Jerald Harris is a partner in the firm of Harris & Burgin, a professional legal

association. He earned his B.A. from Miami University where he graduated with

honors. He continued his education by earning his J.D. from the University of

Cincinnati College of Law. During his distinguished career he has been listed in several

directories such as Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in

America, and The Best Lawyers in America (1995-96 ed.).

Mr. Harris is a member of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Board of Trustees, the

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, where he currently chairs the Workers' Compensation

Education Committee, and he is the former chairperson of the Social Security and

Administrative Committee and the Workers' Compensation Section. He has been

recognized for his service to these organizations by the numerous awards he has

received, most recently, the 1995 Special Achievement Award presented by the Ohio

Academy of Trial Lawyers.

As an expert in Workers' Compensation Law, he has authored texts on the 1986

Workers' Compensation Act and the 1993 Workers' Compensation Act. He is the

current editor of the Workers' Compensation Journal of Ohio published by

Banks-Baldwin. His stature as an expert in Workers' Compensation Law has made him

a sought after speaker and he has lectured and presented written material at numerous

seminars on workers' compensation, Social Security, and personal injury litigation.