Overview
Bryan is Counsel in McDonald Hopkins’ Litigation Department, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. He represents a wide range of clients through every stage of litigation, from filing of claims through trial and post-trial appeals.
He has represented clients across a wide range of industries, including publicly traded corporations, private companies, individuals, and government entities. He brings experience handling commercial disputes in the manufacturing, automation, construction, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Bryan has successfully prosecuted and defended claims for both Fortune 500 companies and closely held businesses. He has experience serving as both first and second chair at trial.
In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Bryan regularly advises families, trustees, and estate administrators in probate litigation across Ohio, guiding clients through the unique procedural and legal challenges in trust and estate disputes.
Before joining McDonald Hopkins, he served as a federal judicial law clerk to the Honorable J. Philip Calabrese of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, this role provided him unique insight into the federal court system and a strong foundation for strategic litigation advocacy.
Bryan also serves as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where he acts as trial defense counsel for soldiers facing criminal and administrative proceedings.
He is known for crafting creative legal solutions to complex disputes and is committed to providing every client with thoughtful, tailored, and diligent representation.
Bryan received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School, an M.A. from John Carroll University and a B.A. from Ohio University.
Representative Cases & Matters
- Secured summary judgment for a national automation client in a federal breach of contract and intellectual property dispute.
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Obtained a favorable settlement for a closely-held transportation company against a large, multinational corporation pursuant to claims brought in the Southern District of Ohio.
- Secured successful transfer of venue of federal breach of contract case pursuant to the forum selection clause in the parties’ commercial contract.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a large health insurer pursuant to federal claims brought by a large healthcare provider.
- Successfully defended against breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment claims against trustees in the probate court in Ohio.
- Secured a declaratory judgment in favor of a non-profit organization relating to the use of trust funds in the Cuyahoga County Probate Court.
- Obtained complete dismissal of fraud claims in Ohio state court relating to real estate disclosure issues.
Honors & Recognition
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation (2023-25)
Credentials
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School
John Carroll University
Ohio University
Admissions – Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Admissions – State
- Ohio
Professional & Civic
Community Involvement
- Bellarmine Committee, St. Ignatius High School Alumni Executive Council (2018-Present)
- Board Member & Volunteer, Malachi House of Hope (2014-Present)
- Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (2014-Present)