Atty. Thomas Brent Kern

Atty. Thomas Brent Kern

Thomas Brent Kern is a lawyer practicing litigation, transportation, appeals and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Columbus Columbus 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Brent Kern at a glance

Thomas Brent Kern is an Associate based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 2008) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Brent Kern is a lawyer practicing litigation, transportation, appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Thomas practices at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Brent Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Brent Kern 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.

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Intellectual Property

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

Thomas Brent Kern is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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Thomas Brent Kern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 Thomas Brent Kern

Where is Thomas Brent Kern's law office located?
Thomas Brent Kern's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Brent Kern handle?
Thomas Brent Kern focuses on business, ip, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas Brent Kern practiced law?
Thomas Brent Kern has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Thomas Brent Kern go to law school?
Thomas Brent Kern earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Thomas Brent Kern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo College of Law
- 2008
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008

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