Atty. Kevin E. Griffith

Atty. Kevin E. Griffith

Kevin E. Griffith practices primarily in the areas of business competition litigation and employment litigation.

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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

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.

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin E. Griffith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin E. Griffith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kevin E. Griffith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin E. Griffith

Where is Kevin E. Griffith's law office located?
Kevin E. Griffith's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin E. Griffith handle?
Kevin E. Griffith focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Kevin E. Griffith go to law school?
Kevin E. Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA).
How can I contact Kevin E. Griffith for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin E. Griffith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kevin E. Griffith received?
Kevin E. Griffith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1986
BA
University of Notre Dame
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workplace Substance Abuse Policies and Testing
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer – Ohio, Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2011, 2012 and 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment, Columbus (OH)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals, Columbus (OH)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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