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Attorney Chad Tuschman

Chad Tuschman

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Biography

Attorney Tuschman’s career began with his advocacy of OB/GYNs in birth trauma cases, before he transitioned into defending physicians across the country, as well as product manufacturers. However, he quickly realized his true passion lay in fighting for the rights of patients who have suffered at the hands of a defective product or medical malpractice. As a top Ohio medical negligence attorney, he finds it truly rewarding to pursue justice on behalf of those who are deserving of compensation due to the tragedies they have suffered.

Inspired by his father’s work as a trial lawyer, Attorney Tuschman applies an aggressive, determined, and relentless attitude when it comes to his work ethic. He refuses to back down from a challenge, which is why he will never delay a case as a defense tactic. Instead, Attorney Tuschman takes cases head-on, fighting for a resolution as expeditiously as possible so clients can move on to the next chapter of their lives. It is thanks to this sincere dedication that he is able to maintain close relationships with his clients for years to come.

Tuschman is a partner at the law firm of Williams, DeClark & Tuschman Co., L.P.A. He has lectured extensively in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and trial litigation. He graduated from Indiana University in 1992 for his B.S. degree. He then earned his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for Sixth District, The United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and Northern District of Illinois.

He is a member of the Toledo Bar Association, the Ohio Association for Justice and American Association for Justice and has received several recognitions and awards.

Attorney Tuschman is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and a member of the Morrison R. Waite Chapter of American Inns of Court. He has served on the board of the Ohio Academy of Justice as Vice Chairman of Product Liability Committee, the President of the University of Toledo Alumni Board, a board member of the Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee, as well as serving on committees such as Common Pleas and Media Relations.

He has recently been appointed as the Chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Toledo Bar Association. Attorney Tuschman has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation within the multiple states that the law firm handles cases. He is recognized and a frequent speaker in the areas of trial law, medical malpractice and personal injury cases throughout Ohio, and is also listed in America’s Who’s Who for Trial Lawyers.

Particularly proud of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. for its unparalleled success rate, Attorney Tuschman brings a wealth of experience to the firm. He believes in resolving cases as efficiently and effectively as possible, maintaining the firm’s strict belief on not sitting on cases for years on end. Client success and satisfaction are top priorities of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. Clients can rest assured when they have Attorney Tuschman on their side, as he will handle their case with confidence and ease.

Attorney Tuschman has won record verdicts for both medical malpractice and auto accident cases. 

Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
    • J.D. - 1995
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
    • B.S. - 1992
    • Honors: Dean's List
    • Major: Political Science
    • Major: History

Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America ® recognition, 2019-2023
  • America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, 2022
  • Rated Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Toledo, 2022
  • Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in the state of Ohio, 2021
  • Attorney & Practice Magazines, Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
  • America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators, 2021
  • Super Lawyers, 2019-2021
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2010
  • Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, 2019
  • Received award for Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011-2020
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 40 in the State of Ohio
  • Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Ohio, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • American Institute “10 Best” Personal Injury Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction in the Ohio, 2015, 2018 and 2019
  • Member by invite to the BlueBook Society, for select Medical Malpractice attorneys in the United States
  • Selected by invite as “Best Attorney” by Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America
  • Member of The National Trial Lawyers: Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 for 2017, by invitation
  • One of the Top 100 attorneys in Ohio, 2019-2023
  • America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in Ohio, 2017-2019
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
  • Listed in America’s Who’s Who for Trial Lawyers
  • Best of the Best Attorney’s Top 10
  • Selected by invite to Products Liability Trial Lawyers Association
  • America's Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® for Ohio in 2023
  • America’s Top 100 Attorney’s in Ohio SELECTION for 2023 – 2024
  • America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for Ohio SELECTION for 2024

Classes & Seminars

  • Multiple Seminars on Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice/Trial Practice

Past Positions

  • Kitch Drutchas Wagner & Keaney, Associate, 1995 to 1998
  • Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, 1998 to 2002

Languages

  • English

Professional Associations

  • Ohio Association for Justice, Member, 2002 to Present
  • Toledo Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present
  • National Trial Lawyers, Member, 2011 to Present
  • Blue Book Society, Member, 2010 to Present
  • Million Dollar Advocates, Member, 2003 to Present
  • American Association for Justice, Member, 2002 to Present
  • Toledo Bar Association, Common Pleas Court Committee and Attorney Grievance Committee
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
  • Ohio Association for Justice Product Liability Committee, Vice Chair, 2006
  • Morrison R. Waite Chapter of American Inns of Court, Member
  • Board of the Ohio Academy of Justice as Vice Chairman of Product Liability Committee
  • President of the University of Toledo Alumni Board
  • Board Member of the Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee
  • Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee, Common Pleas and Media Relations
  • Appointed as the Chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Toledo Bar Association

Current Employment Position

  • Partner

Fraternities and Sororities

  • Alpha Epsilon Pi

Practice Areas:

  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions
  • Truck Collisions
  • Product Liability
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Workplace Litigation

Bar Admission

  • Michigan, 1995
  • Illinois, 1999
  • Ohio, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Member of The National Trial Lawyers | Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The Best Lawyers In America
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News & World Report | 2023
Super Lawyers