitures and the use of Ohio R.I.C.O. statutes, inter alia, in major drug trafficking cases. The pre-trial and trial phases included all motion practice, oral arguments to the court, witness and evidence presentation, jury instructions and all aspects of litigation. Appellate practice at all levels. This is an area I know very well, and understand the complexities and legal requirements at each phase.
Assistant Attorney General, Federal Litigation Division, The State of Ohio Attorney General1989-1994
Responsibilities included all phases of federal court civil rights defense litigation, beginning with the initial Answer of the Defendant continuing through with the appellate practice before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (see, e.g., Woodbridge v. Dahlberg, 954 F.2d 1231 (6th Cir. 1992)) and before the United States Supreme Court. All aspects of this position required thorough and continuing knowledge of every phase of federal court practice, and serving as a liaison between the Office of the Attorney General and other public offices which, at times, were diametrically opposed in political philosophies and parties. Knowledge and application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were of paramount importance.
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Cleveland Marshall College of LawLawJ.D.1986
Honors: Graduated cum laude
Kent State UniversityCriminal JusticeB.S. (1983)1983
Honors: Dean's List
Activities: President, Lambda Alpha Epsilon
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Contingent Fees
I accept contingency fees in most personal injury cases.
Free Consultation
The initial consultation is done over the phone, and last no more than 20 minutes.
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information:
In State Court, at the trial level, my rate is generally $150 per hour. At the State Appellate level my rate is $200 per hour. In Federal Court, or in special types of cases, my fee is $250 per hour. All rates as listed do not include any out-of-pocket expenses, which would be additional to the standard fees.
Jurisdictions
LocationYear Admitted
Ohio1986
6th Circuit1990
Federal Circuit1990
U.S. Supreme Court1990
Certifications
Certification
Mediation Certification (Cleveland Mediation Center)
Consultant (Gerson Lehrman Group)
Languages
LanguageSpokenWritten
EnglishYesYes
Spanish Yes
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
MemberCleveland Metropolitan Bar Association2005
ConsultantGerson Lehrman Group2005
Member1888DrugCrimes2009
Details: http://www.1888drugcrimes.com/
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Ohio State Bar2004-Current
Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association2004-Current
Member, American Bar Association2009-Current

Publications

Publications
TitlePublisherPublished
Woodbridge v. Dahlberg, 954 F.2d 1231 (6th Cir. 1992)Federal CourtMarch, 1992
This case involved the Appellants Stanley Woodbridge, James Moss, Douglas Hairston and Kevin Williams, who were all prisoners at the Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) on February 22, 1987, and on that date participated in a prison protest demonstration (a small riotous situation). Subsequently, pursuant to 42 U.S.C.§ 1983, they sued Appellees, who are OSR officials, for alleged deprivations of appellants' constitutional rights arising out of the officials' handling of the demonstration. A jury returned a verdict in favor of appellees. The appellants argued on appeal that the evidence at trial did not support the jury verdict and that the trial court thus abused its discretion in denying their motion for new trial. This matter was successfully argued before the Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals by R. Paul Cushion, II, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio.

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4322 Garwood Rd
Cleveland, OH, US 44109
 
Cell: +1 (216) 244-4073
Cell: +1 (216) 244-4073