STEPHEN R.

SERRAINO
131 John Street * Bellevue, Ohio 44811
419-262-9898 * ss507230@westpost.net

ATTORNEY * IN-HOUSE COUNSEL * GENERAL COUNSEL * SENIOR ATTORNEY

Legal Program Management * Corporate Law * Policy & Procedure Design * Team Supe
rvision
Strategic Planning * Client Relations * Dispute Resolution * Business Strategy C
ounseling
Problem Solving * Business Development * Trial & Appellate Court Practice * Coac
hing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOLD COMPANIES, Perrysburg, Ohio * 2007-Present
General Counsel
Provide legal advice to more than 12 affiliated corporations, in areas such as g
overnment relations,
construction, contracts, advertising and marketing, employment relations, worker
's compensation, insurance, litigation, dispute resolution, risk management, rea
l estate, financing, claim prevention, and more.
Major Contributions:
* Recommended companies become more proactive in both defending and preventing l
itigation.
* Assisted companies in addressing reoccurring legal issues, resulting in higher
profitability.
* Helped corporations increase revenue flow and achieve stronger financial stabi
lity.
* Revised advertising programs to avoid legal exposures and to decrease potentia
l liabilities.
* Continuously assessed antitrust status due to competition and market share con
cerns.
MAQ GROUP, Boca Raton, Florida * 2006
General Counsel
Conducted litigation and dispute resolution for real estate investment/developme
nt firm, supporting investment and other long-term goals. Practiced real estate,
environmental, construction, employment, and business law. Involved with regul
ations and settlement agreements specific to the tobacco industry due to company
's production and marketing of private brand tobacco products.
DEAN & FULKERSON, P.C., Troy, Michigan * 2005-2006
Partner / Shareholder
Practiced in business, construction, employment, labor, transportation, and envi
ronmental law. Provided defense in personal injury cases. Consulted with clients
to support business activities, including concerns regarding marketing and anti
trust issues for Tier One auto parts manufacturers.
ANSPACH, SERRAINO, MEEKS & NUNN, L.L.P., Ohio & New York * 1987-2004
Partner
Provided oversight of operations for law firm with offices in Toledo and Tiffin,
Ohio, and Buffalo, New York. Assigned cases. Administered budget. Directed tria
l caseload of corporate clients. Hired, trained, and supervised professional and
support staffs. Represented clients in civil litigation. Practiced business, he
althcare, transportation, manufacturing, employment, and insurance law.
Major Contributions:
* Played key role in building practice from 3 to 25 attorneys.
* Firm achieved 1,200% increase in annual revenues during tenure there.
* Built and maintained profitable base of commercial clients.
* Represented corporate clients including CSX Transportation, Whirlpool Corp., C
atholic Health Partners/Mercy Medical System, Minster Machine Co., among others.
* Representation of Whirlpool Corp. and CSXT included antitrust and marketing is
sues.
* Managed employment, grade-crossing, and premises liability, business, FELA, me
dical malpractice, negligence, worker's compensation, product liability, insuran
ce defense, ethics, and compliance cases.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE,
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Education Building, Toledo, Ohio * 2008-Present
Assistant Professor Social Medicine
Lecture and coordinate lectures and presentations for medical students, interns,
and residents to raise their awareness and foster advisory exchanges and discus
sions regarding issues impacting the practice of medicine at the point of inters
ection with law and business, including operations of medical offices and other
health care facilities.
SERRAINO LAW, Bellevue, Ohio * 2006-Present
Legal Consultant
Provide counseling and advising in real estate, environmental, construction, bus
iness, and employment law. Conducted litigation. Advised on general business pra
ctices, including worker's compensation, advertising and marketing issues.
CAREER NOTES: Previously held positions as: Associate, EASTMAN AND SMITH LTD.; A
ssociate, KNIPMEYER, MCCANN, FISH AND SMITH; and Associate, MILLER AND GLYNN, P.
C. Details available upon request.
INTERNSHIP
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Law Internship
Designed and carried out research study to evaluate sales management capabilitie
s relating to marketing, advertising, and antitrust issues, personnel issues, an
d employment and EEOC issues. Analyzed results.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Juris Doctor
Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction
Dual Majors in Business Administration/Management and Marketing
Ohio Northern University College of Business, Ada, Ohio
Numerous CLE courses in Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and ot
her areas
LAW LICENSES
Ohio, Michigan, New York, Missouri
AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Michigan Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Toledo Bar Association
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel