AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

It is a great honor to announce my candidacy for Common Pleas Court Judge. I have the experience, common sense and vision needed to continue the tradition of having an outstanding judiciary in this community.

We can all agree that the Pandemic, the Presidential election and its aftermath have caused all of us to pause and take stock in our lives. “Unprecedented” is the most common word used to describe our situation. With this in mind, after 35 years in the private practice of law, I believe that my skills can be better utilized by becoming a public servant and by providing judicial leadership in our Common Pleas Court.

The Honorable Richard J. O’Neil has served as Common Pleas Court Judge with distinction. Recently, he announced that he would not be seeking re-election.

Because of his retirement, I will be asking for your vote to elect me as the next Common Pleas Court Judge.

• I have the most experience as a lawyer, having practiced for 35 years;
• I am the only candidate who works in Clark County;
• I am the only candidate who is a Board Certified Attorney;
• I am unbiased and independent;
• I am a conservative;
• I will work hard for you.

Some of you may know me as your family lawyer, professor, coach, scout leader, 4-H supporter, customer, or friend. I want all of you to know me as a qualified, competent, and hardworking problem solver. Someone who is prepared, organized and respectful.

Over the last 35 years, I have had the pleasure of working with outstanding Judges, Attorneys, Court personnel and support staff. I can assure you that we are lucky to have these men and women in our justice system. I have honed and refined my skills by learning from these people. I am very fortunate to be a member of our legal community.

I joined the law firm of Pavlatos, Catanzaro & Lancaster in 1990. Our firm has been helping families in Springfield for over 30 years. During my career, I have handled thousands of civil and criminal cases in Clark and 14 other counties. I am proud of my achievements and my reputation of being knowledgeable, prepared, and professional. I use an efficient, common-sense approach to my cases. As further evidence of my commitment to my clients and the law, I am the only candidate Board Certified as a specialist in any area of the law. Less than 5% of all attorneys in Ohio are Board Certified.

I am asking for your support to maintain an Independent Judiciary. I am asking for your vote November 8, 2022.