The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 list includes 16 KJK attorneys in a total of 30 rankings. Read on for our 2026 Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch.
2026 Lawyer of the Year
Only one attorney receives the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction in each category and location, and the title is awarded to the lawyer that received the highest peer reviews in that category.
Cleveland, OH
- Kristina Supler, Education Law
2026 Best Lawyers
Determined through a peer review research process, the Best Lawyers accolades recognize the top 5% of legal talent in private practice throughout the United States.
Cleveland, OH
- Rob Gilmore, Employment Law – Management
- Jon Groza, Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law
- Christopher Hubbert, Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Brett Krantz, Litigation – Securities
- Steve Marrer, Real Estate Law
- Jon Pinney, Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
- John Ramsey, Family Law; Family Law Mediation
- Susan Scheutzow, Health Care Law
- Susan Stone, Education Law
- Kristina Supler, Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Education Law
- Matthew Viola, Real Estate Law
Columbus, OH
- Maribeth Meluch, Commercial Litigation; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Intellectual Property
2026 Ones to Watch
This category honors lawyers early in their careers, generally with under 10 years in private practice.
Cleveland, OH
- Alex Jones, Corporate Law; Intellectual Property Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Eva Saulnier, Family Law; Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
- Janet Stewart Scalley, Family Law
- Andrew Wilber, Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
About KJK
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. We are a full-service law firm built for business – and beyond. Our robust practice areas serve clients locally and nationally, with the combined experience of our skilled team of 50+ attorneys. For more information, visit kjk.com.