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Overview

Richard A. Talda has been practicing law for 40+ years serving as lead trial counsel in litigation and arbitrations. Rick has personally managed and tried Federal and State Court bench and jury trials, private arbitrations and administrative proceedings before various professional and industry regulatory boards.

Rick also served as chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department for 25 years and remains active managing client services and professional development of Firm attorneys serving clients in adversarial matters. Rick has also served as a mediator in commercial dispute cases and arbitrations.

 

Recent Results:

  • International M&A transaction arbitration (JAMS) – Represented Seller in contest proceedings concerning post closing purchase price adjustments. Recovered escrow of $26.5 million for Seller.
  • Florida Arbitration Decision (AAA)- $8.9 million – Stock Purchase Acquisition Dispute
  • Federal Court judgment for copyright infringement concerning consumer goods catalogs.
  • Defense Jury Verdict in wrongful discharge/stock redemption case (Plaintiff sought $1.5 million in damages)
  • Multiple cases obtaining injunctive relief (including permanent injunctions) re enforcement of non-compete agreements; trade secret protection

Recognition + Awards

Best Lawyers in America (including Client Distinction Award) - Commercial Litigation (30+ years recognized)

Martindale-Hubbell Pre-eminent and AV rated (35th consecutive year)

Ohio Super Lawyer - Business Litigation

Ohio Super Lawyer - Corporate Counsel

Dayton Business Journal - Best of the Bar

Best Lawyers in America since 2012: Commercial Litigation

Super Lawyers 2006-2011, 2020-2026

Bar Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court

Ohio

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio

U.S. Tax Court

Education

University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
J.D. – 1982

Wittenberg University
B.A. – 1979
Honors: With Honors
Major: Accounting

Publications

Authored legal interest articles for The Dayton Business Journal, Columbus Business First, The Columbus Daily Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch, as well as Dayton and Columbus Bar Association publications.

Presentations + Speeches

Plaintiff’s Counsel – Dayton Bar Association Mock Trial Program (featuring “Superstars of the Dayton Bar”)

Complaint to Verdict – Annual presentations to the Dayton Bar Association

Moderator, Federal Court Practice – Annual Federal Judges and Magistrates Dialogue with the Bar

Keynote Panelist for the Dayton Bar Association Bench/Bar Retreat

Protecting Business Trade Secrets, Columbus, Cleveland and Daton Bar

Hot Topics in Business Litigation, presented to Columbus and Cleveland Bar

Professional

Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association

Community

Board Member Emeritus, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
General Counsel, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
Board Member and Youth Leader, Boy Scouts of America

Our Practices

Our attorneys have experience in the issues that business owners and entrepreneurs frequently face:
For nearly every type of business, real estate is a crucial component of success. For property owners, managers, developers and construction companies, commercial property issues are an everyday facet of business, and skillful solutions to those issues are essential to success of the business. Even if your company is not directly involved in the real estate industry, your place of business — whether purchased or leased — is a critical investment.
At Coolidge Wall, we understand how intimidating business issues like organization, internal governance and contract negotiation can be. As a client, you can expect our corporate and business lawyers to become thoroughly familiar with your business goals and operations. We then draw on the full experience of a distinguished staff of attorneys to help you make wise decisions for your business — from incorporation onward.
Litigation is one of the most challenging aspects of legal practice, one that not every attorney is prepared to handle. Coolidge Wall's team of seasoned litigators have experience with all types of disputes: civil and administrative litigation, appeals, and even select criminal matters.
At Coolidge Wall, we believe that a company’s workforce is its most important asset. However, managing personnel issues and striking the balance between attracting talent and keeping workforce expenses manageable can be a difficult and delicate task. Employers can easily make mistakes that lead to litigation, overcompensation or morale difficulties. Our labor and employment attorneys are well acquainted with labor trends and employment law and use that knowledge to provide our clients with creative and cost-effective advice.
The Ohio workers’ compensation system fills a legitimate need and was designed for administrative convenience. But for businesses of all sizes, workers’ compensation issues can be a nightmare. Employers trust the workers’ compensation practice team at Coolidge Wall to provide informed counsel and competent representation regarding these important issues.
Tax is a universal issue for every business in the United States. The record keeping, planning and preparation that is necessary to keep your tax affairs in order and avoid paying more than you should touches every aspect of your operation.

Our clients trust the attorneys of Coolidge Wall with their important estate planning and probate needs.  Our team is experienced in all aspects of estate planning and probate law, including wills and trusts, estate tax planning, probate administration, and business succession.

Our extensive transactional and civil work in the private sector has provided our team of attorneys at Coolidge Wall with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to provide public sector entities with competent legal counsel for a wide range of issues.

Coolidge Wall is here
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Coolidge Wall offers a diverse array of legal practice areas and business insight for our clients. Let our history, reputation and knowledge work for your business-no matter where you are. Contact us to learn how we can contribute to your company’s success.
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