In a significant development for businesses in the eCommerce space, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the Second Circuit's decision in Zembrka v. American Girl LLC, a case that allowed for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a foreign company...


OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
TJ is an attorney who helps businesses and individuals navigate complex disputes by providing strategic advice tailored to their unique needs and long-term objectives. TJ is committed to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients prior to and through litigation. As an associate in KJK’s Litigation practice group, he has successfully handled a wide range of matters in state and federal courts which allows him to confidently advise clients when a dispute arises.
TJ earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Cleveland State University College of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University. During his time at Miami, TJ served as the President and Co-Founder of “Never Walk Alone,” a student organization dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
His legal experience includes serving as a Judicial Extern with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
Outside the office, TJ enjoys fitness, skiing, golfing, and supporting Cleveland sports.
Representative Experience
AWARDS
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Cybercrime, 2022
- Cleveland State Law Review Editor of the Year Award, 2023
- Sydney A. Levine Award for Best Paper in a Legal Writing Course, 2023
- Cleveland State Law Review Best Student Note Award, 2022
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
- Northern District of Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, 2025 – Present
- Associate Board
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Never Walk Alone, Miami University, 2018 – 2020
- Co-Founder and President
- Cleveland State University College of Law
- Cleveland State Law Review, Chief Managing Editor, 2023
- Entertainment and Sports Law Association, Vice President 2021 – 2023
- Catholic Lawyers Guild, Member
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- Increasing Competition in Live Music: The Case for Better Enforcement of the Live Nation Entertainment Consent Decree, 71 Clev. St. L. Rev. 269 (2022)
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., 2023, magna cum laude
- Miami University, B.A., Political Science, 2020
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