Sandra R. McIntosh, Esq.

Areas of Practice
»  Appellate Group
»  Business Litigation
»  Employment
»  Governmental Defense
»  Intentional Torts
»  Medical Malpractice
»  Nursing Home Defense
»  Premises Liability
»  Products Liability
»  School Law
»  Workers’ Compensation

Education
»  Capital University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004
»  Miami University B.Sc., Business Administration, 1999

Bar Admissions
»  Ohio
»  U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio
»  U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Honors
»  Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star 2007 and 2009-12

Memberships
»  Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys
»  Columbus Bar Association (Board of Governors April 2010 to present Common Pleas Court Committee; former New Lawyers Committee Chair, Economic Summit Planning Committee, and Barrister Leader)
»  Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellows Class (2011)
»  Ohio State Bar Association
»  Women Lawyers of Franklin County Past President
»  Columbus Bar Services Board
»  Capital University Law School Alumni Association Board member

Sandy has successfully defended businesses, public and private schools, professionals and other individuals throughout Ohio in cases involving civil rights, education issues, employment issues, and claims of personal injury. She has experience in both state and federal trial courts, as well as appellate courts.

Sandy has also defended claims before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and the Ohio Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children.

In courts throughout Ohio, Sandy has tried medical negligence/wrongful death and personal injury cases.

Various trade associations have also invited Sandy to speak on tort issues. Sandy also published an article titled, “What Do You Mean The Release Isn’t Valid? The Importance of Probating Minor Settlements.” which appeared in Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Winter 2007.

Sandy has been named as an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star 2007 and 2009-12, a list jointly prepared by Law & Politics Magazine and Cincinnati Magazine.

In addition to advocating on behalf of her clients, Sandy enjoys serving the legal community as a whole. She has been very involved with the Columbus Bar Association, including serving as a committee chair and on its Board of Governors. She also supports the Ohio State Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Ohio State Bar Association, as a Class Fellow. The Class Fellows meet regularly to collaborate on a Class project that furthers the Foundation’s mission of promoting public understanding of the law and improvements in the justice system throughout Ohio. Sandy has also been active with the Women Lawyers of Franklin County, including serving as its President.

In her free time, Sandy enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking and traveling.

Practicing: School Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Defense