Jared J. Lefevre

Jared Lefevre, member, represents a broad range of clients, from individuals to large institutions, in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to professional services, in litigation and business matters.

He is particularly interested and experienced in assisting clients successfully navigate through complex and emotionally difficult cases, such as closely held company disputes, malpractice and probate litigation.

In order to effectively assist clients and third parties in arriving at efficient resolution of their disputes, Mr. Lefevre obtained a mediation skills training certificate from Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies.

Mr. Lefevre earned his juris doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was contributing editor for the Michigan Journal of Race & Law and served clients of the Child Advocacy Law Clinic. Prior to law school, he received a bachelor of fine arts in acting, summa cum laude, from Wright State University.

Mr. Lefevre is admitted to practice in Ohio, Michigan, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.

EDUCATION:

• University of Michigan Law School, J.D. cum laude, 2009
• Wright State University, B.F.A. (Acting) summa cum laude, 2005

ADMISSIONS:

• Ohio, 2010
• Northern District of Ohio, 2010
• Michigan, 2010
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2016

EXPERIENCE:

• Prosecution of claims by a terminated minority shareholder against his former partners.
• Representation of a junior lienholder in the foreclosure of a historic skyscraper, resulting in a full redemption of our client’s mortgage interest.
• Defense of lawyers and medical practitioners in professional negligence matters.
• Representation of a beneficiary to a contested estate, including interrelated litigation concerning a family-owned corporation and trust.

COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Mr. Lefevre is a member of the Toledo, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations; the Morrison R. Waite Chapter of the American Inns of Court; and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

He currently serves the Toledo community as the vice chair for Rescue Mental Health & Addiction Services, president of the Sunningdale Woods Association and board member of Glacity Theatre Collective. He is a graduate of the 2015 class for Leadership Monroe, through the Monroe County, Michigan  Chamber of Commerce.