Biography
Don Klekamp concentrated his practice in general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, succession planning and finance including the representation of numerous corporations, real estate developers, and small and medium sized businesses. He has been successful in helping to nurture developing businesses and with assisting these businesses in selling their securities to the public in initial public offerings. He established the Donald P. Klekamp Professorship of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, and was instrumental in providing funding for the acquisition and remodeling of the Donald P. Klekamp Community Law Center as the new location of the Legal Aid Society, which provides legal services to the poor and disadvantaged in a five county area.
Awards & Recognition
Saint Francis Medal Award, Xavier University, 2025
Great Living Cincinnatian Award, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, 2023
Leader of Vision Award, Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation, 2015
Insignis Award, St. Xavier High School, 2010
Lifetime Achievement in Law Award, Cincinnati Bar Foundation, 2007
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2024
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2004-2011
Faith In Action Award, The Council of Christian Communions, 2006
Family Protection Award, The National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families, 2005
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Xavier University, 2002
The Francis Award, The Friars Club, 2002
Trustee Award, Cincinnati Bar Association, 2001
Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1993
Named to Ohio Leading Lawyers, 2024
