Kevin E. Griffith

Kevin E. Griffith: Experienced Legal Counsel in Employment and Business Litigation

Kevin E. Griffith is a respected and highly experienced legal professional specializing in complex business and employment litigation. With a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of the legal landscape, Mr. Griffith provides strategic legal counsel and aggressive representation to clients across a wide range of industries. He is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights and achieving the most favorable outcomes in even the most challenging circumstances. His commitment to meticulous investigation, strategic litigation, and effective advocacy has earned him a reputation as a trusted and formidable legal advocate.

Mr. Griffith’s expertise centers primarily on business competition litigation, focusing on corporate raiding, interference with contract claims, and diligently enforcing and defending critical legal agreements such as trade secrets and covenants not to compete. He has successfully defended hundreds of employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases, including several significant cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, demonstrating a profound understanding of employment law and a tenacious approach to achieving justice for his clients.

Beyond litigation, Mr. Griffith provides comprehensive legal support to large corporate clients dealing with sensitive matters such as mass layoffs, executive officer terminations, and the crucial protection of business information. He assists clients in navigating complex compliance requirements related to federal and state employment-related laws, including those governing wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and family and medical leave. This proactive approach ensures his clients remain compliant and mitigate potential legal risks.

Recognizing the individual needs of executives, Mr. Griffith offers dedicated, non-litigation counsel to a broad client base. He safeguards their interests by providing expert guidance on critical issues such as succession planning, risk management, and maintaining a robust legal defense. Furthermore, Mr Griffith specializes in the implementation of workplace substance abuse policies and testing programs, assisting clients in creating effective strategies to protect their workforce and maintain a safe and productive work environment. His expertise extends to wrongful discharge cases, offering strategic defense and advocating for his clients' rights.

Mr. Griffith’s legal practice is enhanced by a unique blend of experience and technical understanding. He received valuable legal project management training from a former senior director of Microsoft’s legal technology and operations department, incorporating innovative approaches to legal strategy and case management. This commitment to efficiency and leveraging technology allows him to deliver exceptional results for his clients.

Practice Areas

Mr. Griffith’s extensive experience encompasses the following key practice areas:

• Employment Law - Management: Comprehensive legal support for employers, including compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Labor Law - Management: Strategic counsel on labor relations matters, collective bargaining agreements, and union disputes.
• Litigation - Labor and Employment: Aggressive representation in all stages of employment litigation, from initial claims to final appeals.

Awards and Recognition

Mr. Griffith’s dedication to excellence and exceptional legal performance have been consistently recognized by leading industry organizations:

• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Columbus, OH (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Individuals, Columbus, OH (2016)
• Recognized: Employment Law - Management, Recognized: Labor Law - Management, Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Practice Area: Employment Law - Individuals, Practice Area: Qui Tam Law, Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
• Special Focus: Arbitration and Mediation, Special Focus: Covenants Not to Compete, Special Focus: Defense, Special Focus: Individuals, Special Focus: Litigation, Special Focus: Management, Special Focus: Plaintiffs, Special Focus: Title VII Litigation, Special Focus: Trade Secrets, Special Focus: Whistleblowers, Special Focus: White-Collar Criminal Defense, Special Focus: Workplace Substance Abuse Policies and Testing, Special Focus: Wrongful Discharge
• Named, Super Lawyer – Ohio, Super Lawyers
• Awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
• Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2011, 2012 and 2013

Education and Credentials

• Bar Admissions: [Details regarding Bar Admissions - To be added] – Legal practice across the United States.
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008

Affiliations

City: Columbus, State: Ohio, Country: United States