Adam B. Landon

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Overview

Adam Landon joined Critchfield in its Mount Vernon office in 2004 and primarily practices in the areas of commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, and probate litigation. Adam is also the acting solicitor of two Municipalities, general counsel for two electric cooperatives with over 25,000 combined members, and counsel for one of the largest lake homeowners’ associations in Ohio.

Education

University of Toledo, College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Law Review, Dean’s List, Awarded Certificate for Highest Ranked Student in multiple classes

The Ohio State University, B.A.

Admissions

Ohio

Michigan

West Virginia

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

Experience

Represented clients in contested wrongful death distribution proceedings whereby clients received distribution of over one million dollars after a multi-day trial.
Represented client in asset and business sale in an amount over $15 million.
Defended multiple family members in a trust dispute whereby a challenge was made to trust amendments on grounds of incapacity and undue influence. The Trial Court found in favor of the clients, which the Court of Appeals upheld. Foelsch v. Farson, et al. (2020), Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Represented electric distribution cooperative in successfully pursuing its rights to construct an office building after Township had challenged based upon zoning restrictions. Consolidated Electric Cooperative Inc. v. Brown Township, (2007), Fifth District Court of Appeals
Represented subcontractor in public construction project dispute resulting in judgment in favor of client in excess of $800,000 after a trial lasting more than 20 days
Represented an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a commercial semi-truck resulting in a settlement in excess of $2,000,000
Represented financial institutions and an international computer hardware and software company in proceedings in courts throughout Ohio, including Federal Bankruptcy Courts

Recognitions

Selected as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine (2015)
Leadership Knox, Class of 2005

Affiliations

American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Michigan State Bar Association
West Virginia Bar Association
Knox County Bar Association
Electric Cooperative Bar Association

In the Community

Village of Fredericktown, Solicitor
Village of Marengo, Solicitor
Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, Board Member

Speaking Engagements

Ohio Lake Communities Association Spring Conference, panel speaker on Short-Term Rentals and Effective Means to Control/ Prohibit (2025)
Estate Planning Seminar for Employees of Client (2018)