Respected, experienced, and compassionate former jurist and mediator. Works with parties to secure necessary information, understand disputes, and resolve issues with minimum controversy. Impartial and empathetic with the ability to consider multiple perspectives.
Mediator, Ashtabula County Mediation & Conflict Management Services (2020-2023)
– Effectively mediated conflicts involving state and local government, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals.
– Utilized legal expertise to guide parties through facts, emotions, and interests for a swift resolution.
Judge, Conneaut Municipal Court (2015-2019)
– Presided over criminal and civil cases, including arraignments, trials, and post-conviction motions.
– Managed budgets, ensuring compliance with legal authorities and financial regulations.
Acting Judge, Painesville Municipal Court (2005-2015)
– Presided over evictions and criminal litigation, interacting with various stakeholders.
– Conducted administrative hearings and determined probable cause for preliminary hearings.
Attorney, Cannon, Aveni & Malchesky Co., LPA (2007-2015)
– Litigated over 200 trials with excellent analytical and presentation skills.
– Demonstrated solid research and writing skills with a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
Phone: 440.381.1292
Email: cdifranco2@gmail.com
– Breach of Contract
– Real Estate
– Workers Compensation
– Labor Relations
– Personal Injury
– Wrongful Death
– Administrative/Regulatory
– JD, Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law (1997)
– Trial Moot Court Board
– BA, Purdue University (1993)
– Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
– United States Supreme Court
– Ohio Supreme Court
– Mediator
– Guardian
– NE Ohio Mediators Forum (2020 – 2023)
– Domestic Violence Forum (2019)
– Ohio Legal Aid Judicial Forum, Municipal Judge Panel (2015-2019)
– Lake County Notary Committee Member (2021-2022)
– Ohio Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission-Appointed Member (2017-2019)
– Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission-Appointed Member (2016-2019)
– Public Health Bench Book Committee Member (2015)
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