Louis Licata
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As founder and president of Licata & Toerek, Louis J. Licata is responsible for the management of the firm and its various practice areas. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, the Professional Fellowship Program at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and Cleveland State University.
In the legal community, Mr. Licata has received the highest (“A”) peer review rating acknowledgement possible in his profession from Martindale Hubbell. He was also the first attorney in Ohio certified as a dual specialist after meeting the extensive requirements and high standards of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Specialty Board and The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Certification of Attorney’s as Specialists. This is consistent with Ohio Lawyer Magazine’s recognition of him as a “Super Lawyer” for the sixth time, and Crain's Cleveland Business' inclusion of him on the list of "Who's Who in Technology.” He has also been a leader in his profession starting one of the first Internet Law practices in the country in 1996 and implementing innovative firm management measures, including a paperless office initiative in 1998.
In the business community, Mr. Licata is a member of the Global Board of Directors and serves as the Finance Committee Chairman of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (“EO”); a dynamic global network of more than 7,000 business owners in more than 40 countries committed to business success and an enriched personal life. He is the former Chairman of The Council of Small Enterprises ("COSE") and is currently serving as a second term director for The Greater Cleveland Partnership (“GCP”), where he is a member of the Executive Committee. He is also serving a second term on the board for the National Small Business Association.
Mr. Licata is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Phoenix where he teaches employment, business and e-commerce law courses. He was formerly an associate professor of law at Cleveland Marshall College of Law. In December 2006, Ohio Magazine named him one of Ohio’s Memorable Educators.
In connection with his practice and teaching, Mr. Licata has authored, edited or contributed to a number of articles and publications including regular articles for COSE’s Legal Ease column in its monthly publication.