Chad M. Tuschman

Attorney Tuschman’s career began with his advocacy of OB/GYNs in birth trauma cases, before he transitioned into defending physicians across the country, as well as product manufacturers. However, he quickly realized his true passion lay in fighting for the rights of patients who have suffered at the hands of a defective product or medical malpractice. As a top Ohio medical negligence attorney, he finds it truly rewarding to pursue justice on behalf of those who are deserving of compensation due to the tragedies they have suffered. Inspired by his father’s work as a trial lawyer, Attorney Tuschman applies an aggressive, determined, and relentless attitude when it comes to his work ethic. He refuses to back down from a challenge, which is why he will never delay a case as a defense tactic. Instead, Attorney Tuschman takes cases head-on, fighting for a resolution as expeditiously as possible, so clients can move on to the next chapter of their lives. It is thanks to this sincere dedication that he is able to maintain close relationships with his clients for years to come. Tuschman is a partner at the law firm of Williams, DeClark & Tuschman Co. L.P.A. He has lectured extensively in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and trial litigation. He graduated from Indiana University in 1992 for his B.S. degree. He then earned his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth District, The United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Toledo Bar Association, the Ohio Association for Justice and American Association for Justice and has received several recognitions and awards. Attorney Tuschman is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and a member of the Morrison R. Waite Chapter of American Inns of Court. He has served on the board of the Ohio Academy of Justice as Vice Chairman of Product Liability Committee, the President of the University of Toledo Alumni Board, a board member of the Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee, as well as serving on committees such as Common Pleas and Media Relations. He has recently been appointed as the Chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Toledo Bar Association. Attorney Tuschman has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation within the multiple states that the law firm handles cases. He is recognized and a frequent speaker in the areas of trial law, medical malpractice and personal injury cases throughout Ohio, and is also listed in America’s Who’s Who for Trial Lawyers. Particularly proud of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. for its unparalleled success rate, Attorney Tuschman brings a wealth of experience to the firm. He believes in resolving cases as efficiently and effectively as possible, maintaining the firm’s strict belief on not sitting on cases for years on end. Client success and satisfaction are top priorities of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. Clients can rest assured when they have Attorney Tuschman on their side, as he will handle their case with confidence and ease. Attorney Tuschman has won record verdicts for both medical malpractice and auto accident cases. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Chad M. Tuschman included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for Ohio SELECTION, 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in Toledo, 2025 The Best Lawyers in America ® recognition, 2019 - 2025 America’s Top 100 Attorney’s® in Ohio SELECTION, 2019-2026 America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® For Ohio SELECTION in 2021 - 2025 Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2026 Rated Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Toledo, 2022 - 2025 Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in the state of Ohio, 2021 - 2025 Attorney & Practice Magazines, Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, 2025 Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio, 2019 - 2025 Received Award for Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011 - 2025 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 in the State of Ohio, 2011 - 2020, 2025 Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Ohio, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2025 American Institute “10 Best” Personal Injury Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction in the Ohio, 2015, 2018 and 2019 - 2025 Member of The National Trial Lawyers: Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 for 2017 - 2025 One of the Top 100 attorneys in Ohio, 2019 - 2025 Selected by invite to Products Liability Trial Lawyers Association, 2025 America's Top 100 Stakes Litigators for Ohio SELECTION 2017-2026 Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2010 Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Review Rating “Distinguished Attorney” Member by invite to the BlueBook Society, for select Medical Malpractice attorneys in the United States Selected by invite as “Best Attorney” by Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Listed in America’s Who’s Who for Trial Lawyers Best of the Best Attorney’s Top 10 Other Sources of Feedback About Chad M. Tuschman Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Kitch Drutchas Wagner & Keaney, Associate, 1995 - 1998
• Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, 1998 - 2002
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Multiple Seminars on Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice/Trial Practice

• Michigan, 1995
• Illinois, 1999
• Ohio, 2002
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

• Ohio Association for Justice, 2002 - Present (Member)
• Toledo Bar Association, 2002 - Present (Member)
• National Trial Lawyers, 2011 - Present (Member)
• Blue Book Society, 2010 - Present (Member)
• Million Dollar Advocates, 2003 - Present (Member)
• American Association for Justice, 2002 - Present (Member)
• Toledo Bar Association (Common Pleas Court Committee and Attorney Grievance Committee)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
• Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
• Ohio Association for Justice Product Liability Committee, - 2006 (Vice Chair)
• Morrison R. Waite Chapter of American Inns of Court (Member)
• Board of the Ohio Academy of Justice as Vice Chairman of Product Liability Committee
• President of the University of Toledo Alumni Board
• Board Member of the Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee
• Toledo Bar Association Grievance Committee, Common Pleas and Media Relations
• Appointed as the Chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Toledo Bar Association
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Alpha Epsilon Pi