Ronald Lee Burdge

8250 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH

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Education

1978
University of Dayton School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1975
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts
1973
Merced College, Associate of Arts

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Jerry

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20 Sep, 2024
After two years of dealing with a defective motorhome, the Burdge Law staff helped us settle our case. They are very knowledgeable, professional and extremely dedicated to making sure you are legally represented. The best!
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Chris.hoffman06

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22 Mar, 2024
Mr. Burdge and his staff was excellent to work with. Very empathetic to my personal situation and attentive to every detail. I worked with Melanie and Mr. Burdge. Once Mr. Burdge came in he kenw exactly where I was at with the law, explained what needed to be done, we did it and got the desired result in little time. He took the time to ask me what I wanted to happen and other questions you might feel like should be asked. I would recommend Mr. Burdge second to none. Excellent attorney.
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Ivor

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04 Aug, 2023
Ron and team did a wonderful job in representing my wife and in suing Nexus RV, one of the sleaziest RV manufacturers. They were competent, capable, thorough, and professional. We could not have been more pleased with their work.
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Publications

2022:
Ohio Consumer Law 2022-2023, Ohio Assistive Device Lemon Law
2022:
Ohio Consumer Law 2022-2023, Ohio Lemon Law
2021:
State Consumer Protection Law, Ch. 19, Overview of Kentucky Consumer Protection Laws
2019:
Ohio Consumer Law 2017-2018, Ohio Lemon Law
2018:
Ohio Consumer Law 2017-2018, Ohio Assistive Device Lemon Law
2015:
Ohio Consumer Law, Ohio Lemon Law
2015:
Ohio Consumer Law 2015-2016, Odometer Fraud
2015:
Ohio Consumer Law 2015-2016, Ohio Assistive Device Lemon Law
2013:
ABA 2013 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments, 2013 State Consumer Law Chapter, Hawaii
2013:
Ohio Consumer Law 2013-2014, Ohio Lemon Law
2013:
Ohio Consumer Law 2013-2014, Ohio Assistive Device Lemon Law
2013:
Ohio Consumer Law 2013-2014, Odometer Fraud
2012:
Ohio Consumer Law, Assistive Device Lemon Law
2012:
Ohio Consumer Law, Odometer Fraud
2012:
ABA GPSolo Magazine, Confidentiality in Settlement Agreements: Point/Counterpoint
2012:
Ohio Consumer Law, Ohio Lemon Law
2011:
Ohio Consumer Law, Ohio Assistive Device Lemon Law
2011:
Ohio Consumer Law, Odometer Fraud
2010:
Ohio Consumer Law, Odometer Fraud
2010:
Ohio Consumer Law, Assistive Device Lemon Law
2009:
Ohio Consumer Law, Assistive Device Lemon Law
2009:
Ohio Consumer Law, Odometer Fraud
2008:
The Consumer Advocate, Attorney Fee Hearing Factors & Testimony
2007:
The Consumer Advocate, Why You Must Go to Trial (The Spartan and the Trial Lawyer)
2007:
The Consumer Advocate, Should You Appeal, Again?
2006:
The Consumer Advocate, How You Can, and Why You Should, Get a Free
2005:
Dayton Bar Briefs, How You Can and Why You SHould Get a Free Web Site
2000:
Cincinnati Bar Association Report, When Vehicles Turn Sour: A Look at Ohio's Lemon Law
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