An important component of that quality is making sure his clients are heard and helping them achieve justice in a way they never imagined possible. For example, Sean has achieved resolutions for his clients in several hazing cases that have made national news.
Sean represented the families in the tragic cases of Collin Wiant, who died due to a fraternity hazing ritual at Ohio University in 2018, and Stone Foltz, who was also a victim of a fatal hazing incident at Bowling Green University in 2021.
In addition to reaching significant resolutions for these heartbroken families, Sean and fellow attorney Rex Elliott worked with the Foltz and Wiant families to pass Collin’s Law, which made hazing a felony in Ohio and demanded more transparency about hazing incidents from universities and other institutions.
In 2023, Sean and Rex were awarded the J. Thomas Henrietta Distinguished Advocacy Award from the Ohio Association for Justice for their work in these cases.
Similarly, Sean represented the family of Bryan Galliher, who was murdered in 2016 by a neighbor who was able to buy a black powder gun from Cabela’s despite the perpetrator’s admission that he was a convicted felon. The family sued Cabela’s for the illegal sale, which led not only to a seven-figure resolution, but also led to new policies for Cabela’s and its parent company Bass Pro that they do not sell black powder firearms online or over the telephone.
Outside of the office, Sean loves spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Kelly for almost 9 years, and together they have three children: Jackson, Mackenzie, and Logan.
At the end of the day, Sean values the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and provide them with solace when they have nowhere else to turn.
For the Foltz family, the Wiant family, the Galliher family, and all of his other clients, Sean’s commitment to seeking justice for those who have been wronged has led to incredible results. But his advocacy doesn’t end at the immediate needs of his clients. Sean’s passion for personal injury lawsuits stems from a desire to improve the community around him – to implement long-lasting change that makes Ohio safer.