Practice Areas


Moriarty has a diverse practice with expertise that includes a thorough knowledge of the appellate process including researching case law and writing briefs to civil litigation.

Civil Practice

Moriarty is well versed in all Ohio civil law matters with an overwhelming success rate to his credit. Expertise includes:
 
  • Negligent and intentional torts
  • Personal injury
  • Medical malpractice
  • Probate and estate matters
  • Civil rights violations under both Ohio and Federal law
  • Employment discrimination
  • Wrongful termination
  • Corporate issues—from breach of contract to antitrust violations
 
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Criminal Practice

Moriarty's experience includes practice in all courts of record with high-profile criminal cases and a successful death penalty reversal. Skilled in pretrial discovery, motion practice, plea negotiations, trial, and post-trial practice.

He provides broad-based criminal defense that includes representation for individuals for:
  • Misdemeanor charges
  • OVI defense
  • Major felony offenses

Labor Practice

Currently serving as General Counsel for the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, Moriarty has represented the Association and individual officers throughout the State of Ohio since 1994. His practice includes:
 
  • Contract negotiations
  • Arbitration of disputes arising under collective bargaining agreement
  • Appeals to the State Employment Relations Board
  • Non-contractual claims
 
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Appellate Experience

Moriarty has extensive experience working with appellate judges throughout Ohio. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the Ohio Court of Appeals.
  • Manage hundreds of appeals, at various levels of appellate courts, with high rate of reversals
  • Participated in en banc hearing before entire Sixth Circuit Panel for capital murder case