When disputes arise in business, clear, practical legal guidance is essential. The commercial litigation attorneys at Rendigs understand the intricacies of business and what is at stake when problems arise. We work with our clients to determine whether settlement or trial is the best way to resolve their disputes, then vigorously pursue whatever course the client selects.

Our commercial litigation defense attorneys in the greater Cincinnati Ohio area and Louisville, KY can manage disputes arising from contracts and business arrangements of all kinds including matters relating to

  • Breach of contracts
  • Class actions
  • Corporate governance
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Insurance coverage

Rendigs attorneys also handle a variety of business tort claims including fraud, concealment, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, antitrust, unfair competition, and related claims.

Because of the diversity of our clients, Rendigs’ commercial litigation defense attorneys have developed extensive knowledge of many industries, service organizations and professions.

Our Commercial Litigation Team

Phone: 513 381 9361
Don’s practice focuses on civil litigation in the area of medical defense litigation, transportation, maritime and wrongful death and injury. He defends hospitals, corporations, nursing homes, and physicians. He counsels clients on risk management and quality assurance matters.

Donald C. Adams

Of Counsel

Phone: 513 381 9327
James’ practice focuses on litigation, with an emphasis on construction law, employment law, civil rights, and professional liability. Beginning with his federal courtship, James has substantial experience with federal court cases, at the trial court and appellate levels. James is often called upon within the office and by referring counsel to prepare and argue appellate briefs.

James J. Englert

Of Counsel

Phone: 513 381 9215
Megan practices with the firm’s general litigation team, serving clients across Kentucky and Ohio in a variety of state and federal legal matters. With extensive experience in employment law, civil rights, products liability, contract disputes, compliance, and criminal defense, just to name a few, Megan is a great asset to Rendigs’ skilled legal team. Megan is a Northern Kentucky native and proud parent of two rescue dogs, Pete and Birdie.

Megan M. Fields

Associate

Phone: (513) 381-9223
Will’s practice focuses on civil litigation and insurance coverage. His litigation practice is varied and ranges from construction and commercial disputes to product liability and legal malpractice. His insurance coverage practice includes opinions, litigation, and counseling carriers on policy issues.

William H. Fry

Partner

Phone: 513 381 9309
Mike’s practice is unique as he can seamlessly transition from handling cases involving catastrophic personal injury claims, to complex commercial and product liability, to professional and municipal liability claims.

Michael P. Foley

Managing Partner

Phone: (513) 381-9221
Steve’s practice focuses on business law and the defense of professional liability claims. These practice areas include corporate law, commercial and malpractice litigation. He regularly handles negotiations, acquisitions and leasing of commercial properties.

Steven D. Hengehold

Partner

Phone: (513) 381-9310
Pete’s practice focuses primarily on the areas of complex and product liability litigation. He has active and extensive pretrial, trial, and appellate experience with a concentration on products liability, high exposure and complex matters, commercial litigation, and insurance matters in numerous states across the country.

Peter L. Ney

Partner

Phone: 513 381 9305
Ted’s practice focuses on several different areas of litigation including medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and related administrative proceedings (VSSR, OSHA), commercial and personal injury litigation. He regularly appears in courts both state and federal in Ohio and Kentucky and also practices before administrative agencies such as the Ohio Industrial Commission and OSHA.

Arthur E. Phelps, Jr. (“Ted”)

Partner

Phone: 513 381 9288
Jon is the team leader for the insurance and general litigation group. His practice focuses on litigation, which encompasses matters involving serious personal injury and wrongful death claims, product liability, fire losses, mold claims, toxic torts, and class actions. Jon prides himself in advancing cases quickly toward an early evaluation and resolution, whether by negotiation, motion or trial.

Jonathan P. Saxton

Partner

Phone: 502 814 1121
Tony’s practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Business Law. His diverse practice includes complex litigation and class action experience, substantial appellate practice, commercial real estate, bankruptcy, workouts and reorganizations, banking and business organizations as well as contested probate practice. He represents a wide variety of businesses from transportation and logistics companies, to manufacturers, banks, agricultural lenders, farmers, real estate management firms and drug companies.

Anthony G. Raluy (Tony)

Of Counsel

Phone: 513 381 9231
Jessica’s general litigation practice focuses on representation of clients in a wide variety of matters, including contract-related and business tort litigation, complex commercial and product liability, healthcare and medical malpractice matters, civil rights claims, and much more. Jessica is experienced in all aspects of a civil case, and represents both individuals and businesses in both state and federal legal matters. Jessica’s family law practice involves representing and guiding her clients through divorce, dissolution, child custody and support matters, spousal support and property division, and other domestic relations matters. She is trained and certified in collaborative practice. Jessica also practices with the firm’s estate planning and administration team. She prides herself on focusing on and understanding the unique needs of her clients and working closely with them towards resolution, while being sensitive to the personal and sometimes emotional aspect of these issues.

Jessica L. Worth

Associate