Insurance Fraud Lawyer in Columbus
ORC § 2913.47
Definition of Insurance Fraud
- With purpose defraud or to facilitate fraud,
- Misrepresenting information,
- To an insurer.
Potential Penalties
If found guilty in a case of Insurance fraud the sentence can be either a first-degree misdemeanor or a felony of the fifth degree depending on the value of insurance involved in the deception. A first-degree misdemeanor can be penalized by a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail sentence of up to 180 days. If the crime is considered a fifth-degree felony, the crime can be punishable by 6-12 months in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of insurance fraud, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
Real Experiences from Our Clients
Dedicated to Your Defense
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“You took a lot of the stress out of going to court and working around my schedule.”- David A.
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“I contacted Doug and he returned my call in a fast timely fashion, answering all my questions and making me feel confident about my case.”- J.E.
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“- John F.
J and I again want to thank you very much for the outstanding professional help that you provided on J’s behalf.
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“I hope to never need his services again, but if I do I will definitely hire him again!”- K.B.
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“For my family, we can count on him whether it is personal or corporate because he is no longer an attorney to our family business but a friend to our family.”- Luke S.
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“He saved me over $6,000 in fines and court costs.”- J.J.
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“The thing I appreciate most about Doug was his honesty. I always felt like I could trust what he told me and in fact I was smart to do so.”- J.W.
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“My family and I will recommend him and use him in the future if we need an attorney.”- R.A.
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“- Christy O.
Thank you Doug for your continued assistance with all of our business needs. Your personal contact and attentiveness to our requests are much appreciated. Your dedication and professionalism have truly been effective within all of our business and personal cases.
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