Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen is a Director and Co-Chair of the Litigation Practice at Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter in Columbus, Ohio. Cohen represents companies and individuals in commercial litigation, antitrust disputes, franchise litigation, non-competition matters, and class action defense. His practice includes trial work, arbitration, appellate advocacy, government investigations, and administrative proceedings. Clients rely on his guidance when disputes require strategic judgment, practical risk analysis, and strong courtroom advocacy.

Cohen earned a J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1988 and a B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1985. He also served as a federal judicial clerk for Judge William K. Thomas of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. This background supports his ability to analyze complex legal issues, evaluate litigation risks, and advise clients through demanding disputes.

Cohen has handled matters in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and across the country. His experience includes jury trials, bench trials, arbitration proceedings, appeals, class certification disputes, shareholder conflicts, bid-rigging claims, software disputes, and franchise-related injunctions. He has also represented clients in cases involving fiduciary duties, professional negligence, consumer class actions, and enforcement of non-competition restrictions in industries such as insurance, manufacturing, technology, restaurants, and telecommunications.

Robert Cohen is recognized for his work in commercial litigation and antitrust litigation. He has been selected as Columbus “Lawyer of the Year” for Antitrust Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and has been listed in Ohio Super Lawyers and Columbus CEO Top Lawyers. Cohen combines extensive trial experience with practical business judgment, helping clients protect their rights, manage uncertainty, and pursue effective dispute resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
• Member, Columbus Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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