Atty. Kevin E. Griffith
Kevin E. Griffith practices primarily in the areas of business competition litigation and employment litigation.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH
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About Kevin E. Griffith at a Glance
Kevin E. Griffith is a employment and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1986) and University of Notre Dame (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kevin E. Griffith
Kevin E. Griffith practices primarily in the areas of business competition litigation and employment litigation. He has extensive litigation experience in cases involving corporate raiding and interference with contract claims, and enforcing and defending employment contracts, trade secrets and covenants-not-to-compete. He has defended hundreds of employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases, including several seminal cases before the Ohio Supreme Court.
In addition, Kevin counsels large corporate clients concerning mass layoffs, executive officer terminations, protecting business information, and compliance with federal and state employment-related laws, such as:
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower provisions
- Economic Espionage Act
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
- Sexual harassment laws
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- State wrongful termination laws
Kevin also represents executives on an individual, non-litigation basis, and assists clients throughout the United States develop and implement workplace substance abuse policies. His law practice is enhanced by the legal project management training he received from a former senior director of Microsoft's legal technology and operations department.
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Kevin E. Griffith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin E. Griffith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Employment Law in Columbus
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Columbus
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
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 Columbus 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 venue, 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.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbus Choose Kevin E. Griffith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kevin E. Griffith's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Kevin E. Griffith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Kevin E. Griffith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Kevin E. Griffith Handles in Columbus
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Kevin E. Griffith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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