Blank Rome LLP

Partner

As a trial lawyer, Jeff has a litigation practice focusing on defending domestic and international Fortune 500 companies, consumer product manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and professional sports franchises, most often in class actions, complex payor–provider healthcare arbitrations, contract disputes, and product liability litigation.

Jeff is a problem solver who puts his client’s goals first. He works to avoid or minimize legal disputes whenever possible. If litigation is necessary, Jeff is a zealous advocate for and strategically defends his client’s interests. He has obtained dismissal of numerous class action lawsuits alleging false or misleading advertising of consumer products, including cases premised on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), and other ingredients or alleged contaminants. Additionally, Jeff has defeated motions for class certification, and has obtained summary judgment of putative class actions after managing document and deposition discovery.

Jeff has also successfully represented both insurers and hospitals in complex healthcare reimbursement disputes, often involving government-funded benefit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. He has obtained dismissal or summary judgment in multiple payor–provider lawsuits in court and arbitration proceedings throughout the country. Jeff frequently consults clients on creative strategies for resolving reimbursement disputes while advancing strategic business objectives.

An active member of the community, Jeff has served on the Executive Board of the Potter Stewart Inn of Court, as a Cincinnati Bar Association firm ambassador, and as a University of Cincinnati Law Review mentor. He has also coached mock trial at the University of Cincinnati College of Law at a local high school, and as part of the Federal Bar Association’s annual summer associate competition. Jeff has also proudly represented multiple pro bono clients, assisting individuals and non-profit organizations in matters related to housing, contract disputes, and appeals of criminal convictions.