Atty. Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro

Atty. Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro

Steve Coffaro is a business lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including corporate, intellectual property, environmental, employment and real estate related disputes. He represents both public and private companies and individuals and has actively represented clients in litigation matters pending in state and federal courts.

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Profile Summary

About Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro at a glance

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro is a business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association, and Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1995) and Miami University (BA, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Coffaro is a business lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including corporate, intellectual property, environmental, employment and real estate related disputes
  • He represents both public and private companies and individuals and has actively represented clients in litigation matters pending in state and federal courts
  • He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
  • Steve has particularized expertise related to the telemarketing industry and has extensive knowledge of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and related Federal Trade Commission and other federal and state laws regulating companies in this industry
  • He has defended several class actions involving alleged violations of these laws

Practice Areas Explained

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro 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 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 Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro

Where is Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro's law office located?
Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro handle?
Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro focuses on business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro go to law school?
Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (BA, 1992).
How can I contact Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro for a consultation?
You can contact Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro 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 Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro received?
Steven C. "Steve" Coffaro's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1995
BA
Miami University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Cincy Leading Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to Ohio Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Cincinnati)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cincinnati)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Cincinnati)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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