Breitfeller practices in the areas of civil litigation, health care and antitrust, in which he represents small closely-held businesses, as well as publicly traded companies. He joined Kegler Brown in 2006.
Civil Litigation Ralph represents clients in state and federal court, as well as private arbitration proceedings. In thirty years of practice, he has appeared in cases involving commercial disputes, antitrust claims, trademark infringement claims, employment issues and shareholder disputes.
Health Care Ralph represents health care providers, including doctors, pharmacists, drug distributors, and repackagers before numerous federal and state regulatory bodies, Medicaid and other third-party payor audits, Medicaid fraud investigations, and administrative hearings. Ralph also represents doctors in negotiations with health service organizations.
Antitrust A member of the Section Counsel of the Antitrust Section of the Ohio State Bar Association, Ralph counsels clients on antitrust issues, including distribution arrangements, pricing, and Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification. He also represents clients in antitrust litigation.
International Ralph is experienced in international business issues arising from many other areas of the law. In the healthcare area, Ralph has advised international medical products companies on U.S. licensing and reimbursement issues. In the antitrust area, Ralph has worked with U.S. and European companies in coordinating responses to antitrust investigations in the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, he has provided antitrust advice, including advice on Hart-Scott-Rodino, to companies involved in cross-border acquisitions.
Breitfeller practices in the areas of civil litigation, health care and antitrust, in which he represents small closely-held businesses, as well as publicly traded companies. He joined Kegler Brown in 2006.
Civil Litigation Ralph represents clients in state and federal court, as well as private arbitration proceedings. In thirty years of practice, he has appeared in cases involving commercial disputes, antitrust claims, trademark infringement claims, employment issues and shareholder disputes.
Health Care Ralph represents health care providers, including doctors, pharmacists, drug distributors, and repackagers before numerous federal and state regulatory bodies, Medicaid and other third-party payor audits, Medicaid fraud investigations, and administrative hearings. Ralph also represents doctors in negotiations with health service organizations.
Antitrust A member of the Section Counsel of the Antitrust Section of the Ohio State Bar Association, Ralph counsels clients on antitrust issues, including distribution arrangements, pricing, and Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification. He also represents clients in antitrust litigation.
International Ralph is experienced in international business issues arising from many other areas of the law. In the healthcare area, Ralph has advised international medical products companies on U.S. licensing and reimbursement issues. In the antitrust area, Ralph has worked with U.S. and European companies in coordinating responses to antitrust investigations in the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, he has provided antitrust advice, including advice on Hart-Scott-Rodino, to companies involved in cross-border acquisitions.
Career Highlights - Former assistant chief of the antitrust section of the Ohio attorney general’s office from 1981-1983.
- Served as assistant attorney general of the antitrust section in the Ohio attorney general’s office from 1978-1983.
Professional Memberships - American Health Lawyers, member
- Columbus Bar Association, federal court committee, chairman (1991-1992)
- Federal Bar Association, Columbus chapter, president (1994-1995)
- Ohio State Bar Association, federal courts and practice committee, chairman (1995-1997); antitrust section, section council, member (2000-present)
Community Service - Charity Newsies, past trustee
- Ohio Dominican University, Board of Trustees, member
Bar Admissions - Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Education - Juris Doctorate (1978)
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1975)
Providence College
Cum laude