Durst Kerridge - Cincinnati, OH

Elite Trial and Appellate Counsel in Cincinnati, Ohio

When high-value business interests and corporate reputations are on the line, choosing the right courtroom advocate is critical. Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at 600 Vine St, Durst Kerridge is a nationally recognized litigation boutique built on courtroom mastery and relentless preparation. Whether you need to hire an attorney to prosecute a multimillion-dollar commercial breach or find a lawyer with federal appellate experience to overturn an unjust ruling, partners Alex J. Durst and Paul R. Kerridge provide the sophisticated legal firepower and strategic agility required to secure decisive victories.

High-Stakes Business Litigation and Commercial Disputes

Durst Kerridge is built to take complex disputes through verdict. The firm represents corporate entities, mid-market businesses, investors, and executives in high-stakes business litigation across state and federal courts. Their caseload spans bet-the-company shareholder disagreements, financial services litigation, fraud allegations, trade secret misappropriation, and commercial real estate conflicts. With an established track record that includes eight-figure judgments and complete defense dismissals, the firm approaches every commercial dispute with trial readiness from day one, giving clients substantial leverage at the negotiation table and inside the courtroom.

Ohio and Federal Appellate Practice

Appellate law demands a distinct analytical framework, sharp procedural mastery, and exceptional brief writing. Led by partner Paul R. Kerridge, former judicial clerk at both the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the firm appellate division is widely sought after by trial attorneys and corporate counsel. The team regularly handles jurisdictional appeals before the Ohio Supreme Court, briefs and argues cases across Ohio intermediate appellate districts, and litigates federal circuit appeals, successfully reversing adverse lower court decisions and defending critical trial triumphs.

Contract Disputes and Outside General Counsel

Sound commercial relationships hinge on enforceable agreements. When business contracts break down, the firm steps in to enforce covenants, interpret complex provisions, and litigate breach of contract claims. Durst Kerridge also serves as outside general counsel for growing companies, property portfolios, and business founders. By managing restrictive covenant disputes, non-compete enforcement, vendor disagreements, and commercial leasing conflicts, the practice helps organizations navigate turbulent business environments while actively mitigating legal risks.

Complex Personal Injury and Private Client Tort Litigation

Beyond commercial conflicts, Durst Kerridge handles select catastrophic personal injury matters and complex tort disputes that require elite trial resources. The firm takes on catastrophic train derailment disasters, major trucking collisions, and severe products liability cases that general personal injury practices often refer out. Additionally, the attorneys represent both individuals and organizations in sensitive tort matters, including civil assault, harassment claims, defamation lawsuits, and high-stakes family law appeals.

Why Discerning Clients Choose Durst Kerridge

• Chambers-Ranked Excellence: Recognized in the Chambers USA Spotlight guide and Super Lawyers for preeminent commercial litigation.
• Battle-Tested Courtroom Pedigree: Proven trial attorneys with experience clerkships at the Sixth Circuit and Ohio Supreme Court.
• Direct Senior Attention: Every case receives direct hands-on leadership from named partners rather than junior legal mill handoffs.
• Bilingual Client Support: Providing seamless legal consultations and case handling in both English and Spanish.

Downtown Cincinnati Office and Case Evaluations

Durst Kerridge is conveniently situated on the 19th floor of 600 Vine St in Cincinnati, Ohio, easily accessible from Interstate 71 and Interstate 75. The firm serves corporate and private clients throughout Greater Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and nationwide. Clients can reach the office 24/7 by calling (513) 621-4999 to schedule an in-depth litigation consultation with senior trial counsel.