Mark E. Defossez

Mark E. Defossez has been a dedicated member of the litigation community for over 24 years, serving clients in complex cases related to medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, industrial mishaps, dangerous products, and other serious injury or fatality incidents. At The Donahey Law Firm, in Columbus, Ohio, he brings the experience and talent he has garnered over the years to help those who seek his professional aid. Throughout his career, he has consistently achieved significant outcomes for those affected by such unfortunate events.

Mr. Defossez has a remarkable track record, having secured the highest civil jury verdicts in Franklin County (2000, 2001), Licking County (1998) and Gallia County (2008). Notably, he won an $8.5 million jury verdict for a worker who suffered a severe arm injury due to a workplace accident. His extensive trial experience is reflected in the substantial results he has achieved. He has also received the Distinguished peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.

In his legal practice, Mr. Defossez focuses on a variety of areas, including nursing home cases, insurance law, personal injury for plaintiffs, motor vehicle accidents, products liability law, medical malpractice, toxic torts and aviation-related cases. He has been admitted to the bar in Massachusetts since 1985 and Ohio, providing his services across these jurisdictions.

Mr. Defossez received his Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, following his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University. His professional excellence has earned him accolades for achieving the largest civil jury verdict in Franklin County during 2000 and 2001.

Actively involved in several professional associations, Mr. Defossez is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Through these memberships, he continues to contribute to the legal community, staying connected with peers and advancing his practice in service to his clients.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.