Atty. Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith
Kenneth Smith is a dedicated attorney practicing in civil litigation, advocating for companies and employers across a broad spectrum of their business needs. His practice areas include insurance defense , general civil litigation , labor and employment , and intellectual property law.
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Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith is a employment and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Mansour Gavin LPA. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Penn State (B.A.) and Case Western Reserve University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2025 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kenneth Smith is a dedicated attorney practicing in civil litigation, advocating for companies and employers across a broad spectrum of their business needs
- His practice areas include insurance defense, general civil litigation, labor and employment, and intellectual property law
- Licensed in Ohio and all federal courts within the state, Mr. Smith has successfully represented clients in various legal settings including trials, arbitrations, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proceedings, unemployment hearings, and other state administrative proceedings
- Beyond litigation, he provides valuable guidance to companies in acquiring commercial licenses, registering and safeguarding trademarks and other intellectual property, and developing and implementing internal policies and procedures
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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