Atty. Ralph William Kohnen

Atty. Ralph William Kohnen

Ralph William Kohnen is a lawyer practicing antitrust, securities - litigation, fcpa and international anti-corruption and 6 other areas of law. Ralph received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Ralph William Kohnen at a glance

Ralph William Kohnen is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell) (Awarded), Best Lawyers in America (Honoree), Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Honoree 2013-2015), Cincinnati Bar Association (Chairman of the Admissions & Legal Education Committee), Cincy Business Maga, Professional Affiliations/Recognitions AV Peer Review Rating. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ralph William Kohnen is a lawyer practicing antitrust, securities - litigation, fcpa and international anti-corruption and 6 other areas of law
  • Ralph received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Ralph practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph William Kohnen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph William Kohnen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ralph William Kohnen

Where is Ralph William Kohnen's law office located?
Ralph William Kohnen's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph William Kohnen handle?
Ralph William Kohnen focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Ralph William Kohnen practiced law?
Ralph William Kohnen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ralph William Kohnen go to law school?
Ralph William Kohnen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Ralph William Kohnen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ralph William Kohnen received?
Ralph William Kohnen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986

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