Overview
Lawrence Acton is a mid-level Associate in McCarthy Lebit’s litigation group. The primary focus of his current practice is in the area of commercial litigation, where his experience and background lend significant bench strength in support of our team’s very busy caseload.
Prior to joining McCarthy Lebit, Lawrence was a judicial staff attorney for the Honorable Joan Synenberg of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. He began his legal career forming his own law firm, representing individuals at the trial court level and advising businesses on myriad issues.
Lawrence earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law and an MBA from Case’s Weatherhead School of Management, where his studies focused on banking & finance.
Before becoming a lawyer, Lawrence clerked for a mid-sized law firm and worked for an engineering firm. He is a member of various professional organizations including Life Member of the Eighth District Judicial Conference, Barrister of The William K. Thomas Inn of Court, and Member of The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Lawrence actively participates in pro bono endeavors including those sponsored by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Court Pro Bono Collaborative.
Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Foundation Board Member
- The William K. Thomas American Inn of Court, Barrister
- Judicial Conference of the Eighth Judicial District, Life Member
- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Pro Bono Volunteer
- Cuyahoga County Court Pro Bono Collaborative, Volunteer
Practice Area(s)
Education
Admissions
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
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