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Jeffrey Kenney, Cincinnati personal injury trial lawyer

Jeffrey T. Kenney

Partner

Jeff Kenney has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years and has successfully represented his clients both in and outside the courtroom. Before joining Cooper Elliott, Jeff spent much of his career working with large insurance carriers. He is especially adept at handling matters against insurance companies. Jeff is known for his compassion and thorough approach to every case, and he will doggedly work to help and problem-solve for his clients.

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey’s Mission
Nothing is more satisfying to me than helping solve people’s problems, especially when they have suffered an injustice.

Jeffrey has extensive experience handling high-stakes matters, including wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and business cases. He is known for breaking down complex legal issues into practical guidance, enabling clients to make informed decisions at every stage. He brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to every case, focusing on clear communication and practical solutions that move clients forward.

Jeff is consistently recognized by Super Lawyers, a service that rates attorneys across more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection is limited to the top 5% of attorneys and is based on independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Clients value Jeff for his responsiveness, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. He approaches every case with a clear purpose: helping people find answers, accountability, and resolution.

  • The Ohio State University, Undergraduate Degree
  • Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, J.D.
  • Ohio
  • Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • American Association for Justice
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association

Jeff is actively involved in his community and has spent years coaching youth athletics, including currently serving as a varsity baseball coach and junior high football coach.

Jeffrey’s Practice Areas

  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Business Litigation

Accomplishments

  • Best Lawyers in America® for exceptional work in Commercial Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • SuperLawyers + 10 years running
  • Varsity Baseball Coach at Walnut Hills High School
  • Junior High Football coach at Kings Local Schools
“I honestly struggle to find the words to describe how incredible this firm is, especially Jeffrey Kenny and Sean Alto. 7 years ago, my family started a journey through a nightmare. When the criminal justice system fell woefully short, Jeff agreed to take on our incredibly challenging and lengthy case, with no other reason than that it was the right thing to do, and he believed we deserved justice. There were so many times when I would have understood if they walked away, but they refused and vowed to get us the justice we deserved, and almost 7 years later, they have given my family just that. I will never, ever, forget what they have done for us. We were never just another case. They made us feel like we were their ONLY case! Thank you will never come close to the gratitude and respect I have for Jeff and Sean, as well as for Cooper Elliott. They will be superheroes in our home, forever!”
-Melanie Zook

Representative Verdicts and Settlements

Clear Filters
$27
Million
Jury Verdict for death of young father beaten by security guards at a Short North bar
$1.61
Million
Jury Verdict for PTSD and other injuries suffered when Columbus Police used excessive force
$5.1
Million
Jury Verdict for breach of an employment agreement
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$1.175
MILLION
Settlement for the family of a man killed because his doctor failed to recognize that he had a pulmonary embolism.
CONFIDENTIAL
$1.9
Million
$1.8
Million
Columbus Council OKs $1.8 million settlement with former ATF agent tased by city officer
$17
Million
Family of Ashville woman killed by dogs gets $17 million settlement
$7.568
Million
Jury Verdict award plus attorney fees and interest for the family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash.

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