Sean Walton, Jr.
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Columbus, OH
Sean L. Walton, Jr., is an attorney at Walton + Brown LLP in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Walton serves clients in Columbus and throughout Ohio who have sustained a serious personal injury or suffered through the wrongful death of a loved one. This includes motor vehicle accidents, civil rights violations, and other areas where he represents plaintiffs who have been wronged.
Mr. Walton graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in political science and earned a law degree from Capital University Law School, in Columbus. He has been admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio since 2011. In addition to his university education, he is certified as a contract advisor with the National Football League.
Outside of his law practice, Mr. Walton is a co-founder of ELITE Sports and Entertainment Agency, LLC, representing various athletes in their professional sports endeavors. Before joining Walton + Brown LLP, he gained legal experience by working as an attorney for The Cochran Firm, founded by Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.
Mr. Walton’s work on behalf of his clients has earned recognition within the legal profession. He has been featured in a number of national media outlets and regularly speaks on civil rights and personal injury topics for various organizations. He has also been listed as one of the “top 40 under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.
An active member of his community, Mr. Walton sits on the board of directors of the Capital University Law School African American Law Alumni Association, the Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. and the John Mercer Langston Bar Association. He is also a member of the executive committee of the National Black Lawyers. Mr. Walton is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is married to Jennifer and is the proud father of two daughters, Sabella and Skyla.
- 60%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30%Civil Rights
- 10%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Animal Bites, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Americans with Disabilities Act, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022
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About Sean Walton, Jr.
First Admitted: 2011
Professional Webpage: https://www.waltonbrownlaw.com/walton
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Fresh Forward: An Open Discussion on the State of Black America and the Role of the Black Lawyer
- Speaker, Black Lives, Blue Lives, All Lives: How These Movements Hit Home, Ohio State Bar Association, 2016
- Excellence in Leadership, University of Cincinnati, Emerging Black Lawyers, National Bar Association
- Speaker, Columbus International Program, Ohio State Bar Association, 2016
- Presenter, Camera in Action: Documenting Police Violence Using Cell Phones, Ohio State University, 2016
- Speaker, Teaching Tolerance: Understanding the Justice System, Ohio Dominican University, 2015
- Presenter, Next Steps: Understanding and Responding to Racism and Inequality in our Communities and Abroad, Denison University, 2015
- Speaker, Protected or Persecuted? How Do We Go From Endangered to Empowered, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. District Convention, 2016
- Speaker, Our Lives, Our Police, Our Community Solutions Forum, Denison University, 2016
- Protected or Persecuted: How Do We Go From Endangered to Empowered, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. District Convention
Educational Background
- Capital University Law School, Juris Doctorate, 2011
- University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Arts, Majors: Political Science with a minor in African American Studies, 2007
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Contract Advisor, National Football League Players Association, 2012
Representative Clients
- Victims of Police Violence and Excessive Force: http://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2016/11/sean-walton-and-chanda-browns-quest-for-justice.html, 2016
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Columbus Bar Association Trial Skills Institute - Plaintiff's Counsel, 2016
Pro bono/Community Service
- Board of Directors, Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc., 2017
- Board of Directors/Chairman, Small Firm & Solo Practicioners Committee, John Mercer Langston Bar Association, 2017
- National Police Accountability Project, Member
- Vice-President, Board of Directors, Capital University African American Law Alumni Association, 2017
- Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, Member
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 2017
- Executive Committee, National Black Lawyers
- Member, 100 Black Men of Central Ohio, 2015
Bar/Professional Activity
- Member, American Association for Justice, 2017
- Member, Ohio Association for Justice, 2017
- Member, National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2017
- Member, Columbus Bar Association, 2017
- Member, National Bar Association, 2017
- National Police Accountabillity Project (NPAP), 2017
Honors/Awards
- Top 40 Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
- Fighting the Police: Sean Walton and Chanda Brown’s Quest for Justice, Columbus Monthly Magazine, November 2016
- Who's Who in Black Columbus, Who's Who Publishing Company, 2016
- 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2017
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, 2017
- Emerging Leader Award, University of Cincinnati African-American Alumni Affiliate, 2017
- People to Know in Law, Columbus Business First, October 2016
- Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers, 2017
Last Updated: 6/25/2020