William S. Cline
Bill's experience with the mechanical engineering processes and technical specifications of manufacturing equipment provides his clients with representation by someone who understands the technical details in product liability defense cases.
For 33 years, Bill has worked with engineering representatives and in-house counsel of national and international companies in the manufacturing, aviation, automobile and aerospace industries to develop innovative and cost-effective strategies to manage claims, litigation and the legal risks associated with:
- Automotive Products Liability
- Breach of Warranty
- Products Liability Defense
- Commercial and Warranty Matters
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Business Litigation
- Federal Civil Litigation
- International Commercial and Liability Matters
A member of The Defense Research Institute (DRI), he has managed litigation cases nationwide. For the past 10 years, he has assisted in the negotiation of Commercial Contracts throughout Northern Europe, including Germany and France.
His practice and experience has also include real property issues such as:
- Right-of-way& Eminent Domain Litigation
- Condemnation
- Land Annexation
- Zoning Variances
For his clients that prefer to take flight above the earth, Bill also has experience in Aviation Law.
He is the chairman of the Firm's Technology Committee, is a member of the Litigation Practice Group and Finance Committee. Bill is a member of the Ohio State and Stark County Bar Associations.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University J.D. 1978
- Kenyon College A.B. 1972 High Honors
Courts
- Ohio Courts
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals,Sixth Circuit
Community Leadership
- Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, North Canton
- Chairman of the Stark County Board of Elections
To reach Bill, please e-mail him at wscline@day-ketterer.com or call him direct at 330.458.2032.
Attorney William Cline