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Thomas “TJ” Scanlon serves as an associate in Coolidge Wall’s Workers’ Compensation practice, where he advises and represents both self-insured and state fund employers in all phases of claims management, injury investigations and litigation. His work includes case analysis, discovery, motion practice, and appearances before the Ohio Industrial Commission and state courts. TJ brings his research and advocacy skills, along with a practical, client-focused approach to resolving workers’ compensation matters efficiently and effectively.

TJ graduated magna cum laude from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2025. While at UD, he was a Law Review staff writer and an executive online editor. In addition, TJ was in the Leadership Honors Program and a Dean’s Fellow. He also was a Themis Student Representative, a UD student ambassador, and member of the Hispanic Law Association. TJ earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tampa, graduating magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and a minor in Law, Justice & Advocacy.

While in law school, TJ served as an extern with the University of Dayton Office of Legal Affairs, working with their legal team in areas of litigation, student matters, education, risk mitigation, real estate, contracts, disability, policy development, employment, and NCAA compliance. In addition, he was a law clerk at Coolidge Wall, assisting attorneys in commercial business litigation through extensive research and writing on topics such as workers’ compensation, real estate, contracts, estates, trusts, taxes, and bankruptcy. He also served as a law clerk for LOGS Legal Network in Rochester, New York, and legal intern for NY Supreme Court 7th Judicial District in Rochester, serving the Hon. Charles A Schiano Jr.

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2025

Education

The University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio
J.D. – 2025
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Science – 2022
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Minor:  Law, Justice and Advocacy

Professional

Ohio State Bar Association
Dayton Bar Association

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.

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