About Charlie
Attorney Charles V. Contrada has been practicing law since 1979. In that time, he has handled thousands of personal injury cases, including auto accident, defective product, and mesothelioma cases. Throughout his career, Charlie has secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for clients across Northwest Ohio and parts of Michigan.
Experience
Education:
- J.D., University of Toledo College of Law, 1978
- B.A., Kenyon College, 1973
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1979
- Michigan, 1980
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1979
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1980
Certifications:
- Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist, 1998
- Civil Practice Advocacy Certification, 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Ohio Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- Toledo Bar Association
- Toledo Area Trial Lawyers Association, past president
- Ohio State Bar Association
- University of Toledo Law Alumni Association, past president, Board of Governors
- Toledo Law Association, Board of Trustees
