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Marc S. Blubaugh

Co-Chair, Transportation & Logistics Practice Group; Vice-Chair, Litigation Practice Group
Columbus
T.
614.223.9382
mblubaugh@beneschlaw.com
M.
614.563.1667

Chriss Dickerson

cdickerson@beneschlaw.com

614.223.9320

Marc Blubaugh
“I’m passionate about using my deep involvement in the transportation and logistics industry to help my clients succeed and grow.”
“I’m passionate about using my deep involvement in the transportation and logistics industry to help my clients succeed and grow.”

"Marc values my business and he understands the fast pace of the industry." - Chambers USA 2020

Marc Blubaugh is partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group. Marc regularly consults with clients regarding contracting practices and operating procedures, helps clients navigate the changing regulatory landscape, manages regulatory investigations, advises regarding best supply-chain practices, and provides strategic and business advice to help clients not only minimize liability but, just as importantly, to grow their businesses.

Marc has litigated a wide variety of transportation and logistics-related cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States as well as before administrative bodies. Among other things, he represents international and domestic carriers of all modes, freight forwarders, transportation brokers, warehousemen, other third-party logistics providers, and commercial shippers in a diverse array of surface, air, and ocean disputes including, but not limited to, high-dollar cargo claims, freight charge and pricing controversies, breaches of transportation, logistics, and warehousing agreements, prosecution of subrogation claims, insurance coverage disputes, trade-secrets and unfair competition litigation, and class action defense. He also defends carriers, third-party logistics providers, and shippers in catastrophic injury actions arising out of the transportation of goods.

Marc also devotes a portion of his practice to representing clients in the health care industry—primarily handling business disputes involving nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation therapy services providers, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and medical device distributors, and the like.

Representative Experience

  • Represented a transportation provider in arbitration involving a cross-dock operation.
  • Serves as outside general counsel to a prominent and related trade association.
  • Represented a freight broker with $1.5 million freight claims involving electronics.
  • Represented a 4th party logistics provider sued in connection with a massive warehouse fire.
  • Successfully represented a drug distributor sued by a intrastate courier for various business torts.
  • Successfully prosecuted and defended various cases throughout the country involving freight charges.
  • Represented a property owner in trial court and on appeal in a complex partition dispute involving several million dollars of Columbus real estate.
  • Won summary judgment in federal court in favor of a defendant shipper who had been sued for negligent/reckless loading that allegedly caused a catastrophic accident.
  • Provide strategic advice to motor carriers, surface freight forwarders, surface transportation brokers, air freight forwarders, ocean transportation intermediaries and other intermediaries.

  • Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Fraud Investigation, Prosecution & Defense
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Defense
  • Product Liability
  • Real Estate & Environmental Litigation
  • State & Federal Discrimination Claims
  • Construction
  • Construction Litigation
  • Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Enforcement
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Regulatory Enforcement/Advocacy
  • Benesch Healthcare+
  • Blockchain & Smart Contracts
  • White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Regulatory Enforcement/Advocacy
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Dispute Resolution
  • General Transportation
  • Operating Relationships
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Not-for-Profit
  • Not-for-Profit/Litigation
  • Additive Manufacturing-3D Printing
  • Air Transportation
  • International Trade & Supply Chain Management
  • Construction
  • Case Western Reserve University, 1994, B.A.
    • magna cum laude
    • Phi Beta Kappa
  • The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, 1997, J.D.
    • summa cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • Associate Editor, The Ohio State University Law Journal
    • Executive Director, The Ohio State University Appellate Advocacy Council
    • Michael F. Colley National Trial Team
  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Ranked Band 2 Nationally for Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics), Chambers 2019-2020
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America© 2008-2021: Transportation Law
  • Named, Lawyer of the Year in Transportation Law by The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 
  • AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
  • Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers 2011, 2016-2021
  • Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2005
  • Board Member of the Year, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Central Ohio Chapter, 2019
  • Recipient, Transportation Lawyers Association's Distinguished Service Award
  • Listed, Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyers' in Health Care 2013
  • Listed, Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyers' in Transportation 2013
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Columbus Bar Association
  • Member, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member, Board of Directors, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Central Ohio Chapter
  • Chair, Benesch Mentoring Program
  • Past President and Member, Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Member, Executive Committee of the Transportation Lawyers Association (Voting 2008-2016/Non-Voting 2016-present)
  • Member, Canadian Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Past President, Columbus Roundtable for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
  • General Counsel, Intermodal Association of North America
  • Member, International Warehouse Logistics Association
  • Member, Transportation Review Advisory Council Ranking Group Committee (2004)
  • Member, Delta Nu Alpha (Transportation Fraternity)
  • Member/Trustee, Leadership Council, American Diabetes Association (2002-2004)
  • Trustee, National Audubon Society, Columbus Chapter (2001-2004)
  • Grader, Ohio State Board of Bar Examiners (1998-2006)
  • Admissions Representative, Case Western Reserve University Alumni Admissions Program (1997-present)
  • Co-Chair, St. Paul Silent Auction (2012-2013)
  • Member, Ohio Trucking Association (Membership Committee)
  • Member, Columbus Importers and Brokers Association
  • Member, Columbus Transportation Club
  • Member, Medmarc Medical Device Liability Defense Panel
  • Member, American Trucking Associations
  • Member, National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council
  • Member, Transportation Intermediaries Association
  • Member, International Association of Defense Counsel 
  • Member, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

Highlights

Martindale AV Rating

Martindale AV Rating

Martindale AV Rating
Articles and Presentations
May 18, 2021
Evaluating Business Opportunity Risk | Marc S. Blubaugh
January 19, 2021
InterConnect FLASH! No. 81 - California Supreme Court Affirms that the Dynamex “ABC Test” for Independent Contractor Classification Applies Retroactively
January 15, 2021
Transportation and Logistics in 2021: If You Don’t Know Where You Are Going, You Might Not Get There! | Marc S. Blubaugh

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News
January 21, 2020
Marc Blubaugh quoted in Law360 | "3 Takeaways From The 9th Circ.'s Meal And Rest Break Ruling"
January 4, 2021
Marc Blubaugh quoted in Law360 | "Transportation Cases to Watch in 2021"
December 21, 2020
Marc Blubaugh quoted in Law360 | "The Biggest Transportation Rulings Of 2020"

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Beyond the Office
Favorite Quote
 “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill
Favorite Vacation
Hawaiian cruise with my wife and four children.
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