Tyler M. Jolley
Shareholder, Shareholder-in-Charge of Cincinnati Office
625 Eden Park Drive
Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45202
P 513.361.8284
F 513.361.0335
P 513.361.8284 | F 513.361.0335
Overview
Tyler is your trusted counselor and advocate behind the wheel when it comes to representing trucking companies, shippers, brokers, retailers, insurers, and other industry professionals such as insurance agents and brokers. With active practices in both Ohio and Kentucky, Tyler brings expertise and dedication to every case he handles. Whether it's a high-stakes trial or a crisis management scenario, Tyler is the beacon of reliability his clients rely on.
As a seasoned litigator, Tyler fearlessly navigates the complexities of the legal landscape, ensuring that his clients' interests are fiercely protected. But Tyler's commitment doesn't stop at the courtroom door. He's the go-to guy for 24/7 emergency responses to trucking accidents and other catastrophic incidents, jumping in when called to tackle the investigation and evaluation with precision and speed. Tyler's expertise in preserving evidence and swiftly evaluating risks means that his clients can breathe easy even in the face of adversity.
Experience
Transportation & Logistics
- Defense verdict for motor carrier and driver in a disputed liability accident in Greene County, Ohio
- Represented shippers, freight brokers, and motor carriers in matters involving breach of contract, tortious interference, non-compete, and the Carmack Amendment
- Obtained summary judgment for motor carrier in a wrongful death case in Kentucky
- Obtained summary judgment on liability for motor carrier in a case where the plaintiff was air-flighted from the scene and alleged a permanent traumatic brain injury
- Defended motor carrier and its driver in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from a 90+ vehicle pileup
- Defended motor carrier and its driver in a case involving wrongful death and multiple personal injury claims in connection with 30+ vehicle accident
- Obtained dismissal of claims against owners/lessors of commercial motor vehicle based on the Graves Amendment
- Represented public transit agencies in pre-suit and litigated matters involving vehicle, bicyclist, and pedestrian accidents
- Advised motor carrier on its employee leave policy and assisted in revising the policy to avoid potential issues arising under state and federal laws
- Handled 100+ emergency response investigations of accidents on behalf of trucking and transportation companies, many of which have involved fatalities and catastrophic injuries
Retail & Hospitality Services
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retail establishments in cases involving slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, and other premises liability claims in Ohio and Kentucky state and federal courts
- Represented security companies in matters involving claims of negligent security
- Handled emergency response investigations, crisis management, and litigation defense of fatal drownings and other catastrophic incidents that have occurred at hotels, gyms, and other establishments
Professional Liability & Insurance
- Obtained dismissal of a wholesale insurance broker where it was alleged there was a failure to obtain Employer’s Liability Insurance coverage
- Defended claims against property restoration company arising under Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act, Home Construction Service Law, and common law
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of professional liability insurer in coverage action in Hamilton County, Ohio
- Defended home health care provider in claims arising from conduct of home health aide
Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Transportation Litigation
- Liability Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- Product Liability & Mass Torts
- Professional Liability Litigation
- Workers' Compensation
- Retail Liability Defense
Industries
Education
-
Ohio University,
B.S.
- magna cum laude
-
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law,
J.D.
- cum laude
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky
- Ohio
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Recognitions
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Transportation Law (2022-2025); Insurance Law (2023-2025)
- Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Star" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2022)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
- Kentucky Trucking Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Kentucky State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
Insights
Alerts
Is This the End of the Voluntary Abandonment Defense for Ohio Employers? (Mar 14, 2023)
Ohio Court Reaffirms Employer’s Right to Raise Voluntary Abandonment (Oct 11, 2021)
BWC Proposes New Rule Excluding COVID-19 Claims From an Employer’s Experience Rating (May 28, 2021)
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a … Drone? (May 4, 2021)
Are Violations of the FMCSRs Admissible to Show Negligence in a Trucking Case? Not According to the Sixth Circuit (Jan 12, 2021)
Articles
"Psychodrama: The Plaintiff's Technique that Defense Attorneys Aren't Discussing" - Defense Research Institute (Jan 9, 2019)
Direct Negligence Claims for Failing to Use Advanced Safety Technologies - DRI In Transit Newsletter, Volume 21, Issue 1 (2018)
Presentations
“Hot Topics In Transportation And Logistics” - USLAW Transportation Exchange (2023)
"Trucking Accidents: Rapid Response and Evidence Preservation" - Kentucky Trucking Association, Risk and Safety Management Council, London Chapter (2018)
"Trucking Accidents: Rapid Response and Evidence Preservation" - Kentucky Trucking Association, Risk and Safety Management Council, Fort Wright Chapter (2018)
"Evidentiary Issues in Trucking Litigation" - Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) (2016)
"Logo Liability: Still a Viable Theory of Liability in Ohio?" - Columbus Bar Association (2015)
Firm News
100 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Aug 15, 2024)
15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
Twenty-Seven Roetzel Attorneys Selected to 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List (Dec 30, 2021)
74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)
Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Transportation Litigation
- Liability Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- Product Liability & Mass Torts
- Professional Liability Litigation
- Workers' Compensation
- Retail Liability Defense
Industries
Overview
Tyler is your trusted counselor and advocate behind the wheel when it comes to representing trucking companies, shippers, brokers, retailers, insurers, and other industry professionals such as insurance agents and brokers. With active practices in both Ohio and Kentucky, Tyler brings expertise and dedication to every case he handles. Whether it's a high-stakes trial or a crisis management scenario, Tyler is the beacon of reliability his clients rely on.
