Atty. R. Guy "Guy" Taft
R. Guy Taft is a seasoned Cincinnati commercial litigator with extensive experience representing clients across Ohio in complex disputes involving intellectual property, unlawful competition, breach of contract, fraud, partnership and shareholder disputes, advertising and First Amendment issues, employment law, product liability, health care, and commercial real estate.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH
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About R. Guy "Guy" Taft at a Glance
R. Guy "Guy" Taft is a business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Strauss Troy Co., LPA. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1976) and University of Cincinnati (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About R. Guy "Guy" Taft
- R. Guy Taft is a seasoned Cincinnati commercial litigator with extensive experience representing clients across Ohio in complex disputes involving intellectual property, unlawful competition, breach of contract, fraud, partnership and shareholder disputes, advertising and First Amendment issues, employment law, product liability, health care, and commercial real estate
- His intellectual property litigation background includes patent, trademark, copyright, and counterfeiting matters
- He has also served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, handling commercial and IP disputes, including software licensing cases
- Recognized as a Best Lawyer® in commercial litigation and appellate practice, Guy has earned the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than 30 years
- He is a former president of the Cincinnati Bar Foundation, past trustee of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and a Master of the Bench with the Potter Stewart American Inn of Court
- He has also been named an Ohio Super Lawyer® and a “Leading Lawyer” by Cincy Magazine
- In addition to his litigation practice, Guy has held leadership roles in numerous legal and community organizations, including chairing the CLE program for the Federal Bar Association’s Annual Convention and leading several committees within the Cincinnati Bar Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
R. Guy "Guy" Taft's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Guy "Guy" Taft handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Cincinnati
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
R. Guy "Guy" Taft is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Cincinnati
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
R. Guy "Guy" Taft is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Cincinnati
R. Guy "Guy" Taft is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Civil Litigation in Cincinnati
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati Choose R. Guy "Guy" Taft
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 R. Guy "Guy" Taft's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, R. Guy "Guy" Taft can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means R. Guy "Guy" Taft attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues R. Guy "Guy" Taft Handles in Cincinnati
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