One of the basic tenets of contract law is that the parties must come to a “meeting of the minds” in order to have a valid and enforceable contract. Valid contracts require an offer, acceptance and consideration. Further, there must be a meeting of the minds of the...
OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
Jeff Vaisa is an associate in KJK’s Cleveland office, where he works within the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration, Creditors’ Rights and eCommerce groups. Jeff is experienced in a wide variety of litigation matters in all stages of the litigation process and has defended corporate and individual clients in both state and federal courts. Additionally, Jeff has defended multiple clients in consumer finance cases involving state consumer protection claims, RESPA and the FDCPA.
Jeff holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Policy & Administration and earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Jeff credits wanting to be an advocate for others in an intellectually challenging field as his reason for deciding to pursue a career in law.
Outside of work, Jeff is a huge baseball fan and enjoys golf, snowboarding and playing slow-pitch softball. Originally from Virginia, he now lives in Cleveland Heights with his wife, two kids and two dogs.
Representative Experience
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Awards
- CALI Award: The Regulation of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- College Now Mentoring
- Mentor, 2019
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar’s 3Rs
- Volunteer, 2017 – 2018
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2016
- James Madison University, B.A., Political Science and Public Policy & Administration, 2013