Biography
Ken's practice touches all areas of real estate development including financing, real estate taxation, building and preservation code matters, renewable energy development, sustainable building practices and incentives, and climate change concerns, all instrumental to achieve superior results in a variety of client transactions. He also works with high-net-worth families on resort and other luxury property acquisitions.
With years of experience assisting clients in 1031 exchanges, Ken offers deep knowledge in structuring both Tenant in Common (TIC) arrangements and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). His transactional experience extends to Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, shopping center acquisitions, and major league sports facility developments.
Ken was named a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and is certified as a specialist in Business, Commercial and Industrial Real Property Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Ken has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2009 and Ohio Super Lawyers since 2011.
Ken is a licensed title insurance agent and serves as Executive Vice President, Chairman of the Board, and Agent for Riverbend Commercial Title Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KMK. Ken also serves as co-leader of the firm's Real Estate Group.
Awards & Recognition
American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Fellow since 2009
American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Bankruptcy Committee Secretary (2012-2016), Chair (2016-2020)
Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2012-2014
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2011-2025
Named the "Cincinnati Best Lawyers' Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year," 2018
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2026
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers, Class VII (2000), Fellow
