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JoZeff W. Gebolys
- E jgebolys@taftlaw.com
- T 216-706-3975
- F 216-241-3707
Summary
Zeff is an associate in Taft’s Litigation practice group, where he provides clients with guidance in all stages of the civil litigation process, including injunctions and pre-litigation dispute resolution. His practice covers IP litigation, construction litigation, insurance recovery, contract disputes, and appeals. He has significant in-court experience in state and federal courts.
Prior to joining Taft, Zeff was an associate with a business law firm in Northeast Ohio and a law clerk for the City of Akron Law Department. Zeff earned his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from The Ohio State University and his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he was managing editor for The Ohio State Business Law Journal.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation (2021 – present)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff (2020 – present)
All Service Areas
Education
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (2015)
- The Ohio State University (2012)
magna cum laude
Admissions
- State - Ohio
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Federal - Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Speeches and Publications
Publications
- Co-Author, “All Biz Entities Should Have Equal Jurisdiction Under CAFA,” Law360, Nov. 17, 2022.
Speeches
- “Coverage for Construction Defect Claims May Hinge on a Clearly Defined Scope of Work,” American Bar Association, June 27, 2017.
News
One Hundred Seventeen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2024 News
Thirteen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Ohio Rising Stars 2023 News
Eighty-Four Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2023 News
Fourteen Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Ohio Rising Stars 2022
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
- Ohio State Bar Association
Member
- Kathleen O'Malley American Inn of Court
Associate
Community Involvement
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Mentor
- University Settlement
Member, Board of Directors