Richard L. Creighton, Jr.

Mr. Creighton is a trial attorney. His practice is concentrated in general civil litigation, with particular emphasis on complex business, antitrust and tort litigation, including class actions. In recent years, he has served as lead class counsel in several class action cases, including antitrust price-fixing cases.

In the business law arena, he has successfully represented a wide variety of clients in contract and/or fraud cases. Mr. Creighton is also recognized for his experience in counseling clients and serving as trial counsel in matters involving libel, invasion of privacy and other First Amendment issues. A licensed instrument rated private pilot, he has successfully represented numerous clients in aviation related matters, including aviation crash cases and administrative proceedings before the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable John W. Peck, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. 

Awards & Recognitions

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
• Named Cincy Leading Lawyer, 2005-2008

News

• KMK Attorney Richard Creighton Helps Secure $46.5 Million in International Antitrust Class Action Case Settlements

Speaking Engagements

• Understanding the Legalities of Social Media: Protecting Yourself & Your Company, October 27, 2009

Publications

• Client Alert: KMK Forms Evolving Media & Technology Team to Help Clients Navigate Social Media's Legal and Business Challenges, May 4, 2010

Mentioned & Quoted

• KMK Forms Social Media Team, Business Courier of Cincinnati, May 4, 2010
• Home City Ice Tries to Move On from $9M Antitrust Fine, Business Courier of Cincinnati, March 19, 2010

Professional and Community Involvement

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• American Bar Association
• Cincinnati Bar Association, Grievance Committee
• Federal Bar Association
• Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Potter Stewart American Inn of Court
• American Bonanza Society, Member
• Cincinnati Athletic Club, President (2010) and Member of the Board of Trustees
• Experimental Aircraft Association, Member
• LifeLine Pilots, Volunteer Pilot