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A Law firm built for business

With offices in Cleveland and Columbus, KJK serves companies of all sizes and sectors, including Fortune 500 corporations, nonprofits, mid-market companies, small businesses, start-ups and other entrepreneurs.

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Serving Businesses for 100 years

Since the firm’s earliest days in 1918, KJK’s hallmark has been to act as business partners, not just lawyers. We take pride in our forward-thinking, innovative approach to delivering exceptional service to our clients, providing the skills and knowledge of a national practice with the nimble approach of a small firm. From start-up to IPO, KJK stands beside businesses of all sorts and sizes to help them launch, grow and thrive.

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KJK IN THE NEWS

KJK is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their legal community peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® 2025 list.

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Membership has its Advantages

Introducing the KJK GC Advantage Program 

KJK General Counsel (GC) Advantage is a unique program offering businesses a full suite of legal services for a set monthly fee. Along with cost-certainty, the KJK GC Advantage gives clients peace of mind knowing their projects will be done efficiently, maximizing ROI on their legal spend. 

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Community Involvement

KJK is proud to support numerous philanthropic causes. This month, we highlight The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, which serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. 

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A Law firm built for business

With offices in Cleveland and Columbus, KJK serves companies of all sizes and sectors, including Fortune 500 corporations, nonprofits, mid-market companies, small businesses, start-ups and other entrepreneurs.

Contact Us

Serving Businesses for 100 years

Since the firm’s earliest days in 1918, KJK’s hallmark has been to act as business partners, not just lawyers. We take pride in our forward-thinking, innovative approach to delivering exceptional service to our clients, providing the skills and knowledge of a national practice with the nimble approach of a small firm. From start-up to IPO, KJK stands beside businesses of all sorts and sizes to help them launch, grow and thrive.

Contact Us

KJK IN THE NEWS

KJK is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their legal community peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® 2025 list

Learn More

Membership has its Advantages

Introducing the KJK GC Advantage Program 

KJK General Counsel (GC) Advantage is a unique program offering businesses a full suite of legal services for a set monthly fee. Along with cost-certainty, the KJK GC Advantage gives clients peace of mind knowing their projects will be done efficiently, maximizing ROI on their legal spend. 

Learn More

Community Involvement

KJK is proud to support numerous philanthropic causes. This month, we highlight The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, which serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. 

Our Philanthropic Causes

DYNAMIC PRACTICE GROUPS

As technology, e-commerce and globalization continue to shape the future, our practices continue to evolve, each offering a full range of services to fit your needs.

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INNOVATIVE
PROGRAMS

Whether it’s developing our own software startup or in the way we share risk with our clients, KJK is committed to innovation.

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ATTORNEYS & PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Our strength is our people. We have the talent, tenacity and temperament to provide exceptional client service.

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Our Track Record

Partners in Success

Over the years, we have earned a reputation as more than just lawyers, but as our clients’ partners in success. That’s why our clients continue to come back to us as their legal needs arise. Whether you are a new client or have been with the firm for years, you can count on KJK to provide outstanding, responsive and innovative service catered to your unique needs.

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PRACTICE GROUPS

A Team Of Professionals

KJK is a full-service Law Firm

At the heart of it all, KJK has been – and always will be – a business law firm. We also offer a full range of private client services, including estate planning, employment and severance negotiations, family law, reputation management, Title IX and more.

Our Practice Groups

Our robust practice areas serve clients locally throughout Ohio and nationally, with the combined experience of our skilled attorneys.

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Attorney Spotlight
Jon Pinney

Managing Partner Jon Pinney

“We are not your typical law firm. Yes, we provide exceptional legal services; but we take a highly personalized approach and take our role as business partners, not just attorneys, seriously. And we go above and beyond by providing our clients with innovative services you won’t find at other firms.”
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John Archer

John Archer

“Our firm is unique in that it is well-positioned to provide sophisticated, high-level legal services to large or publicly traded companies, but we are nimble enough to provide counsel to small and medium-sized businesses. The part of my practice I most enjoy is working with business owners to understand their everyday issues and concerns, so I can help them achieve their goals.”

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Steve Bersticker

Steve Bersticker

“My father ran a Fortune 500 company, and I learned from his example of being calm and collected in challenging situations. I bring a cool head to my work, because that’s the most constructive way to solve problems and achieve success for our clients.”
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Anne Corrigan

Anne Corrigan

“I’m calm in a crisis, an effective negotiator and a quick study. I’m confident as lead counsel in complex transactions, and I’m not afraid to work long and hard to close the deal.”

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Jon Groza

Jon Groza

“I strive to develop long-term relationships with clients, which affords a deep understanding of their businesses and goals. This enables me to provide value beyond the scope of legal services.”

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Christopher Hubbert

Christopher Hubbert

“You’re getting small-firm attentiveness with large firm experience at KJK. We partner with our clients to help them achieve their goals.”
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Janet Stewart Scalley

Janet Stewart Scalley

“Ultimately, my end goal is never to craft just any particular outcome for a client—it’s to craft an outcome that makes sense and works for that specific client. I recognize and appreciate that not every solution is created equally and aim to have a holistic understanding of a client’s priorities, needs and desires.”

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Brett Krantz

Brett Krantz

“Helping a client get to a result that is the most beneficial and practical is what we constantly strive for.”
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Steve Marrer

Steve Marrer

“We have a lot of long-term relationships with our clients at KJK. I have one client whom I’ve served for nearly 30 years. Clients come to us; they don’t tend to go away.”
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Susan Scheutzow

Susan Scheutzow

“Whenever possible I don’t tell clients that the law prohibits them from doing something, but help them reach their goals within the confines of the law.”
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Matt Viola

Matt Viola

“KJK has big-firm ability with a smaller firm feel. When you are represented by a big firm, you can get lost a bit, working with a different person every day. Here, you are one-on-one with your attorney.”
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Industries We Serve

KJK’s attorneys are proud to represent clients in a wide variety of industries, including the following:

Arts & Entertainment

Our attorneys have a deep understanding of both the creative and unique business needs and considerations of the arts and entertainment industries.

Construction

We counsel construction industry professionals on some of the largest commercial and residential projects nationwide.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

We serve growing business, offering Turn-Key Fund Formation, IP management, Brand Development and more.

eSports

Our Esports attorneys offer Turn-Key Franchise Formation, sponsorship negotiation and more.

Healthcare

KJK’s Healthcare attorneys advise providers, administrators and healthcare entrepreneurs.

Private Equity

Our Private Equity attorneys advise our clients on buyouts, securing capital, exit transactions and more.

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Law Practice Groups

Meritas: Worldwide Legal Services

Global Lawyer

KJK is part of Meritas, a premier global alliance of independent market-leading firms that is ranked by Chambers as a Band 1 law firm network. We offer a full range of international legal services, allowing you to confidently conduct business throughout the world. 

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Contact

CLEVELAND OFFICE

1375 East Ninth Street

One Cleveland Center, 29th Floor

Cleveland, OH 44114-1793

216-696-8700

 

 

COLUMBUS OFFICE

10 West Broad Street

One Columbus Center, Suite 2500

Columbus, OH 43215

614-427-5731

 

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