John Reagan
Kisling, Nestico & Redick
John J. Reagan embarked on his legal journey post-college while working full-time as a Senior Claims Adjuster for a national insurance company. Concurrently, he attended evening law school, earning his degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1996.
After successfully passing the Ohio Bar exam later that year, John delved into his legal career, focusing on defending national insurance companies, product manufacturers, and trucking companies against personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death claims. Before joining Kisling, Nestico & Redick, he served as a shareholder at Reminger Co., LPA, one of Ohio's largest regional defense firms, where he spent over a decade. During this time, John acted as lead trial counsel in numerous cases, defending consumer claims and addressing catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from various incidents.
While still representing insurance companies, John's perspective shifted when a colleague approached him to lead the trial for a client seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Facing denial and dispute from the client's insurance company, John took the case to trial and secured a six-figure jury verdict, surpassing the policy limits. Subsequently, he pursued a separate lawsuit against the same insurance company, obtaining substantial additional damages for their bad faith in handling the claim. This experience marked a turning point for John, prompting him to expand his practice to assist individuals facing unforeseen accidents.
Joining KNR in 2010, John now exclusively focuses on litigating personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, bad faith, and class-action claims. His satisfaction comes from helping consumers, friends, and neighbors in need of experienced legal representation following accidents. Many of his cases result from referrals, showcasing John's unique knowledge and perspective, ensuring optimal results for the firm's clients.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Workers' Compensation
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
- Free Consultation
- Ohio
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- English
- Partner
- Kisling, Nestico & Redick
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- Litigation Chair
- Kisling, Nestico & Redick
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- Shareholder
- Reminger & Reminger Co Lpa
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- Associate
- Reminger & Reminger Co Lpa
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- Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- J.D. (1996)
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- Ashland University
- B.A. (1980)
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- Ohio Super Lawyer
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Top 50
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- 2012-2013
- Ohio State Bar # 0067389
- Member
- Current
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- Using DOT Documents To Help Frame Your Trucking Case
- Ohio Association for Justice Quarterly
- Confronting the Insurance Company: Discovery and Post-Trial Tactics, Ohio Association for Justice - Spring Convention
- Investigating the Trucking Case Beyond the Police Report, Ohio Association for Justice - Trucking Safety Section CLE
- Website
- Akron Personal Injury Lawyers
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