Robert L. Washburn, Ret.
About Robert
Rob Washburn grew up outside of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Rob attended night law school working as a clerk and courtroom bailiff. Immediately after finishing law school, Rob entered solo practice. He joined the law firm as a partner in 1987 and practices principally in the areas of personal injury, employment law and business litigation. Rob is married to retired Judge Janet Grubb. He has long held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubble.
Areas of Practice
Wrongful Death
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Aviation Accidents
Education Law and Litigation
Municipal Liability
Arbitrations: Commercial, Personal Injury, Medical & Wrongful Death
Employment – Private Sector
Nursing Care/Elder Law
Bar Admissions
Ohio, 1977
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 1977
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1986
Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 1977
Juris Doctor
Honors: Order of the Curia
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Master of Science
Major: Education Administration
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1971
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Outstanding Graduating Senior
Major: Political Science
Major: History
Classes/Seminars Taught
“Effective Presentation of Arbitrations,” Ohio Association for Justice Regional Seminar, 2003
“Community School Litigation in Ohio,” National Organization of Lawyers for Employment Associations, 2003
“Legal Issues for Classroom Teachers,” Ohio Education Association, 2003
Professional Associations and Memberships
Ohio State Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Ohio Association for Justice
Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
Past Employment Positions
Honorable J. Craig Wright, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Law Clerk and Courtroom Bailiff, 1974 – 1977
Solo Practice, 1977 – 1987