Thomas M. Wynne

twynne@rayrobcle.com

Education:

·          The University of Toledo College of Law - Toledo, Ohio

            Juris Doctor magna cum laude, 1994

            University of Toledo Law Review, Student Articles Editor

            International Law Society - Vice President

            Order of the Coif

            American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice

·          State University of New York Maritime College - Bronx, New York

            Bachelor of Science, 1990, with honors

            Major: Marine Transportation Management/Business

            Administration

            Minors: Marine Operations and International Business

            CGM French Line Graduate School Scholarship

            Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Award

            MID Ship Marine Award

Licensed to Practice:

·          State of Ohio - 1994

·          U.S. District Courts:

            Northern District of Ohio

            Eastern District of Michigan

            Western District of Michigan

            Northern District of Indiana

·          U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits

Professional Experience:

·          Ray, Robinson, Carle, & Davies P.L.L. - Cleveland, Ohio

            Partner - January 2000 to present

            Associate - 1994 to 1999

·          University of Toledo College of Law - Toledo, Ohio

            Adjunct Instructor - 2005 to present

·          Toledo Legal Aid Society - Toledo, Ohio

            Certified Legal Intern - August 1993 to May 1994

            Represented indigent clients in court, negotiated plea bargains at pretrial conferences, and

            scheduled attorney dockets

·          Ray, Robinson, Carle, Davies & Snyder P.L.L. - Cleveland, Ohio

            Summer Associate - May 1993 to August 1993

·          Legal Institute of the Great Lakes - Toledo, Ohio

            Research Assistant - January 1993 to May 1993

·          Law Offices of Charles G. DiPasquale, Counsel for Royal Insurance - Buffalo, New York

            Law Clerk - May 1992 to August 1992

Pre-Legal Experience:

·          Third Officer aboard M/V OMI Star, 660-foot Chemical Tanker;

            responsible for Vessel Safety/Emergency Equipment, Navigational Equipment and Cargo

            Operations - January 1991 to April 1991

·          Second Officer aboard M/V Biehl Trader, 210-foot Escort Vessel, Valdez, Alaska;

            responsible for Vessel Safety/Emergency Equipment, Navigational Equipment, and Crude Oil

            Tanker Escort Operations - September 1990 to November 1990

·          Financial Counselor, Empire of America FSB - Buffalo, New York

            Customer Service Representative performing branch operations - May 1990 to September 1990

·          Three summer sea terms totaling 6 months aboard T/S Empire State IV in preparation for

            obtaining licensure as United States Coast Guard Third Mate of Steam and Motor Vessels,

            Unlimited Gross Tonnage upon Open Oceans

Professional Associations:

·          Cleveland Bar Association

·          Maritime Law Association of the United States

·          The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

Professional Licenses:

·          United States Coast Guard - Third Mate of Steam and Motor Vessels, Unlimited Gross Tonnage upon

            Open Oceans with Radar Observer Endorsement

Reported Cases:

·          Connone v. Transport Desgagnes, Inc., 976 F.Supp. 1111 (N.D. Ohio 1996). Successfully defeated

            Lorain County Commissioners' motion for summary judgment and established that federal

            maritime law preempts state statutes granting political subdivisions immunity from suit.

·          New York Marine & General Insurance Co., et al. v. Total Petroleum (North America) Ltd., et al.,

            1997 AMC 1609 (E.D. Mich. 1995).

Unreported Cases:

·         Fermoile, et al. v. City of Lockport, New York, New York Supreme Court, County of Niagara, 1999.

            Represented plaintiffs in personal injury case for damages sustained when their pleasure boat

            struck an unlit water intake in the Niagara River; trial resulted in verdict for plaintiffs.

·          Fazio v. ULS Corporation, et al., U.S. District Court, E.D. Mich., 1999. Partial summary judgment for

            client in defense of personal injury claim, removing $2 million in speculative business losses

            from case; affirmed by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

·          McCormack v. Cleveland Thermal Energy Corporation, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas,

            1998. Represented plaintiff in personal injury case; trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff.

·          State v. Koorey, Juvenile Court of Portage County, Ohio, 1997. Defended juvenile criminally

            charged with violating navigational rules resulting in a serious boating accident.

·          Fraser, et al. v. Smith, U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Ohio, 1996. South Pacific offshore cruising contract

            dispute; damages in jury trial held to less than 10% of plaintiff's prayer. (2nd chair)

·          Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Canada Maritime Agencies, Ltd., Cuyahoga County Court of Common

            Pleas, 1996. Summary judgment for client in cargo damage case on Hague Rules statute of

            limitations.

·          Spidle v. Regency Cruises, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, 1995. Summary judgment for

            client on personal jurisdiction issue.