Posted in Firm News on June 13, 2023

Elk + Elk is honored to be named as one of the 2023 Best Employers in Ohio by Best Companies Group in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business and Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland. Elk + Elk ranked 31 out of 37 for small/medium size businesses in Ohio. This statewide survey and awards program aims to acknowledge...

Posted in Firm News, In the news on May 16, 2023

Elk + Elk attorney Jay Kelley, who is representing Theo Stokes of Chagrin Falls, recently filed a lawsuit on Stokes' behalf, naming Shake Shack and several of its employees as defendants.  Shake Shack Lawsuit: The Incident On April 19, 2022, Stokes visited the Shake Shack on Euclid Avenue to purchase food. However, Stokes claims...

Posted in Community Outreach, Firm News on May 9, 2023

Elk + Elk attorney Amy Papesh was recently elected as chairman of the board during the Portage County Guardianship Board's first meeting! Given Amy's expertise in estate planning, administration, and guardianships, this opportunity aligns perfectly with her background. Amy is committed to helping others and hopes she can inspire future volunteers to follow in her...

Posted in Firm News, Speaking Engagements on April 27, 2023

Elk + Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley is presented to speak at the 24th Annual National Conference on Fetal Monitoring in Las Vegas, April 28. 24th Annual National Conference on Fetal Monitoring Friday, April 28, 2023 9:45 AM Harrah's Las Vegas 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Click Here for In-Person...

Posted in Firm News on February 20, 2023

Our Managing Partner, Jay Kelley, recently spoke with Labor and Employment Attorney Eric Pines, for an interview about the "5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law" on Medium.com. Jay focuses primarily on catastrophic civil claims for plaintiffs, most of which are from the medical field, and...

Posted in Firm News, Probate & Estate Planning on January 10, 2023

Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed 23 bills into law and vetoed one. Of those 23 bills signed were Elk + Elk's Amy Papesh and colleague Susan Richlak's House Bill 279. The bill revives the law regarding wrongful death claims. House Bill 279 In June of 2021, Papesh and Richlak testified before the...

Posted in Firm News, Leisure on September 20, 2022

Congratulations to Elk + Elk attorney Bill Price for his selection for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) Leadership Academy Class of 2022-2023. The CMBA Leadership Academy Class is a 10-month high-regarded program focusing on lawyers with five years or more experience expanding their leadership and professional development. Attorneys will get the opportunity to...

Posted in Firm News on March 1, 2022

Elk + Elk Managing Partner Jay M. Kelley will serve as a coach at The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Trial Academy Bootcamp. The entire weekend is dedicated to an interactive experience designed to build confidence within the courtroom. Top 40u40 Bootcamp Friday March 4 – Sunday March 6, 2022 Gaylord Rockies...

Posted in Firm News on October 27, 2021

Elk + Elk managing partner Jay M. Kelley will share his extensive experience at the upcoming Ohio Association for Justice 2021 Winter Convention in Cleveland. OAJ's Convention is Wednesday, November 3 through Friday, November 5 at Hilton: Cleveland Downtown. It will begin with an opening party on Wednesday and seminars Thursday and Friday. The...

Posted in Firm News, Speaking Engagements on October 11, 2021

Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley, and Senior Partner David Elk are prepared to present their extensive experience at the Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation: A Focus on Unique Legal Issues, Structural Challenges, and Resolution Platforms at the end of October. Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM...