Keating Muething & Klekamp Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®) is pleased to announce that 16 partners have been recognized in the prestigious 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings. This elite distinction honors top-performing attorneys who are driving innovation and delivering exceptional client service in key U.S. legal markets.
The following KMK Law partners were recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 Ohio Elite City rankings:
Commercial Disputes
- James E. (Jim) Burke – Tier 2
- Steven C. (Steve) Coffaro – Tier 3
- Jacob D. Rhode – Tier 3
Corporate and M&A
- Robert C. (Rob) Lesan III – Tier 2
- Julie T. Muething – Tier 2
Finance & Restructuring
- Kevin E. Irwin – Tier 2
- Robert G. (Bob) Sanker – Tier 4
Intellectual Property
- Stacy A. Cole – Tier 3
- J. Michael (Mike) Hurst – Tier 2
- Mark E. Musekamp – Tier 3
Real Estate
- Jody T. Klekamp – Tier 4
Tax
- R. Daniel (Dan) Fales – Tier 1
- Thomas W. (TW) Langevin – Tier 3
- Mark E. Sims – Tier 3
White-Collar Crime
- Andrew B. Barras – Tier 3
- Collin L. Ryan – Tier 3
The Legal 500 is a respected legal directory that evaluates law firms and attorneys based on extensive research, including client and peer feedback, and analysis of recent work. The U.S. City Elite series specifically recognizes standout attorneys who are making a significant impact in their local markets, beyond traditional national and global rankings. To learn more, visit legal500.com.
About Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
The law firm of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a nationally-recognized law firm delivering sophisticated legal solutions to businesses of all sizes—from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. KMK Law has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Enquirer Media since 2012. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers® 2025 recognized KMK as a leading law firm in Ohio in Banking & Finance and in Ohio: South Central in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions. KMK Law earned four National Rankings in Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Project Finance Law and Venture Capital Law and 43 Metropolitan Rankings in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” Report. Founded in 1954, KMK has approximately 145 lawyers and a support staff of 120 employees. Additional information is available at www.kmklaw.com.
