Litigation & Arbitration

KJK maintains a substantial litigation practice with a strong regional and national reputation. With offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, KJK’s attorneys litigate in state and federal courts and in arbitration tribunals throughout the United States, and advise clients worldwide. Our litigation attorneys have tried cases to judges and juries, and routinely handle complex commercial lawsuits. We are also experienced in representing national broker-dealers, registered investment advisory firms, clearing firms and individual brokers and investment advisors in securities arbitration work.

Our experienced attorneys employ a pragmatic, proactive approach coupled with savvy judgment to effectively address our clients’ most critical litigation issues.

Whether we’re representing the plaintiff or defendant, KJK can develop a contingent fee arrangement to meet your needs, including blended structures with capped hourly fees or reduced contingency percentages so that you can take greater advantage of the possible upside in your case.

KJK’s litigation attorneys prioritize business realities when litigating cases. By focusing on economic factors and staying responsive to our clients’ needs, your litigation strategy will be informed, first and foremost, by your business strategy.

When time is of the essence, KJK’s civil litigation attorneys are experienced at obtaining immediate relief and strategically filing lawsuits to best protect your interests.

Arbitration and mediation can be viable alternatives to traditional litigation or may be required by your contracts. KJK’s attorneys have decades of experience with a variety of arbitration formats and have won significant victories for clients.

Pursuing in-court litigation isn’t always the best course of action for legal disputes. First, in scenarios necessitating confidentiality and flexible scheduling, arbitration emerges as an appealing alternative, providing the desired privacy and adaptability. Further, whether in-court litigation or arbitration, parties often engage skilled mediators to facilitate this resolution process. Over 90 percent of lawsuits end in a pre-trial settlement. Mediation and Arbitration present parties with alternative methods to resolve their disputes.

As a neutral with over 30 years of experience, Brett Krantz has developed a skilled Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice. Leveraging his extensive litigation background, diverse client portfolio, and proven success in ADR, Brett has participated in numerous commercial, consumer, employment, and securities arbitrations. He is a commercial and consumer arbitrator and arbitration chair both privately and through the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the largest U.S. private provider of ADR services. Furthermore, Brett has served as a securities arbitrator with FINRA for over a decade, trained both as an arbitrator and to chair an arbitration panel. He has also advocated in dozens of arbitrations, including many that have gone to hearings.