John P. Brody

Director Emeritus
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John P. Brody

Director Emeritus

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John Brody has been a cornerstone of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter since 1979, specializing in litigation, energy, dispute resolution, and insolvency. With over four decades of experience, John has handled complex oil and gas cases, federal bankruptcy, and state insolvency proceedings. He has successfully argued in the Ohio Supreme Court and appellate courts, particularly in insurance and reinsurance litigation.

John's dedication also extends beyond his legal practice. He has been deeply involved in various charitable and civic organizations for decades, including leadership positions at Directions for Youth & Families, Goodwill Columbus, and South Side Settlement House. He also acted as an Advisory Board Member for the Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio from 2012 to 2022.

  • Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979)
  • The Ohio State University (B.A., 1976)
    • Summa cum laude

  • Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

  • American Bar Association, member
  • Columbus Bar Association, member
  • Energy and Mineral Law Foundation, member
  • Ohio State Bar Association, member

  • Recognized in Columbus CEO, Best Lawyers, 2022
  • Selected as the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbus in the area of Bankruptcy Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Honored by Chambers USA for expertise in Bankruptcy + Restructuring
  • Listed as a Top Attorney in Business Services (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights) by Super Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV Preeminent®
  • Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

  • Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, Advisory Board Member, 2012-2022
  • Directions For Youth & Families, Board of Directors, Past Chair
  • Goodwill Columbus, Past Chair
  • South Side Settlement House, Past President
  • Form5 Prosthetics Board of Directors, Member
  • Directions for Youth & Families Board of Directors, Member

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