James Monast

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Columbus Workers' Compensation Lawyer - Protecting Ohio's Injured Workers

Experience: 39 years

Client Champion Silver, Client Champion Silver and 11 others

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I earned my Juris Doctorate in 1985 and my Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude with distinction in Economics and honors in Liberal Arts) in 1981, both from THE Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). I continued to send lots and lots of money to Ohio State as each of my 4 sons attended there (my daughter went to Otterbein) but still can never seem to get football tickets. I was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at OSU and enjoyed undergraduate life there. Law school was not nearly as fun. Over the years, I have handled literally thousands of cases before the Ohio Industrial Commission, Court of Common Pleas, 10th District Court of Appeals, and Ohio Supreme Court. I was part of the first class of attorneys certified as workers' compensation specialists in Ohio. That was many moons ago. In 2016, I was honored to be invited by the Ohio State Bar Association to serve as a Member of the OSBA Specialty Board which develops and oversees the examination and process by which attorneys may become certified as workers' compensation specialists in Ohio.

In my free time, I have enjoyed coaching Upward Basketball and volunteering at Vacation Bible School. I'm also honored to serve as a judge at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Mediation moot court and alternative dispute/mediation competitions several times each year. An Eagle Scout myself, I've been actively involved with my sons in scouting and served for many years as assistant Cubmaster and then as assistant Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 96.

I like hiking, camping, range shooting, and Skyline chili, not necessarily in that order. I'm also an avid reader of anything from Stephen King (his old stuff is better) to church history and theology, a political history buff and enjoy spending time and too much money restoring and driving a 1978 Toyota FJ 40 Land Cruiser. I am also an endowment member of the National Rifle Association. My wife Amy and I attend Vineyard Church of Columbus and have 5 children and one grandson.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Ohio

Since 1985

Professional Experience

2013 - Current

Monast Law Office

Sole Practitioner, Workers' Compensation Specialist

1998 - 2013

Marchese and Monast

Partner

1990 - 1998

Marchese and Monast

Associate

1988 - 1990

Fullerton Law Office

Associate

1985 - 1988

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Associate

Education

1977 - 1985

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D. (1985) | B.A. with majors in Economics, English; J.D.

I spent seven years at The Ohio State University, first as an undergraduate and then for law school. The undergraduate experience was more enjoyable than law school!!!

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Contacts

Monast Law Office 5000 Arlington Centre Blvd Bldg 2, Ste 2117 Upper Arlington OH 43220 Telephone: (614) 334-4649

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Workers Comp Lawyer Columbus, OH | Monast Law Office

For over 30 years, workers' comp attorney James Monast has been helping injured workers and their families restore lifestyles and livelihoods following serious accidents at work.

When you choose Monast Law Office, you'll get superior service and attention from a veteran team with a wealth of legal knowledge and experience. If you have been injured on the job in Ohio, we want to hear about your situation and see how we can help.

Monast Law Office is committed to providing injured workers the representation needed to get the benefits they deserve. Our promise is to listen to you, to give you advice about how to move forward, and to tell you what your options are.

Contact our workers' compensation law firm in Columbus to discuss your unique situation in a free, no-obligation consultation.

Monast Law Office
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd Bldg 2, Ste 2117
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 334-4649
To learn more about our law firm, visit:
https://www.monastlaw.com/aboutus.cfm

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Understanding Workers’ Comp Claims in Ohio

In Ohio, there is protection for people. You cannot be fired for filing a claim and pursuing a claim, and, frankly, workers’ comp is really a big no fault insurance situation. The Workers’ Comp Bureau is really the insurance company most of the time. Most of the employers in Ohio are small enough employers to where they pay into the state insurance system. Every employer is required to have workers’ compensation coverage, with a few exceptions, but by and large most are. So they will pay into the workers’ compensation fund. If a person gets hurt at work – even if it’s their own fault because of their own negligence – they are supposed to be covered because it is designed to get you treatment, fixed up, and get you back to work, and also pay your wages for you while you are unable to work.

Monast Law Office
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd Bldg 2, Ste 2117
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: (614) 334-4649
https://www.monastlaw.com/