Mark Gottfried

Experience

Mark Gottfried is a seasoned litigation attorney with a distinguished focus on workers’ compensation and employer-side representation. With decades of experience navigating Ohio’s regulatory landscape, Mark counsels both self-insured and state-funded employers from the moment an injury occurs through to the resolution of the claim—whether through negotiation, litigation, or appeals.

Mark defends and advises employers on a wide array of compensation matters, including:

• Death claims & catastrophic injuries
• OSHA violations & VSSR investigations
• Medicare compliance & Set-Aside Trust structuring
• Fraudulent claims & surveillance coordination
• Litigation before the Industrial Commission of Ohio
• Appeals before the Ohio Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Common Pleas Courts

His collaborative approach with employers and third-party administrators ensures the strategic resolution of claims and protection of long-term liabilities.

Notable Results

• Permanent Disability Claim– Six-figure settlement + Medicare Set-Aside Trust
• Mandamus Action– Won appeal on benefit start date, reducing liability
• Surveillance-Based Case– Terminated compensation, secured resignation & no-rehire agreement

Professional and Civic Engagements:

• Member, LawPact®
• Member, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations

Recognition and Honors:

• Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2015, 2016, 2025
• AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Outside the courtroom, Mark enjoys life with his wife and two children.