KJK is honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” earning regional rankings in 15 practice areas and achieving Tier 1 status in Education Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law. These distinctions underscore our commitment to...
Announcements
KJK Proudly Supports the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Museum
KJK proudly supports the grand opening of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Museum, a project that holds special meaning for our firm through Partner Jon Groza’s service on the organization’s Board of Directors. The museum will be located at the new Roundstone...
KJK Partner Alex Jones Selected for Meritas US Leadership Committee
KJK is pleased to announce that partner Alex Jones has been selected by Meritas to serve on its U.S. Leadership Committee. Alex will serve a three-year term on the committee, which is composed of members from firms across the United States. Through strategic...
KJK Partner Maribeth Meluch Named a Columbus CEO Magazine 2025 Top Lawyer
KJK is proud to announce Partner Maribeth Meluch has been named to the Columbus CEO 2025 Top Lawyers List for Intellectual Property and Patent Law. The annual list, developed in partnership with Professional Research Services, recognizes outstanding attorneys in...
KJK Partner Jon Groza Featured on the Master B2B “Friday 15” Podcast
KJK partner Jon Groza recently joined Andy Hoar and Brian Beck on the Master B2B Friday 15 podcast to discuss how brands can protect themselves against unauthorized users and address the growing challenges posed by unauthorized resellers. Too often, companies lose...
KJK Attorney Michael Cantu Selected for CMBA’s Leadership Academy
KJK is thrilled to announce that attorney Michael Cantu has been selected to the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Leadership Academy class of 2025-2026. The Leadership Academy is a highly selective 10-month program for legal professionals with at least three...
16 KJK Attorneys Honored as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch and Lawyer of the Year
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...
KJK Congratulates Park Place Technologies on New Global Headquarters
CLEVELAND, OHIO – July 21, 2025 – KJK congratulates Park Place Technologies on the successful grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Global Headquarters in Highland Heights, Ohio. From initial planning through completion, KJK served as a key partner in helping...
Beth Spain Joins KJK as Partner in Labor & Employment Practice Group
CLEVELAND, OHIO – July 16, 2025 – KJK is pleased to welcome Beth Spain as a Partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. With more than 20 years of experience guiding employers through complex workplace issues, Beth adds significant depth to KJK’s...
KJK’s Kyle Stroup and Alex Jones Talk Social Media in Today’s Job Climate with CBS17
KJK attorneys Kyle Stroup and Alex Jones were recently featured in a CBS17 segment titled “Navigating Social Media in Today’s Job Climate.” The attorneys offered legal insight into what happens when social media posts resurface and cause reputational harm, as well as...