As a seasoned litigator, Tyler fearlessly navigates the complexities of the legal landscape, ensuring that his clients' interests are fiercely protected. But Tyler's commitment doesn't stop at the courtroom door. He's the go-to guy for 24/7 emergency responses to trucking accidents and other catastrophic incidents, jumping in when called to tackle the investigation and evaluation with precision and speed. Tyler's expertise in preserving evidence and swiftly evaluating risks means that his clients can breathe easy even in the face of adversity.
Experience
Transportation & Logistics
- Defense verdict for motor carrier and driver in a disputed liability accident in Greene County, Ohio
- Represented shippers, freight brokers, and motor carriers in matters involving breach of contract, tortious interference, non-compete, and the Carmack Amendment
- Obtained summary judgment for motor carrier in a wrongful death case in Kentucky
- Obtained summary judgment on liability for motor carrier in a case where the plaintiff was air-flighted from the scene and alleged a permanent traumatic brain injury
- Defended motor carrier and its driver in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from a 90+ vehicle pileup
- Defended motor carrier and its driver in a case involving wrongful death and multiple personal injury claims in connection with 30+ vehicle accident
- Obtained dismissal of claims against owners/lessors of commercial motor vehicle based on the Graves Amendment
- Represented public transit agencies in pre-suit and litigated matters involving vehicle, bicyclist, and pedestrian accidents
- Advised motor carrier on its employee leave policy and assisted in revising the policy to avoid potential issues arising under state and federal laws
- Handled 100+ emergency response investigations of accidents on behalf of trucking and transportation companies, many of which have involved fatalities and catastrophic injuries
Retail & Hospitality Services
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retail establishments in cases involving slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, and other premises liability claims in Ohio and Kentucky state and federal courts
- Represented security companies in matters involving claims of negligent security
- Handled emergency response investigations, crisis management, and litigation defense of fatal drownings and other catastrophic incidents that have occurred at hotels, gyms, and other establishments
Professional Liability & Insurance
- Obtained dismissal of a wholesale insurance broker where it was alleged there was a failure to obtain Employer’s Liability Insurance coverage
- Defended claims against property restoration company arising under Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act, Home Construction Service Law, and common law
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of professional liability insurer in coverage action in Hamilton County, Ohio
- Defended home health care provider in claims arising from conduct of home health aide
Education
-
Ohio University,
B.S.
- magna cum laude
-
University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law,
J.D.
- cum laude
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky
- Ohio
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Recognitions
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Transportation Law (2022-2025); Insurance Law (2023-2025)
- Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Star" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2022)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
- Kentucky Trucking Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Kentucky State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
Insights
Alerts
Is This the End of the Voluntary Abandonment Defense for Ohio Employers? (Mar 14, 2023)
Ohio Court Reaffirms Employer’s Right to Raise Voluntary Abandonment (Oct 11, 2021)
BWC Proposes New Rule Excluding COVID-19 Claims From an Employer’s Experience Rating (May 28, 2021)
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a … Drone? (May 4, 2021)
Are Violations of the FMCSRs Admissible to Show Negligence in a Trucking Case? Not According to the Sixth Circuit (Jan 12, 2021)
Articles
"Psychodrama: The Plaintiff's Technique that Defense Attorneys Aren't Discussing" - Defense Research Institute (Jan 9, 2019)
Direct Negligence Claims for Failing to Use Advanced Safety Technologies - DRI In Transit Newsletter, Volume 21, Issue 1 (2018)
Presentations
“Hot Topics In Transportation And Logistics” - USLAW Transportation Exchange (2023)
"Trucking Accidents: Rapid Response and Evidence Preservation" - Kentucky Trucking Association, Risk and Safety Management Council, London Chapter (2018)
"Trucking Accidents: Rapid Response and Evidence Preservation" - Kentucky Trucking Association, Risk and Safety Management Council, Fort Wright Chapter (2018)
"Evidentiary Issues in Trucking Litigation" - Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) (2016)
"Logo Liability: Still a Viable Theory of Liability in Ohio?" - Columbus Bar Association (2015)
Firm News
100 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Aug 15, 2024)
15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
Twenty-Seven Roetzel Attorneys Selected to 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List (Dec 30, 2021)
74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)