Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Jr.

Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Jr.


Eastman & Smith Ltd.

Recognized since 2013

Toledo, Ohio

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Jr. is a trial and appellate attorney with a concentration in the defense of medical, hospital and other professional liability claims in the state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and licensing boards in the State of Ohio.

He has handled a variety of cases in the obstetrical, orthopedic, anesthesia and internal medicine areas and has lectured on subjects dealing with risk management, record confidentiality and the defense of medical malpractice litigation. He has spoken on trial practice and evidence at the University of Toledo and at various local seminars as well as was an invited speaker for a nationally presented ACOG continuing education series.

Mr. Peckinpaugh has argued several cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and numerous appellate courts in the State of Ohio.

In 1980 Mr. Peckinpaugh graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law.

Location
  • One Seagate, 27th Floor
    550 North Summit Street
    Toledo, OH 43604
Education
  • University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1980
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Eastman & Smith Ltd.
Headquarters: Toledo, Ohio

26 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Toledo (2024)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Toledo (2022)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Toledo (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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