Over his 25-plus years with KJK, Ari’s legal work has spanned a broad range of litigation, arbitration and corporate matters for individuals, investment firms, banks, manufacturers, real estate developers, title companies and businesses ranging in size from start-ups to publicly-traded Fortune 100 companies. His substantive expertise is likewise diverse and includes securities, insurance, real estate, employment, ethics, professional liability and healthcare law.
Prior to joining KJK, Ari served as in-house counsel for a major health insurance company and then was associated with a small law firm, all along creating client relationships that have spanned decades. He has earned a reputation among his clients for being able to tackle even the most complex cases requiring multifaceted negotiations, trials and appeals.
Ari has served as Special Counsel to the State of Ohio and chairs the University Heights Board of Zoning Appeals.
Volunteerism has been an integral part of Ari’s life since high school with much of his work benefiting the Jewish community. He has held leadership positions with American Friends of Ogen, Brandeis University Hillel, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Mandel Jewish Community Center, Fuchs Mizrachi School, Green Road Synagogue and the Cleveland Jewish News.
Representative Experience
- Guiding long-term clients through company start-up, finance, growth, sale, acquisition and merger
- Representing major investment firms in defense of customer and employment lawsuits and arbitrations
- Helping individuals and families successfully recover assets lost through investment fraud through negotiation, arbitration, litigation, class actions and multi-district litigation
- Defending clients faced with investigations by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the Ohio Department of Commerce
- Representing parties in the purchase, sale and development of real estate
Presentations & Publications
- Author of articles in the fields of securities, estate planning and health care law.
- Presenter of conferences in the fields of securities, real estate, estate planning, tax and health care law.
- Website developer of www.barefootglass.com and www.donate1000.com.
- Producer & Contributor of “Make Me a Sanctuary: Green Road Synagogue”
Media Mentions
- Brennan declares UH “Back on the Map,” Heights Observer
- University Heights residents urge COVID-19 vaccine in video, Cleveland Jewish News, April 18, 2021
- Ohioans express concerns for family members in West Bank, Spectrum News 1, May 23, 2021
- Finding right prescription to battle securities fraud, Cleveland Jewish News, Jan. 24, 2018