Professional Summary
Skilled trial attorney with over 17 years of experience litigating consumer protection claims. Successfully represented numerous clients in individual and class-action cases. Practice focuses on protecting poor and working-class Ohioans from unfair and deceptive vehicle sales and repossessions, and abusive debt collection. A resource for training lawyers on consumer litigation topics.
Skills
In depth understanding of consumer protection law governing used vehicle sales and repossessions, and consumer debt collection.
Ability to investigate and uncover people and evidence underlying corporate wrongdoing.
Solid communication and organization skills necessary to present complex arguments and evidence clearly.
Works well with unsophisticated consumers to present their cases effectively in Ohio and federal courts.
Obtaining appropriate statutory attorney fee awards.
Uncovering assets to collect judgments for consumers.
Work Experience
Gregory S. Reichenbach, Attorney at Law November 2004 – present
Independent trial attorney focusing on consumer protection litigation.
Investigate and assess individual and class claims against used car dealers and debt collectors to determine likelihood of success.
Gather evidence from opponents and third parties to prosecute consumers’ claims.
Engage in motion practice, defensively and offensively.
Negotiate settlements where possible and appropriate.
Present cases at trial to judges and juries.
Defend verdicts and summary judgment decisions at trial and appellate levels.
Recover assets from recalcitrant businesses to enforce judgments.
Education
Juris Doctor May 2004
University of Toledo, College of Law Toledo, OhioHonors: Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s List
College of Law Merit Scholarship; Dean’s Law Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies March 1994
University of Toledo, College of Arts & Sciences Toledo, OhioNational Merit Scholar
President’s List; Dean’s List
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy raising a wonderful child. In my free time, I operate an amateur radio station, and participate in emergency communication exercises. I enjoy visiting parks and growing native plants. I regularly help train legal aid and private attorneys on consumer litigation topics.